Senior Kitchen Manager — Lead Guest Experience & Ops

Landry's Inc.; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extensive training program

Career development and growth

Employee discounts on dining, retail,

Health benefit plans

Dental, vision, life, STD, FSA, 401(k)

Paid time off

Monthly discretionary bonus potential

Job summary

Saltgrass Steak House in Midland, TX is seeking a Senior Kitchen Manager to lead from the front, inspire teams, and uphold Texas hospitality. You’ll drive guest experiences, manage labor and costs, and ensure food quality and safety standards while developing staff in a fast-paced steakhouse setting.

You will oversee inventory, ordering, and the execution of recipes, with a focus on continuous improvement and strong business results.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of culinary management experience in a high-volume, full-service restaurant.
• Strong back-of-house oversight, inventory management, food and labor cost controls, and maintaining product quality standards.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop teams, with excellent communication and coaching skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proven track record managing food costs, labor expenses, inventory controls and other key metrics.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and regulatory compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Guest Experience Leadership: Lead by example in delivering exceptional guest experiences and foster a hospitality-driven culture.
• Operational Excellence: Manage labor and operating expenses to meet budget and profitability goals through planning and execution.
• Financial Management: Assist with inventory, purchasing, and biweekly/monthly inventories to maintain product levels.
• Quality Management: Ensure consistent execution of food quality, presentation, and recipe standards.
• Safety & Compliance: Maintain compliance with food safety, sanitation, and OSHA requirements.
• Culture & Engagement: Foster a positive, collaborative, high-performing work environment with accountability and continuous improvement.
• Business Results: Drive operational success by analyzing performance metrics and implementing improvement plans.
• Adaptability & Leadership Presence: Respond to changing needs while maintaining a visible leadership presence.

Skills

Leadership

Guest experience

Culinary management

Cost controls

Team development

OSHA compliance

Time management

Job description

Saltgrass Steak House in Midland, TX is seeking a Senior Kitchen Manager to lead from the front, inspire teams, and uphold Texas hospitality. You’ll drive guest experiences, manage labor and costs, and ensure food quality and safety standards while developing staff in a fast-paced steakhouse setting.

You will oversee inventory, ordering, and the execution of recipes, with a focus on continuous improvement and strong business results.