Tacodeli Kitchen Manager

Tacodeli Brand•Austin, TX

34d•Onsite

About The Position

Tacodeli is seeking passionate Kitchen Managers who are dedicated to operating a scratch-made kitchen with high-quality ingredients. In this role, you will lead the Back of House (BOH) team, focusing on developing your people, driving kitchen operations, and ensuring accountability for food quality, food safety, labor, food cost, and consistent execution. You will collaborate with the General Manager on overall restaurant performance and the Head of Culinary to uphold Tacodeli's recipes and culinary standards.

Requirements

1+ year of restaurant kitchen leadership experience.
Demonstrated ability to lead high-volume kitchen operations and maintain consistent food quality.
Experience recruiting, hiring, training, coaching, and developing a high-performing kitchen team.
Working knowledge of food cost, labor, inventory, purchasing, waste management, and operational efficiency.
Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and kitchen operating standards.
Ability to partner with the General Manager to analyze operational and financial reports, identify opportunities, and develop action plans.
Strong organization, prioritization, communication, and follow-through skills.
Hands-on leadership style and willingness to work alongside the team.
Expected to work a schedule that provides leadership presence across all Back of House shifts and dayparts, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual English/Spanish skills preferred.

Responsibilities

Recruit, interview, hire, and retain Back of House talent.
Coach and develop Culinary Leaders and Back of House Team Members, identifying future leaders.
Train and develop new and existing Team Members using Tacodeli training programs, recipes, and operating standards.
Set clear expectations, provide timely feedback, and hold the team accountable for performance.
Recognize strong performance, celebrate wins, and foster a positive, inclusive kitchen culture.
Lead from the kitchen, working hands-on alongside the team and prioritizing/delegating based on business needs.
Execute recipes, preparation methods, and culinary standards in partnership with the Head of Culinary.
Maintain the quality and integrity of fresh ingredients throughout receiving, storage, preparation, cooking, and service.
Plan and oversee daily prep and production to ensure the restaurant is prepared for each shift while minimizing waste.
Ensure compliance with health department requirements and Tacodeli's food safety, sanitation, and quality standards.
Hold the Back of House team accountable for cleanliness, organization, food safety, quality, and consistent operational execution.
Maintain kitchen equipment and ensure concerns are addressed promptly.
Manage Back of House performance, including food cost, labor, waste, inventory, and other key kitchen performance indicators.
Manage food purchasing, ordering, receiving, and inventory to maintain appropriate product levels while controlling costs and minimizing waste.
Create and manage Back of House schedules to meet staffing needs, support business demands, and achieve labor goals.
Review operational and financial results with the General Manager, identify performance gaps, and execute action plans.
Partner with the General Manager to establish restaurant priorities and ensure Front and Back of House operations work together for an exceptional guest experience.

Benefits

Starting annual salary of $57,600 plus annual bonus potential
Weekly pay
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Health, Dental, Vision, Short-Term Disability, Mental Health, EAP and Telemedicine benefits
401(k) with company match, eligible after one year of service
Tuition reimbursement up to $2,000, eligible after one year of service
50% off shift meals
Casual work environment
Leadership development and career growth opportunities
Restaurants that close by 9 PM