Kitchen Manager: Lead Operations & Growth Path

Out West Restaurant Group Career Center; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 58,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Bonus program

Paid vacation

401k

Life & AD&D

Disability insurance

Sick leave

PHE leave

Discounts

Training program

Meal benefit

Career growth

Job summary

Outback Steakhouse’s Kitchen Manager role at Out West Restaurant Group oversees daily BOH/FOH operations with limited supervision. You will lead a team, drive profitability, and ensure safe food handling while delivering a top-notch guest experience.

The position offers extensive training, competitive compensation ranging from $57,784 to $60,000 plus bonus opportunities, and growth within the Outback family. 47-hour work week target and comprehensive benefits accompany the role.

Qualifications

• Proven management experience (2+ years) in a restaurant with large teams.
• Demonstrated success in a leadership role.
• Flexible to work at other locations in the region when needed.
• You must be a minimum of 21 years of age.
• Highly proficient in English verbal, reading & writing communication skills.
• Ability to lift, carry or move up to 30 lbs.
• Able to work in hot and cold environments.
• Ability to walk and stand for extended periods of time, up to 10 hours per shift.
• Frequent bending, reaching, kneeling, squatting and stooping.
• Manual dexterity to handle glassware, utensils and technology systems.
• Ability to move quickly in a fast-paced environment.
• Visual ability to include distance, close, color, depth and peripheral. Also, the ability to adjust focus as needed. The role involves working in areas with low or dim lighting.
• Ability to perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Lead both FOH and BOH operations.
• Lead a team and mentor staff to maintain a positive work environment.
• Optimize labor and food/beverage costs through ordering and inventory.
• Maintain high service standards to boost customer satisfaction.
• Support growth through sales and marketing efforts.
• Recruit new talent for future openings.
• Uphold safety, cleanliness, and sanitation standards.
• Ensure food quality with proper equipment and recipes.
• Maintain precise taste, temperature, and presentation.
• Maintain immaculate standards and organization.

Skills

Restaurant management

Leadership

Team mentorship

Communication skills

English proficiency

Job description

Outback Steakhouse’s Kitchen Manager role at Out West Restaurant Group oversees daily BOH/FOH operations with limited supervision. You will lead a team, drive profitability, and ensure safe food handling while delivering a top-notch guest experience.

The position offers extensive training, competitive compensation ranging from $57,784 to $60,000 plus bonus opportunities, and growth within the Outback family. 47-hour work week target and comprehensive benefits accompany the role.