Kitchen Manager

Texas Roadhouse•Cape Girardeau, MO

6d•$55,000 - $65,000•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 and in accordance with established recipes and procedures. The position supports the company’s made-from-scratch food and Legendary Food and Legendary Service approach. The Kitchen Manager supervises food production and preparation, maintains food safety and restaurant cleanliness, manages Back of House employee performance and development, and oversees kitchen inventory, costs, schedules, and equipment care. The role also contributes to hiring, training, and creating a safe, fun, and clean work environment consistent with Texas Roadhouse’s core values and operational goals.

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 providing daily performance feedback during one-on-ones.
Conduct formal line Taste & Temp checks as part of inventory and kitchen safety responsibilities.
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 work, set hours and weekly schedules, and assign tasks before, during, and after restaurant operating 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.