Senior Kitchen Leader - High-Volume Ops & Team Growth

Roost; Athens (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid training

Career growth opportunities

Team member meal discounts

Positive team environment

Job summary

Roost is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead the back-of-house operations, uphold food quality and safety, and coach a team to deliver exceptional results.

You will work with the General Manager to manage labor, inventory, ordering, and food cost, while creating schedules and maintaining a positive, accountable culture. Open availability is required in a fast-paced environment with strong teamwork.

Qualifications

• Previous restaurant management experience required.
• Strong leadership in high-volume kitchen operations.
• Proven ability to coach, develop, and lead high-performing teams.
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with restaurant technology, including POS and labor management systems; Toast/7shifts/Craftable preferred.
• Open availability including mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Lead all back-of-house operations to ensure consistent execution and food quality.
• Recruit, train, coach, and develop Prep Cooks and Line Cooks.
• Foster a positive, accountable, and team-oriented culture.
• Partner with the General Manager to achieve operational, financial, and guest experience goals.
• Manage ordering, inventory, and food cost to meet company targets.
• Create labor schedules that balance excellent execution with profitability.
• Ensure compliance with all food safety, sanitation, and health regulations.
• Maintain repair and maintenance programs and oversee deep cleaning schedules for the kitchen.
• Monitor kitchen performance and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with front-of-house leadership to ensure smooth communication and guest experiences.
• Support restaurant operations by leading shifts and solving problems quickly and effectively.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Problem-solving

Time management

Staff development

Tools

Toast

7shifts

Craftable

POS systems

Labor management

Job description

Roost is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead the back-of-house operations, uphold food quality and safety, and coach a team to deliver exceptional results.

You will work with the General Manager to manage labor, inventory, ordering, and food cost, while creating schedules and maintaining a positive, accountable culture. Open availability is required in a fast-paced environment with strong teamwork.