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Assistant Kitchen Manager, True Texas BBQ at H-E-B

Onsite · Austin, Texas
Posted August 12, 2026
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Overview

You will own daily operations and team leadership for a high-volume True Texas BBQ restaurant inside an H-E-B store. You will coach Partners on customer service and food safety, manage inventory and budgets, and drive sales. This role offers a path to ownership through the company's Partner stock plan. You will work in a fast-paced retail environment with rotating shifts and physical demands.

What You'll Do8

  • 1Lead the restaurant team, making hiring, scheduling, and disciplinary decisions to ensure smooth operations.
  • 2Coach and train Partners on SOPs, customer service, and food safety standards, holding them accountable for performance.
  • 3Control inventory and payroll, monitoring department budget and metrics to maximize profitability.
  • 4Execute merchandising programs and adjust product variety and quantity daily to drive sales.
  • 5Analyze financial reports and sales data using H-E-B systems to identify improvement opportunities.
  • 6Ensure compliance with federal, state, and company regulations for food safety and sanitation.
  • 7Resolve operational issues and process breakdowns, working with partners to find root causes.
  • 8Prepare work schedules and assign tasks to meet daily business needs.

Requirements9

  • 11+ years of experience in a restaurant or similar department, with leadership experience preferred.
  • 2Completion of store or department training, including forklift or power jack certification.
  • 3Food Safety certification required.
  • 4Advanced communication and interpersonal skills to interact with customers and team members.
  • 5Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to manage budgets and sales data.
  • 6Ability to manage multiple priorities and shift focus in a fast-paced environment.
  • 7Proficiency in MS Office and H-E-B systems.
  • 8Ability to work extended hours, rotating schedules, nights, and weekends.
  • 9Physical ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and lift 50 lbs or more, including work in cold environments.

Salary Insight

Salary not disclosed in listing

Location

Typeonsite
LocationAustin, Texas

Required Skills

LeadershipManagementCustomer ServiceMerchandisingInventory ControlFood SafetyMS OfficeH‑E‑B SystemsAnalytical SkillsProblem‑SolvingCommunicationOrganizationPlanning
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