Kitchen Manager: Lead Safe, Efficient Kitchen & Team Growth

Texas Roadhouse; Battle Creek (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental and Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

Donor and Maternity Leave

Job summary

Texas Roadhouse is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead back‑of‑house operations in a fast‑paced restaurant. You will supervise cooking and prep, ensure recipe adherence, and maintain safety and cleanliness for guests and staff.

You will monitor food costs, line efficiency, and labor, while coaching managers and hourly staff. The role offers daily collaboration with management and opportunities for growth within a supportive culture.

Qualifications

• Experience leading Back of House teams in a fast‑casual or casual dining setting.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Ability to manage costs, schedules, and performance.

Responsibilities

• Supervise production and preparation of food following recipes and procedures.
• Enforce employment policies and maintain restaurant cleanliness and guest safety.
• Direct productivity to ensure efficient ticket times.
• Evaluate and coach Back of House staff and conduct performance reviews.
• Assist development of managers and hourly staff with daily feedback.
• Monitor inventory, line checks, and safe food handling procedures.
• Control food costs, waste, and kitchen labor costs.
• Plan and assign weekly hours and tasks for Back of House staff.
• Train staff on equipment maintenance and cleaning.
• Review applications and participate in hiring for Back of House.
• Create a safe, fun, and clean work environment aligned with core values.

Skills

Supervising staff

Food safety

Inventory control

Budgeting

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Texas Roadhouse is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead back‑of‑house operations in a fast‑paced restaurant. You will supervise cooking and prep, ensure recipe adherence, and maintain safety and cleanliness for guests and staff.

You will monitor food costs, line efficiency, and labor, while coaching managers and hourly staff. The role offers daily collaboration with management and opportunities for growth within a supportive culture.