Assistant Managing Partner

Torchy's Tacos Careers • Glen Allen, VA

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About The Position

The Assistant Managing Partner helps lead Back of House (BOH) and Front of House (FOH) operations, ensuring an exceptional guest experience and high standards for food quality, safety, cleanliness, hospitality, and community engagement. The role supports alignment with Torchy’s mission and values and calls for a results-oriented leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and develops team members.

This position manages kitchen operations, food preparation, inventory, and equipment maintenance; upholds scratch-made food and recipe standards; and champions guest hospitality. It also supports local store marketing, hires, trains, and schedules staff, develops future leaders, and manages food costs, labor, and operational efficiency. The Assistant Managing Partner ensures compliance with health, safety, and regulatory requirements; leads shifts; reviews restaurant assessment results and implements improvement plans; and supports ongoing staff training and certification.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of restaurant management experience in a fast-paced environment, including kitchen and guest-facing operations.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop diverse teams while maintaining high operational and hospitality standards.
• Comprehensive knowledge of food safety and restaurant operations best practices.
• Required state alcohol-server and Manager ServSafe certifications.
• Proficiency in managing budgets, schedules, and inventory.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, or carry objects up to 40 pounds and stand or walk for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual English/Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Manage Back of House operations, including food preparation, inventory, and equipment maintenance, while maintaining a safe and clean kitchen.
• Ensure menu items meet food-quality standards and recipes are followed, including correct portions, prep weights, and production tracking.
• Champion hospitality and ensure guest needs are met and expectations are exceeded.
• Support and execute local store marketing initiatives to build community connections and drive guest traffic.
• Hire, train, and schedule team members to maintain staffing levels across BOH and FOH operations.
• Mentor and develop team members, foster growth and accountability, and identify future leaders.
• Manage food costs, labor, budgets, schedules, inventory, and overall operational efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Lead shifts with a focus on food quality, speed, hospitality, and safety.
• Evaluate Mystery Shop and Damn Good Restaurant Assessment results and implement action plans for improvement.
• Ensure team members are properly trained, certified, and developing their skills.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Quarterly bonus eligibility
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Damn Good food discount card for the employee and their spouse
• Growth opportunities

What This Job Offers

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