Kitchen Manager - Lead Back-of-House, Flexible Schedules

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental & Vision

Paid vacation

Adoption assistance

Disability coverage

Life & Accident Insurance

401(k) plan

FSAs

Tuition reimbursement

Profit sharing

RSU program

Holiday bonus

Job summary

Texas Roadhouse, Inc. is seeking a legendary Kitchen Manager to oversee Back of House operations, including purchasing, receiving, and food preparation to spec. You will lead a team, enforce safety and quality, and ensure timely service in a fast-paced environment.

This role offers a comprehensive benefits package after 30 days and a competitive salary range of 43k–70k/year. If you have a passion for made-from-scratch food and a proven track record in kitchen leadership, we want to hear from you.

Qualifications

• Directs Back of House operations following established recipes and procedures.
• Oversees safety, cleanliness, and guest safety in the kitchen.
• Manages food costs, waste, and labor for the kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Supervising and overseeing the production and preparation of food in a manner consistent with established recipes and procedures.
• Enforcing compliance with all employment policies and overseeing cleanliness of 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.

Skills

Kitchen Management

Food Cost

Back of House

Hiring & Training

Inventory & Safety

Scheduling

Quality Control

Job description

Texas Roadhouse, Inc. is seeking a legendary Kitchen Manager to oversee Back of House operations, including purchasing, receiving, and food preparation to spec. You will lead a team, enforce safety and quality, and ensure timely service in a fast-paced environment.

This role offers a comprehensive benefits package after 30 days and a competitive salary range of 43k–70k/year. If you have a passion for made-from-scratch food and a proven track record in kitchen leadership, we want to hear from you.