Food Truck Manager

La Vida Hospitality; Rehoboth Beach (DE); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited growth potential

Travel opportunities

Team events & outings

Paddleboarding & kayaking discounts

Wellness program

Food, beverage & retail discounts

Job summary

La Vida Hospitality is seeking a Food Truck Manager for Taco Reho, overseeing events on Black Betty and Baby Betty. The role drives operations, food quality, guest experience, staffing, and maintenance to keep every event safe, efficient, and aligned with Taco Reho standards.

Starts at $23/hour plus tips, with employee perks and growth opportunities. The ideal candidate leads a fast-paced mobile team, coordinates logistics, and ensures high service levels during all events, including nights and

Qualifications

• 2+ years in restaurant, food service, hospitality, or related fields; leadership preferred.
• Must be 21+ years old; able to lift up to 50 lbs; valid driver's license and clean record.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation; flexible evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Lead food truck events from preparation through service and breakdown.
• Ensure trucks are staffed, stocked, clean, organized, and event-ready.
• Coordinate staffing, scheduling, and operations with leadership.
• Lead, train, coach, and support food truck team members.
• Maintain standards for food quality, presentation, speed, hospitality, and safety.
• Monitor inventory and minimize waste during events.
• Maintain trucks' cleanliness and coordinate maintenance needs.
• Troubleshoot challenges and make decisions during events.
• Deliver exceptional guest experiences and positively represent Taco Reho.
• Complete event checklists and administrative duties; uphold values.
• Reinforce Taco Reho's Core Values and culture daily.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Customer service

Team management

Job description

Food Truck Manager - Taco Reho

Summary of Position: The Food Truck Manager is the driving force behind Taco Reho's food truck operations, leading the successful execution of events aboard Black Betty and Baby Betty, our signature food trucks. This hands‑on leader oversees the truck team, food quality, operational readiness, maintenance, cleanliness, and overall guest experience. From making sure the truck, team, and product are ready to roll to problem-solving on the fly, this role keeps every event running safely, efficiently, and up to Taco Reho standards. Once an event hits the calendar, the Food Truck Manager takes the lead in bringing it to life. Starts at $23/hour plus tips. Must Enjoy the Ride!

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Lead food truck events from preparation and setup through service and breakdown.
• Ensure trucks are properly staffed, stocked, clean, organized, and event-ready.
• Coordinate staffing, scheduling, event preparation, and operational needs with Taco Reho leadership.
• Lead, train, coach, and support food truck team members.
• Maintain Taco Reho standards for food quality, presentation, speed of service, hospitality, and food safety.
• Monitor inventory, event pars, supplies, and equipment while minimizing waste.
• Maintain the cleanliness and overall condition of Black Betty and Baby Betty and communicate maintenance or repair needs.
• Troubleshoot operational challenges and make sound decisions during events.
• Deliver exceptional guest experiences and positively represent Taco Reho in the community.
• Maintain proactive communication with leadership regarding staffing, inventory, maintenance, and operational needs.Complete required event checklists, records, and administrative responsibilities.
• Reinforce Taco Reho's Core Values and "How We Roll" culture through daily leadership.

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 21 years old
• 2+ years of restaurant, food service, hospitality, or related experience; leadership experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license, clean driving record, and ability to safely operate company vehicles as required.
• Strong leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and adapt in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and restaurant operations.
• Flexible availability including nights, weekends, holidays, and special events.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and perform the physical demands of food truck operations.
• ServSafe certification preferred or ability to obtain upon hire.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States

Compensation:

This position starts at $23/hour + tips with awesome employee perks. La Vida Hospitality Group offers unique lifestyle-based benefits geared towards doing what we do best - Enjoying the Ride & Celebrating our Tribe!

• Unlimited growth potential with salaried management opportunities
• Travel opportunities
• Team events & outings
• Local lifestyle perks like paddleboarding & kayaking discounts
• Professional leadership development and continuous coaching, training, and mentorship
• Food, beverage & retail discounts
• Benefits for salaried team and paid time off for full-time hourly employees
• Celebrate Wellness program dedicated to supporting employee wellness