Kitchen Manager

Job Description

Job Description

The Colony at Grandscape, TX | Full-Time
Minimum 2 years of casual dining kitchen management experience required

Great food. Strong leadership. A kitchen that brings its A-game every shift.

Walk-On’s The Colony is hiring a hands-on Kitchen Manager who knows how to lead a team, deliver consistent food quality, and keep a busy kitchen running strong. Where all things Grandscape begin and end, our kitchen is at the heart of the guest experience—and we need a leader who takes pride in every plate.

What You’ll Do

• Lead daily kitchen operations with a focus on food quality, ticket times, accuracy, and presentation.

• Hire, train, coach, and hold kitchen team members accountable.

• Work alongside your team during busy shifts, including evenings and weekends.

• Manage ordering, inventory, prep levels, and product rotation.

• Control food costs, labor, waste, and portion consistency.

• Maintain food safety, sanitation, equipment care, and kitchen cleanliness.

• Partner with front-of-house leadership to deliver a great guest experience.

• Follow Walk-On’s recipes, standards, and operating procedures every shift.

What You Bring

• At least 2 years of kitchen management experience in casual dining.

• Strong cooking skills and experience leading a high-volume kitchen.

• A track record of building dependable teams and setting clear expectations.

• Knowledge of inventory management, scheduling, and food and labor cost controls.

• Strong communication, organization, and follow-through.

• The ability to stay composed, solve problems, and lead during a rush.

• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Bring Your A-Game

We’re looking for someone who leads from the kitchen, takes ownership, and understands that great execution starts with a prepared, well-trained team.