Kitchen Manager

Kitchen Manager

Roosters has been serving quality food and beverages, along with memorable experiences, in a fun, casual atmosphere since 1988. Our continued success comes from one simple belief: Our guests and employees are our number one priority. We are committed to creating an environment where both our team members and our guests feel valued, respected, and appreciated every day.

We're seeking a strong, hands-on Kitchen Manager who takes pride in leading teams, maintaining high standards, and delivering consistent, quality food in a fast-paced environment.

Our mission is our dedication to providing a fun, casual atmosphere for our employees and customers. Honesty, integrity, dependability, and personality are the cornerstones of our foundation. We are committed to exceptional service for our guests and to the growth and advancement of our employees.

This mission guides everything we do — in the dining room and in the kitchen.

As a Kitchen Manager, you'll enjoy:

• Quarterly Bonus Program
• Competitive salary based on experience (paid bi-weekly)
• Paid vacation
• 2 weeks after 1 year
• 3 weeks after 5 years
• 5 paid holidays off annually (Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, Memorial Day, Labor Day)
• Flexible scheduling
• Free on-shift meals
• Years of Service bonus plan (paid annually)
• Medical insurance starting Day 1 (The company pays 50% of premiums for salaried managers)
• Growth opportunities within the company
• Over 50% of our GMs, AMs, and KMs have been promoted from within.

We believe in building careers and developing leaders from within.

As a Kitchen Manager, you will:

• Lead and manage all back-of-house operations
• Ensure food quality, consistency, and presentation standards are met every shift
• Maintain strict food safety and sanitation standards
• Control food cost, waste, and inventory
• Manage ordering, receiving, and proper storage procedures
• Coach, train, and develop kitchen team members
• Build morale and maintain a positive, high-energy kitchen culture
• Ensure ticket times and execution meet company expectations
• Work closely with the front-of-house management team to ensure seamless guest experiences
• Drive profit-minded kitchen operations while maintaining quality

You'll be a hands-on leader who sets the pace, maintains standards, and develops a strong, dependable team.

What we're looking for:

• Strong leadership and team-building skills
• Solid understanding of kitchen systems and food cost controls
• Commitment to food safety and cleanliness
• Ability to lead in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Professional, positive demeanor
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Restaurant management experience preferred (but not required)
• Desire to grow and advance within the company

We hire individuals who demonstrate honesty, integrity, dependability, and personality — because culture matters here.

At Roosters, we take pride in our strong retention rates, promote-from-within philosophy, and the respectful, fun environment we've built.

If you're ready to lead a kitchen team where guests and employees truly come first, we look forward to hearing from you.