Kitchen Manager

T&J Travel Centers•Midland, TX

18h•Onsite

About The Position

The Kitchen Manager will run the kitchen at their store, being responsible for everything that happens behind the window. This includes setting the standard for food quality, building and developing the kitchen team, managing ordering and inventory, controlling waste, and ensuring the kitchen operates efficiently. The Kitchen Manager is the highest-ranking kitchen employee at the store and acts as the General Manager's right hand on all food-related matters.

Requirements

Ownership mentality
Strong food standards
Ability to coach and train people
Organized and disciplined
Composure under pressure
Servant leadership qualities
Values-aligned (Humble, Hungry, Smart)
Model integrity, hard work, and emotional intelligence

Responsibilities

Maintain Tarzan Grill food quality standards on every plate, ensuring correct portions, proper temperatures, consistent presentation, and no shortcuts.
Train, coach, and develop Kitchen Team Members to improve their skill, speed, and consistency over time.
Conduct trial shifts for kitchen applicants and make final hiring decisions for the kitchen team.
Conduct performance reviews for each Kitchen Team Member using T&J’s review process.
Manage food supplier ordering, including accurate pars, timely orders, and proper receiving and storage.
Control food waste through portion discipline, proper storage, rotation, and daily waste tracking.
Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen that passes all audits and inspections.
Ensure 100% compliance with food safety protocols, including temperatures, dating, labeling, handwashing, and storage.
Ensure line and prep areas are set up for success each shift, with prep lists completed on time and to specification.
Communicate clearly with the GM and front of house to ensure smooth operations.
Lead by example by working the line, assisting with prep, and setting the pace for the team.