Tex-Mex Kitchen Manager

Nbutexas

San Antonio (TX)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 70,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Base salary $65,000–$70,000

Bonus potential

Relocation package

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Growth opportunities

Structured onboarding

Job summary

Nbutexas in San Antonio is seeking a hands-on Kitchen Manager to lead a high-volume, upscale casual kitchen where quality matters and the team thrives.

You will coach from the line, develop staff, and deliver an exceptional guest experience while controlling food costs, inventory, and scheduling. Relocation package available.

Qualifications

Minimum of 5+ years of kitchen management experience.
Background in upscale casual dining or steakhouse concepts.
Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop BOH teams.
Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and kitchen standards.
Experience managing food costs, labor, and inventory controls.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Responsibilities

Lead daily kitchen operations with a hands-on, shoulder-to-shoulder leadership style.
Ensure consistent execution of menu items and uphold quality standards during peak service.
Manage ordering, inventory, and vendor relationships to maintain cost targets.
Train, coach, and develop kitchen staff while maintaining accountability and morale.
Monitor prep, line readiness, and service flow to ensure smooth execution.
Maintain cleanliness, organization, and adherence to health and safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Team development

Kitchen management

Food safety

Cost control

Inventory management

Vendor relationships

Scheduling systems

Tools

Kitchen management tools

Job description

Ready to lead a kitchen where quality matters, your leadership is valued, and your team can thrive? We're looking for a passionate, hands‑on Kitchen Manager to take the helm in a high-volume, upscale casual restaurant known for exceptional food, strong systems, and an outstanding team culture.

If you enjoy leading from the line—not from behind a desk—and take pride in developing people while delivering an exceptional guest experience, this is the opportunity you've been looking for.

Kitchen Manager Benefits and Compensation:

$65,000–$70,000 base salary
Strong bonus potential based on performance
Relocation package available
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Growth opportunities within a well‑established concept
Supportive leadership team and structured onboarding

Kitchen Manager Requirements & Qualifications

Minimum of 5+ years of kitchen management experience
Background in upscale casual dining or steakhouse concepts
Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop BOH teams
Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and kitchen standards
Experience managing food costs, labor, and inventory controls
Ability to work in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment

Must Haves

Lead daily kitchen operations with a hands‑on, shoulder‑to‑shoulder leadership style
Ensure consistent execution of menu items and uphold quality standards during peak service
Manage ordering, inventory, and vendor relationships to maintain cost targets
Train, coach, and develop kitchen staff while maintaining accountability and morale
Monitor prep, line readiness, and service flow to ensure smooth execution
Maintain cleanliness, organization, and adherence to health and safety standards

Kitchen Manager Preferred Background & Skills