Kitchen Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Monthly Profit-Sharing Program

Annual holiday bonus

Job summary

Texas Roadhouse in Sycamore, Illinois is seeking a Kitchen Manager to oversee all Back-of-House operations. Responsibilities include managing food production, staff training, and compliance with safety procedures.

This role involves ensuring timely food preparation, maintaining quality standards, and controlling costs. We offer a competitive salary ranging from $43,000 to $70,000 annually, along with a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen management or related role.
• Understanding of food handling procedures.
• Ability to manage and train employees.

Responsibilities

• Oversee production and preparation of food items.
• Enforce compliance with employment policies.
• Manage Back-of-House employee performance.
• Control food costs and kitchen labor.

Skills

Food safety management

Staff training

Performance evaluation

Cost control

Job description

Overview

Texas Roadhouse is looking for a Kitchen Manager to oversee all Back‑of‑House operations, including purchasing, receiving, preparing and presenting food products in a timely manner, according to established recipes and procedures.

Pay

$43,000 - $70,000 annually

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

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 Reimbursements up to $5,250 per year
• Monthly Profit‑Sharing Program
• Quarterly Restricted Stock Units Program
• Many opportunities to support your community
• Annual holiday bonus

Equal Opportunity Employment

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.