Head of Kitchen Ops & Quality Control

Tacoria - Hoboken; Hoboken (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tacoria Hoboken is seeking a BOH Manager to oversee all kitchen operations, ensuring food quality, safety, and efficiency across the line. You will lead kitchen staff, manage prep, inventory, and costs while coordinating with FOH to deliver smooth service.

Responsibilities include training and mentoring cooks, conducting line checks, controlling waste, and maintaining FIFO storage; you will optimize ticket flow and support a fast-paced environment with a focus on consistency and guest

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of kitchen experience with leadership or management.
• Strong knowledge of cooking techniques and kitchen operations.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Understanding of food safety regulations and best practices.
• Proven leadership and team development skills.

Responsibilities

• Hire, train, and supervise cooks, prep staff, and dishwashers.
• Create schedules and manage labor to meet business needs.
• Lead by example during service, maintaining a calm and organized kitchen.
• Coach staff on technique, consistency, and food safety.
• Manage food inventory, ordering, and vendor relationships.
• Control food costs, waste, and portioning.
• Conduct regular inventory counts and track usage trends.
• Ensure proper storage and rotation (FIFO methods).
• Enforce health, safety, and sanitation regulations.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free kitchen.
• Train staff on food handling and safety procedures.
• Oversee prep lists and daily kitchen setup.
• Ensure efficient ticket flow and timely food production.
• Coordinate with FOH to manage service pace and special requests.
• Troubleshoot issues during service to prevent delays.
• Monitor kitchen KPIs (ticket times, waste, labor %)
• Maintain equipment and coordinate repairs as needed

Skills

Leadership

Kitchen operations

Food safety

Staff coaching

Inventory management

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Tacoria Hoboken is seeking a BOH Manager to oversee all kitchen operations, ensuring food quality, safety, and efficiency across the line. You will lead kitchen staff, manage prep, inventory, and costs while coordinating with FOH to deliver smooth service.

Responsibilities include training and mentoring cooks, conducting line checks, controlling waste, and maintaining FIFO storage; you will optimize ticket flow and support a fast-paced environment with a focus on consistency and guest