Culinary Leader - Katy

Tacodeli; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive earnings (base pay + tip share)

Weekly pay

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Health, Dental, Vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement up to $2,000 annually

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Tacodeli in Houston, Texas, is looking for a dedicated individual to oversee kitchen operations and train Team Members. The role involves developing culinary skills, ensuring health and safety compliance, and creating a positive work environment.

Ideal candidates will exhibit strong leadership, attention to detail, and the ability to work flexible hours. Benefits include competitive earnings, paid time off, health benefits, and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• Experience training Team Members and setting clear expectations.
• Flexible schedule including nights and weekends.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and train Team Members in kitchen execution.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
• Create a fun and welcoming work environment.

Skills

Strong leadership

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Job description

Responsibilities

• Continuously develop and train Team Members through daily kitchen execution.
• Utilize training programs and materials and continually raise the bar.
• Coach and develop Team Members, all the while creating a happy and fun kitchen environment.
• Oversee the training effort of all Team Members.
• Ensure that all Team Members exhibit excellent culinary skills, food safety skills and a safe work environment.

Operations

• Ensure all shifts are covered to meet the culinary expectations.
• Educate Team Members on all appropriate Health Department Regulations, safety procedures, and culinary expectations.
• Serve as a liaison between FOH and Kitchen teams, to create an environment of teamwork and synergy.
• Schedule, supervise, and inspect repairs and maintenance to ensure they are completed appropriately and in a timely fashion.
• Lead by example and hold teams accountable for excellence in product quality, consistency of execution, speed of service, cleanliness, maintenance and service.
• Utilize and maintain operational documents when needed for FOH and BOH.
• Under the guidance of the Kitchen Manager, oversee the restaurant performance to meet defined metrics.
• Hold team accountable to proper sanitation standards and perform weekly Health inspections to determine and coach practices and reinforce good behaviors.
• Create and foster a fun, welcoming, comfortable work environment.

What We Offer

• Competitive earnings (base pay + tip share).
• Weekly pay.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) for Full-time and Part-time Team Members.
• Health, Dental, Vision, Short-Term Disability, Mental Health, EAP, and Telemedicine benefits for Full-time Team Members.
• 401(k) with company match (eligible after one year of service and qualifications).
• Tuition reimbursement up to $2,000 annually (eligible after one year of service and qualifications).
• Casual, team-oriented work environment.
• Career growth and leadership development opportunities—we believe in promoting from within.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Flexible schedule expected including nights and weekends.
• Willingness to be 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, collaborate.
• Proven skills in organizing work, attention to detail, giving direction, delegating tasks, managing time effectively, and handling multiple tasks in a timely manner.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to stand for several hours and walk for long periods of time.
• Must be able to bend, stretch, twist, or reach for objects on shelves at various height levels.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 10 pounds frequently.

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