Kitchen Manager

Texas Roadhouse•Albuquerque, NM

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 promptly and in accordance with established recipes and procedures, with an emphasis on made-from-scratch food. The Kitchen Manager oversees food production, food safety, kitchen cleanliness, inventory, costs, staffing, and employee performance. The position also develops and trains Back of House employees and helps maintain a safe, fun, and clean work environment consistent with the company’s values and operational goals.

Requirements

Passion for made-from-scratch food.

Responsibilities

Supervise and oversee food production and preparation in accordance with established recipes and procedures.
Enforce employment-policy compliance in conjunction with management, and oversee restaurant cleanliness and guest safety.
Direct productivity and monitor and 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 through daily one-on-one performance feedback.
Conduct formal line Taste & Temp checks and manage 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, including setting hours and weekly schedules and assigning tasks before, during, and after restaurant 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 values and operational goals.