Culinary Portfolio Captain & Team Mentor

The Tavern Collective; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Training programs

Networking opportunities

Career growth

Opportunities for new openings

Job summary

The Tavern Collective – Irving, Texas is seeking an engaging restaurant leader to drive guest satisfaction and team development on a high-volume shift. You will mentor future leaders, coach food quality, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance while delivering profitable operations.

This role emphasizes training, staff development, and a collaborative leadership style across Culinary, Service, and Support teams. Strong communication and inclusive culture are essential to success.

Qualifications

• Ability to lead high-performing shifts focused on guest experience.
• Strong understanding of profitability metrics and cost management.
• Experience in culinary training and team development.
• Coaching food quality, plating standards, and safety compliance.
• Fosters a positive, inclusive, and high-retention work environment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Kitchen Manager to mentor future leaders and review goals quarterly.
• Deliver exceptional hospitality and support while achieving profitability targets.
• Maintain a trained team and lead ongoing training programs.
• Uphold Culinary & Safety Standards.
• Coach food quality, plating, and ticket times per health regulations.
• Lead daily briefings on menu rollsouts and guest satisfaction.
• Promote hiring and maintain uniform standards; oversee kitchen maintenance.
• Monitor guest experience via QSA scores and labor metrics.
• Communicate menu changes to ensure consistency and satisfaction.

Skills

Leadership

Profitability

Culinary training

Team development

Health & safety

Job description

The Tavern Collective – Irving, Texas is seeking an engaging restaurant leader to drive guest satisfaction and team development on a high-volume shift. You will mentor future leaders, coach food quality, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance while delivering profitable operations.

This role emphasizes training, staff development, and a collaborative leadership style across Culinary, Service, and Support teams. Strong communication and inclusive culture are essential to success.