Culinary Leader - Walnut Hill

Tacodeli; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

Tacodeli is searching for a dedicated individual to lead and develop our kitchen team in Dallas, Texas. This role involves training Team Members, ensuring health and safety compliance, and creating a dynamic work environment. Candidates should be flexible in scheduling, willing to engage hands-on in kitchen duties, and demonstrate strong leadership abilities.

We offer competitive earnings, health benefits, and opportunities for career advancement. Join us in making great food with great people!

Qualifications

• Experience in training and setting expectations for team members.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends.
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks, such as lifting and standing for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Develop and train Team Members to enhance kitchen execution.
• Ensure compliance with health regulations and safety procedures.
• Create a fun and positive kitchen environment while leading by example.

Skills

Leadership

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Flexibility

Job description

Description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

People Development:

• 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:

• Average earnings of $21.00 per hour (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.

Tacodeli – “Great food takes great people