Assistant General Manager — Westport

Taco Naco KC • Kansas City, MO

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant General Manager helps manage daily service at TACO NACO KC’s Westport Taquería & Cantina in Kansas City, Missouri. The role works with kitchen and guest service teams, trains shift leaders, and supports the General Manager with staffing, schedules, food quality, and restaurant costs. The position also supports busy evening and late service.

TACO NACO KC is a Mexican-owned, women-led, chef-driven taquería with locations in Overland Park, Westport, and State Line. The company began with catering and farmers’ markets and emphasizes good Mexican food, genuine hospitality, teamwork, initiative, and making guests feel welcome and cared for.

This is a full-time position requiring evening and weekend availability. Work includes standing, walking, cleaning, and moving supplies during service, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

• Experience leading a restaurant or hospitality team; two years is preferred, and experienced shift leaders ready for more responsibility are welcome.
• Ability to give clear direction, teach procedures, and address problems respectfully.
• Ability to review sales, staffing costs, inventory, and cash records and learn systems such as Toast, 7shifts, and MarginEdge.
• Dependable work habits and availability for evenings and weekends.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of experience leading a restaurant or hospitality team is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead assigned opening, service, and closing shifts, including shifts when the General Manager is away.
• Assign work areas, plan breaks, and share updates.
• Train team members on guest service, menu items, accurate orders, and restaurant procedures.
• Check food quality, wait times, cleanliness, food safety, and responsible alcohol service.
• Help resolve guest concerns, correct order problems, and keep the team informed during busy service.
• Help the General Manager hire and train employees, prepare schedules, and give feedback.
• Help count inventory, order supplies, handle cash, review staffing costs, and reduce waste.
• Complete daily records and follow up on staffing, maintenance, and equipment needs.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Merchandise and dining discounts
• Potential bonuses

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed