Kitchen Manager
Choke Canyon Bar-B-Q – Schulenburg, TX
Position Type
- Full-Time
- Competitive Pay
- Performance-Based Wage Increase Upon Completion of Training
Position Overview
Choke Canyon Bar-B-Q is looking for an experienced Kitchen Manager to join our leadership team. We are seeking a motivated individual with strong leadership skills who is passionate about food quality, cleanliness, organization, and developing employees.
This position will begin at our standard training pay while you learn our systems, recipes, and operating procedures. Upon successful completion of training and demonstration of leadership ability, your hourly wage will increase.
Preferred Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years of experience managing or leading a commercial kitchen
- Experience supervising kitchen staff
- Strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communication and leadership skills
- Reliable transportation
- Ability to lift 50+ pounds
- Ability to stand for extended periods
Responsibilities
- Lead and supervise all back-of-house operations
- Ensure food quality and consistency on every order
- Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen
- Train, coach, and develop kitchen employees
- Monitor food preparation, portioning, and presentation
- Maintain food safety and sanitation standards
- Manage prep production and inventory levels
- Assist with ordering and receiving deliveries
- Help control food cost and reduce waste
- Ensure equipment is cleaned and maintained properly
- Work closely with management to improve kitchen operations
- Lead by example through professionalism and a strong work ethic
What We're Looking For
We aren't just looking for someone who can cook—we're looking for a leader.
The ideal candidate takes pride in their work, holds themselves and others accountable, stays calm under pressure, and creates an environment where the kitchen operates efficiently every day. We value individuals who are willing to teach, continue learning, and help build a positive team culture.
Benefits
- Full-time position
- Opportunity for advancement
- Pay increase after successful completion of training
- Leadership role with room to grow
- Work alongside an experienced management team
- Be part of building one of the area's premier BBQ restaurants from the ground up
If you're an experienced kitchen leader looking for an opportunity to grow with a locally owned restaurant, we'd love to hear from you.
Pay: From $18.50 per hour
Benefits:
Application Question(s):
- Could you please specify how many years of experience you have and in which locations?
Experience:
- Kitchen management: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Food Handler Certification (Required)
Shift availability:
- Night Shift (Preferred)
- Day Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
