Kitchen Manager

About the role

Texas Roadhouse is looking for a legendary Kitchen Manager to oversee all Back of House operations and be responsible for purchasing, receiving, preparing, and presenting all food products in a timely manner, according to established recipes and procedures. If you have a passion for made-from-scratch food, this role offers the opportunity to lead a team in a fun, people-first culture.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and oversee the production and preparation of food consistent with established recipes and procedures.
• Enforce compliance with all employment policies and ensure restaurant cleanliness and guest safety at all times.
• Direct productivity to maintain efficient food item ticket times.
• Manage performance of Back of House employees, including conducting evaluations, coaching, and discipline.
• Assist in developing key employees, assistant managers, and hourly staff through daily feedback.
• Conduct formal line Taste & Temp checks for inventory and safety in the kitchen.
• Oversee proper handling, maintenance, and storage of all kitchen items.
• Practice and enforce safe food handling procedures.
• Manage food costs, track waste, and control kitchen labor costs.
• Direct work for Back of House employees, including scheduling, task assignment, and shift management.
• Train Back of House employees on equipment maintenance and cleaning procedures.
• Review applications, interview, and hire or recommend hiring for Back of House roles.
• Create a safe, fun, and clean work environment aligned with core values and operational goals.

Requirements

Applicants should be prepared to fulfill the responsibilities of the Kitchen Manager role and thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Benefits

After 30 days of employment, eligible Restaurant Managers receive a comprehensive total rewards package, including:

• A choice of best-in-class medical plans.
• Dental and vision insurance.
• Paid vacation, parental, donor, bereavement, and 100% paid maternity leave.
• Adoption assistance.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Life, accident, and critical illness insurance.
• Identity theft protection.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Business travel insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per year.
• Monthly profit-sharing program.
• Quarterly restricted stock units program.
• Community support opportunities.
• Annual holiday bonus.