Kitchen Manager

Texas Roadhouse; National City (CA); On-site; USD 70,304 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Vacation

401(k) Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Annual holiday bonus

Job summary

Texas Roadhouse in National City is seeking a dedicated Kitchen Manager to oversee all Back of House operations. The ideal candidate will manage food preparation, ensure compliance with safety protocols, and lead a team of Back of House employees.

This role offers a competitive salary of $70,304 - $90,000 annually, along with a range of comprehensive benefits including health insurance, paid leave, and 401(k) plans. Join us to make a difference in a fun cultural environment!

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen management and food preparation.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Familiarity with food safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee food preparation and production consistent with recipes.
• Enforce cleanliness and safety compliance.
• Manage Back of House employee performance and training.
• Conduct formal inventory checks.
• Create a fun and safe work environment.

Skills

Food management

Team leadership

Safe food handling

Performance evaluation

Inventory management

Job description

At Texas Roadhouse, we are a people-first company that just happens to serve steaks. Legendary Food and Legendary Service is who we are. We’re about loving what you’re doing today and preparing you for what you’ll be doing tomorrow. Are you ready to be a Roadie?

Pay: $70,304.00 – $90,000.00 annually. This is a bonus‑eligible position, with total cash compensation ranging from $70,304 to $90,000 annually based on store performance and a base salary of $70,304.

Texas Roadhouse is looking for a legendary Kitchen Manager to oversee all Back of House operations and be responsible for purchasing, receiving, preparing, and presenting all food products in a timely manner, according to established recipes and procedures. If you have a passion for made-from-scratch food, apply today!

Responsibilities

• Supervising and overseeing the production and preparation of food in a manner consistent with established recipes and procedures.
• In conjunction with all management, enforcing compliance with all employment policies and overseeing cleanliness of the restaurant and safety of guests at all times.
• Directing productivity to monitor and maintain efficient and effective food item ticket times.
• Managing performance of Back of House employees, including conducting performance evaluations, coaching, and discipline.
• Assisting with the development of all key employees, assistant managers, and hourly employees by providing daily feedback on performance during one‑on‑ones.
• Conducting formal line Taste & Temp checks as part of overall responsibility for inventory and safety in the kitchen.
• Overseeing the proper handling, maintenance, and storage of all items.
• Understanding, managing, and practicing safe food handling procedures.
• Managing food costs, tracking waste, and controlling kitchen labor costs.
• Directing work for Back of House employees, including setting hours and weekly schedules, and assigning tasks before, during, and after open hours of the restaurant.
• Training Back of House employees on equipment maintenance and cleaning procedures.
• Reviewing applications, interviewing, and hiring or making recommendation to hire Back of House employees.
• Creating a safe, fun, and clean work environment for the staff in a manner consistent with our core values and operational goals.

At Texas Roadhouse we have a fun culture with flexible work schedules, discounts at our restaurants, friendly competitions, recognition, formal training, and career growth opportunities.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive total rewards package after 30 days of employment to Restaurant Managers that meet our benefit eligibility requirements. The total rewards package includes, but is not limited to, the following:

• A choice of medical plans that are best in class.
• Dental and Vision Insurance.
• Paid Vacation, Parental, Donor, Bereavement, and 100% Paid Maternity Leave.
• Adoption Assistance.
• Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability.
• Life, Accident and Critical Illness Insurance.
• Identity Theft Protection.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Business Travel Insurance.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Monthly Profit‑Sharing Program.
• Quarterly Restricted Stock Units Program.
• Many opportunities to support your community.
• Annual holiday bonus.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, pregnancy, gender identity, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, citizenship, national origin, or any other legally‑protected status. We encourage and welcome all applicants to apply.