Kitchen Manager

Texas Roadhouse•Paducah, KY

6d•$55,000 - $65,000

About The Position

Texas Roadhouse is seeking a Kitchen Manager to oversee all Back of House operations. The role is responsible for purchasing, receiving, preparing, and presenting food products in a timely manner according to established recipes and procedures, with a focus on made-from-scratch food. The Kitchen Manager oversees food production and preparation, kitchen safety and cleanliness, employee performance and development, inventory and food costs, staffing and scheduling, and the handling and maintenance of kitchen items and equipment.

Responsibilities

Supervise and oversee food production and preparation in accordance with established recipes and procedures.
Work with management to enforce employment policies and oversee restaurant cleanliness and guest safety.
Direct productivity to maintain efficient food-item ticket times.
Manage Back of House employee performance, including evaluations, coaching, and discipline.
Develop key employees, assistant managers, and hourly employees by giving daily performance feedback during one-on-ones.
Conduct formal line Taste & Temp checks and oversee kitchen inventory and safety.
Oversee proper handling, maintenance, and storage of items.
Understand, manage, and practice safe food-handling procedures.
Manage food costs, track waste, and control kitchen labor costs.
Direct Back of House employees’ work, set hours and weekly schedules, and assign tasks before, during, and after restaurant opening hours.
Train Back of House employees on equipment maintenance and cleaning procedures.
Review applications, interview candidates, and hire or recommend hiring Back of House employees.
Create a safe, fun, and clean work environment consistent with company core values and operational goals.