Kitchen Manager (Reynoldsburg)

Texas Roadhouse•Reynoldsburg, OH

7d•$50,000 - $60,000•Onsite

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 an emphasis on made-from-scratch food. The Kitchen Manager supervises food production and preparation, manages Back of House employees and kitchen costs, and helps maintain efficient service, food safety, cleanliness, and a safe work environment. The role also includes scheduling, employee development, hiring activities, equipment-care training, inventory oversight, and compliance with company policies.

Responsibilities

Supervise 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.
Monitor productivity to maintain efficient food-item ticket times.
Manage Back of House employee performance, including evaluations, coaching, and discipline.
Help develop key employees, assistant managers, and hourly employees through daily one-on-one performance feedback.
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, set hours and weekly schedules, and assign tasks before, during, and after restaurant operating hours.
Train Back of House employees in 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.
Oversee purchasing, receiving, preparation, and presentation of food products.