Asst Taqueria Mgr FT

Vallarta Supermarkets; Duarte (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid vacation

Life & AD&D Insurance

Legal services access

Job summary

Vallarta Supermarkets is seeking an Assistant Taquería Manager to support the Taquería and La Isla departments. You will lead teams, ensure quality and safety, and manage schedules, inventory, and costs while delivering exceptional customer experiences.

In this role you will train staff, supervise operations in the Taquería, and step in for the Taquería Manager when needed. A fast-paced, friendly environment awaits with opportunities for growth and professional development.

Qualifications

• Must successfully pass food safety certification every 3 years.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to train and coach employees in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to speak, read, write and understand English.
• Prior culinary trade experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delegating and supervising employees, ensuring adherence to rules, safety standards, schedules, and customer service excellence.
• Greet and serve customers with efficiency and courtesy, maintaining a welcoming Taquería.
• Step in as Taquería Manager in their absence, ensuring smooth operations.
• Train, coach, and recognize employees; enforce discipline when needed.
• Assist with writing weekly schedules, ordering inventory, reviewing invoices, and maintaining records.
• Maintain quality, freshness, flavor, and appearance of menu items; uphold presentation standards.
• Rotate and replenish items; ensure signage and storage meet guidelines.
• Enforce safety, food safety, sanitation, and dress code standards.
• Ensure cleanliness of prep areas, counters, floors, and equipment.
• Perform additional tasks across Taquería as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Team development

Operations management

Food safety

Communication

Training coaching

English proficiency

Math & problem solving

Culinary trade experience

Job description

Career Opportunities with Vallarta Supermarkets

A great place to work.

At Vallarta Supermarkets, we're more than just a grocery store, we're a vibrant part of the communities we serve. We're seeking friendly, service-oriented individuals who take pride in delivering extraordinary customer experiences and thrive in a fast-paced, festive environment. If you're passionate about fresh, quality baked goods and love making people smile, we'd love to meet you!

About the Role

The Assistant Taquería Manager supports the Taquería Manager in planning, directing, and managing the operations and performance of the Taquería and La Isla departments. This role helps lead the team to deliver fresh, high-quality food, ensures compliance with Vallarta standards, and provides outstanding customer service while managing sales, labor, and expenses.

What You'll Do

Leadership & Supervision: Assist in delegating and supervising employees, ensuring adherence to company rules, safety standards, schedules, and customer service excellence.

Customer Service: Greet and serve customers with efficiency and courtesy, maintaining a clean and welcoming Taquería.

Manager Support: Assume full responsibilities of the Taquería Manager in their absence, ensuring smooth department operations.

Team Development: Train, coach, and recognize employees, enforce discipline when needed, and recommend promotions.

Operations: Assist with writing weekly schedules, ordering inventory, reviewing invoices, and maintaining accurate records of sales, transfers, and purchases.

Product Quality: Maintain consistency in quality, freshness, flavor, and appearance of menu items. Ensure food presentation standards are upheld throughout the day.

Merchandising: Rotate and replenish items, maintain schematic standards, and ensure signage and storage conditions meet guidelines.

Compliance & Safety: Enforce Vallarta's Safety Program, correct unsafe acts, ensure food safety and sanitation compliance, and enforce dress code standards.

Sanitation: Ensure cleanliness of food prep areas, counters, floors, and equipment.

Other Duties: Perform additional tasks and assist in all areas of the Taquería department.

Physical Requirements

Stand and walk constantly (6-8 hours/day).

Frequently bend, squat, twist, kneel, and reach above/below shoulders.

Frequent use of hands for simple grasping, power grasping, pushing, pulling, and fine manipulation.

Lift and carry up to 25 lbs. frequently and up to 30 lbs. occasionally (e.g., box of vegetables).

Heaviest item carried: 25-30 lbs.; longest distance: 3 feet.

Work in environments with temperature and humidity changes.

No regular operation of vehicles or heavy machinery required.

What We're Looking For

Familiarity with professional equipment, tools, and ovens.

Strong leadership and communication skills.

Ability to train and coach employees in a fast-paced environment.

Must successfully pass food safety certification every 3 years.

Strong math and problem-solving skills.

Prior culinary trade experience preferred.

Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand English.

Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.

Exposure to perishable products, cooking equipment, and changing conditions.

Collaborative, team-focused environment.

Must work flexible schedule: afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Full-Time Team Members

Free $25,000 Basic Life and AD&D Insurance.

401(k) Retirement Plan.

Paid vacation.

Access to legal services.

Premium pay for holidays.

Savings marketplace & credit union membership.

Recognition programs (birthdays, years of service, spirit days, etc.).

At Vallarta Supermarkets, we believe our culture drives execution. If you're a motivated leader with a passion for authentic foods, teamwork, and great service,

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We offer positions to match your lifestyle and career goals. Whether you're seeking part-time or full-time, Vallarta Supermarkets provides a dynamic and rewarding workplace with?real opportunities for growth.