Job Overview
Chuck’s Roadhouse is looking for a hands-on Kitchen Manager to oversee Back-of-House (BOH) operations. In this role, you will lead the kitchen team, maintain high standards for food quality, control food costs, and ensure smooth, efficient service in a fast-paced casual dining environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Grill & Station Management: Lead the grill and line stations during high-volume periods, ensuring accurate cook temperatures, resting times, and consistent plating for AAA steaks and burgers.
- Fryer & Prep Station Safety: Manage commercial deep fryer stations, oil filtration, temperature checks, timing controls, and station cleanliness for appetizers and side orders.
- Kitchen Team Leadership: Recruit, train, schedule, and supervise line cooks, prep cooks, and dishwashers; enforce recipe adherence and station workflow.
- Cost & Inventory Control: Oversee ordering, stock rotations (FIFO), portion control, and waste minimization to maintain food and labor targets.
- Food Safety & Maintenance: Ensure full compliance with health codes and sanitation regulations; perform routine checks on commercial kitchen equipment, coils, fryers, and cold storage units.
- Team Leadership: Recruit, train, schedule, and supervise kitchen staff (line cooks, prep cooks, dishwashers). Indeed
- Quality & Consistency: Ensure all menu items are prepared and assembled strictly according to standardized recipes, portions, and presentation guidelines.
- Shift Management: Work active line shifts alongside the crew during peak hours to maintain speed of service and ticket times. Indeed
Qualifications & Requirements
- Experience: 1–3+ years of kitchen management or supervisory experience in a high-volume restaurant.
- Certifications: Valid Food Handler Certificate (and Smart Serve where applicable).
- Skills: Strong communication, time management, leadership, and inventory control skills.
- Availability: Flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Indeed
Perks & Benefits
- Discounted or free food during shifts Indeed
- Store discounts Indeed
- On-site parking Indeed
- Flexible scheduling Indeed
- Career advancement opportunities within a growing franchise network
Pay: From $55,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
