Culinary Leader: Develop Teams, Elevate Kitchen Ops

Tacodeli; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Paid Time Off

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Tacodeli in Austin, TX is seeking a hands-on Kitchen Team Leader to develop and coach Team Members, ensuring high culinary standards and strict food safety adherence. You will coordinate with FOH and Kitchen teams to maintain smooth operations and promote a positive, collaborative work environment.

The role requires leadership, the ability to train and manage schedules, and a commitment to excellence in service, cleanliness, and safety in a fast-paced kitchen setting.

Qualifications

• Flexible schedule including nights and weekends.
• Hands-on and not afraid to get hands dirty.
• Experience training and setting clear expectations and follow-up.
• Strong leadership.
• Ability to work cohesively in a team environment and collaborate.
• Proven skills in organizing work, attention to detail, giving direction, delegating tasks, and multitasking.

Responsibilities

• Develop and train Team Members through daily kitchen execution.
• Utilize training programs and materials and continually raise the bar.
• Coach and develop Team Members while creating a happy and fun kitchen environment.
• Oversee the training effort of all Team Members.
• Ensure all Team Members exhibit excellent culinary, food safety skills and a safe work environment.
• Ensure shifts are covered to meet culinary expectations.
• Educate Team Members on Health Department Regulations, safety procedures, and culinary expectations.
• Serve as a liaison between FOH and Kitchen teams to foster teamwork.
• Schedule, supervise, and inspect repairs and maintenance to keep operations running smoothly.
• Lead by example and hold teams accountable for quality, speed, cleanliness, and maintenance.
• Under Kitchen Manager guidance, oversee restaurant performance to meet metrics and goals.
• Hold team to proper sanitation standards and conduct weekly health inspections.

Skills

Flexible schedule

Hands-on leadership

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Time management

Job description

Tacodeli in Austin, TX is seeking a hands-on Kitchen Team Leader to develop and coach Team Members, ensuring high culinary standards and strict food safety adherence. You will coordinate with FOH and Kitchen teams to maintain smooth operations and promote a positive, collaborative work environment.

The role requires leadership, the ability to train and manage schedules, and a commitment to excellence in service, cleanliness, and safety in a fast-paced kitchen setting.