Kitchen Manager

Texas Roadhouse; Sycamore (IL); On-site; USD 43,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Roadhouse seeks a Kitchen Manager to oversee Back of House operations, ensuring high standards of food quality and safety. The role includes managing staff performance, food costs, and maintaining a fun work environment. Join a company that values its people and offers comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Annual Holiday Bonus

Qualifications

• Passion for made-from-scratch food.
• Experience in kitchen management.

Responsibilities

• Supervising food production and preparation.
• Managing Back of House employee performance.
• Ensuring compliance with safety and cleanliness standards.

Skills

Leadership

Food Safety

Team 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: $43,000 - $70,000 annually

Texas Roadhouse is looking for a legendary Kitchen Manager to oversee all Back of House operations. This role is 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!

As a Kitchen Manager, your responsibilities include:

1. Supervising and overseeing the production and preparation of food in accordance with recipes and procedures.
2. Enforcing compliance with employment policies and overseeing restaurant cleanliness and guest safety.
3. Monitoring and maintaining efficient food ticket times.
4. Managing Back of House employee performance, including evaluations, coaching, and discipline.
5. Providing daily feedback to develop key employees, assistant managers, and hourly staff.
6. Conducting line Taste & Temp checks as part of inventory and safety responsibilities.
7. Overseeing proper handling, maintenance, and storage of all items.
8. Practicing safe food handling procedures.
9. Managing food costs, waste, and kitchen labor costs.
10. Setting work hours, weekly schedules, and task assignments for Back of House staff.
11. Training staff on equipment maintenance and cleaning.
12. Participating in hiring processes for Back of House employees.
13. Creating a safe, fun, and clean work environment aligned with our core values and operational goals.

At Texas Roadhouse, we promote a fun culture with flexible schedules, restaurant discounts, friendly competitions, recognition programs, formal training, and career growth opportunities.

We offer a comprehensive total rewards package after 30 days of employment, including:

• Choice of top-tier medical plans
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid Vacation, Parental, Donor, Bereavement leave, 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 Reimbursements up to $5,250/year
• Monthly Profit-Sharing
• Quarterly Restricted Stock Units
• Community Support Opportunities
• Annual holiday bonus

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