BOH Kitchen Manager: Lead, Optimize Quality & Costs

Tacoria - Freehold; Freehold (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tacoria in Freehold, NJ is seeking a Back of House (BOH) Manager to oversee kitchen operations, ensure food quality, safety, and efficiency, and lead kitchen staff. The role collaborates with front-of-house to deliver smooth service in a fast-paced restaurant setting.

You will manage inventory, control costs, and mentor cooks and prep staff while maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety. This is a full-time, on-site position in a busy dining environment.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of kitchen experience with leadership or management responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of cooking techniques and kitchen operations.
• Leadership and team development skills.
• Understanding of food safety regulations and best practices.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Hire, train, and supervise cooks, prep staff, and dishwashers.
• Create schedules and manage labor to meet business needs.
• Lead by example during service and stay calm and organized.
• Coach staff on technique, consistency, and food safety.
• Ensure dishes meet quality, portion, and presentation standards.
• Maintain consistency in recipes and cooking procedures.
• Manage inventory, ordering, and vendor relationships.
• Control food costs, waste, and portioning.
• Enforce health, safety, and sanitation regulations.
• Oversee prep lists and daily kitchen setup.
• Coordinate with FOH to manage service pace and special requests.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Staff training

Team management

Food safety

Cooking techniques

High-pressure environment

Job description

Tacoria in Freehold, NJ is seeking a Back of House (BOH) Manager to oversee kitchen operations, ensure food quality, safety, and efficiency, and lead kitchen staff. The role collaborates with front-of-house to deliver smooth service in a fast-paced restaurant setting.

You will manage inventory, control costs, and mentor cooks and prep staff while maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety. This is a full-time, on-site position in a busy dining environment.