BOH Kitchen Manager: Lead Quality, Safety & Team

Ladybird Taco; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free uniforms

Health insurance

Paid time off

Wellness resources

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Healthcare

Job summary

Ladybird Taco is seeking a Leader in the Kitchen to help drive guest satisfaction through high‑quality food and strict food safety standards. You will report to the General Manager and support shifts as needed, ensuring every product meets our quality expectations.

We value teamwork, willingness to roll up sleeves, and a positive, growth‑oriented attitude in a fast-paced restaurant environment. This role offers career growth and competitive wages.

Qualifications

• Caring, humble, and hungry attitude.
• Food, restaurant, team, and/or customer service experience.
• A team player with a positive can-do attitude.
• Quick and adaptable learner.
• Knowledge of proper food safety handling.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment with kitchen and food prep equipment.
• Accountable in upholding high standards.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all food meets food safety and quality standards, eliminating cross-contamination on the front line.
• Prep all cold and hot food items using prep worksheets.
• Follow proper knife safety procedures.
• Operate oven and hot prep equipment; ensure proper time/temp of all hot and cooked foods.
• Operate fit-wash, robot coupe, and all other cold prep equipment.
• Maintain clean, food-safe dish and prep stations throughout shift.
• Set up and break down oven station; keep the hot prep zone and equipment clean and organized.
• Manage communication between the Hospitality Team and the Kitchen; inventory the front line, prep zones, oven, and walk-in to determine needs and keep areas stocked.
• Learn and maintain knowledge of our changing menu and ingredients.
• Put received orders away.

Job description

Ladybird Taco is seeking a Leader in the Kitchen to help drive guest satisfaction through high‑quality food and strict food safety standards. You will report to the General Manager and support shifts as needed, ensuring every product meets our quality expectations.

We value teamwork, willingness to roll up sleeves, and a positive, growth‑oriented attitude in a fast-paced restaurant environment. This role offers career growth and competitive wages.