Kitchen Manager

Job Description

Job Description

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead by example in a scratch kitchen that uses high-quality, thoughtfully sourced ingredients.
• Model Tacodeli's values, culture, and leadership behaviors
• Train and develop kitchen team members to uphold food safety and operational standards.
• Ensure smooth and efficient kitchen operations and consistent food execution.
• Be the expert on all food quality and safety standards, and foster a clean, safe, and positive work environment.
• Purchase food to ensure the restaurant is well-equipped and ready for day-to-day operations
• Collaborate with the General Manager to meet business goals and uphold Tacodeli's mission.
• Competitive salary of $57,800 annually and $8,000 annual bonus potential

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Minimum 1 year of restaurant kitchen leadership
• English language proficiency is required, and Spanish language proficiency is highly preferred.
• Ability to use desktop computer programs/familiarity with MS Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
• Expected to work when the business requires, which includes weekends, early hours, and evenings.
• Experience managing food costs and labor, ability to do so using technology (preferred experience with Hotschedules, and online ordering systems
• Ability to work cohesively in a team environment as well as perform job functions
• Proven skills in organizing work, attending to detail, giving direction, managing time effectively, and handling multiple tasks promptly.
• Must believe in a hands-on managing style and be willing to lead by example
• Experience hiring, developing, and training.
• Acts with the highest degree of integrity
• Substantial functional kitchen and restaurant operations expertise

Physical/Mental Requirements:

• Ability to stand/walk for 8 hours per day.
• Ability to occasionally bend, twist, reach, and lift items to 50 lbs, including stooping, lifting, pushing, pulling, kneeling, etc.
• Must be able to tolerate higher levels of noise from music, customers, and employee traffic.
• Ability to tolerate extreme temperatures
• Must have a solid positive attitude towards guests and team members.

• Ability to use a personal computer.
• Must have a strong positive attitude towards guests
• We are an E-Verify Employer