Hospitality Lead - Walnut Hill

Tacodeli; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Health, dental, vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Tacodeli in Dallas, Texas is seeking a Hospitality Leader to cultivate a positive work culture and ensure exceptional service at the restaurant. This role emphasizes coaching and developing team members, driving operational excellence, and maintaining high food safety standards.

Ideal candidates should possess a hospitality-first mindset, strong communication skills, and a hands-on leadership style. The position offers average earnings of $20 per hour with additional perks such as Paid Time Off and health benefits.

Qualifications

• Passion for serving others and creating exceptional guest experiences.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Commitment to food safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Coach and develop team members through positive feedback.
• Lead shifts ensuring exceptional food quality and service.
• Maintain food safety practices that protect guests.

Skills

Hospitality-first mindset

Strong communication skills

Hands-on leadership style

Flexibility to work varied shifts

Attention to detail

Job description

The Hill 8031 Walnut Hill Ln Bldg. K, Ste. 1050 Dallas, TX 75231, USA

Founded in Austin in 1999, Tacodeli has built a reputation for scratch‑made food, quality ingredients, and genuine hospitality. As a Hospitality Leader, you’ll help shape the culture, develop future leaders, and ensure every guest experiences the hospitality that makes Tacodeli special. You’ll lead by example, inspire your team, and help create memorable experiences for every guest.

Develop Great People

• Coach and develop team members through positive feedback, recognition, and hands‑on training.
• Build team confidence, capability, and accountability.
• Help identify and develop future leaders. Many of our leaders started as team members and grew their careers with Tacodeli!
• Foster a culture where people enjoy coming to work and can be their authentic selves.

Drive Operational Excellence

• Lead shifts that deliver exceptional food quality, speed of service, cleanliness and hospitality.
• Ensure consistent execution of our scratch‑made menu and operational standards.
• Maintain food safety and sanitation practices that protect our guests and team.
• Utilize operational tools and resources to support restaurant success.
• Recognize and celebrate team wins while reinforcing great behaviors.

What We Offer

• Average earnings of $20 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 benefit options 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.

What We’re Looking For

• A hospitality‑first mindset and passion for serving others.
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills.
• A hands‑on leadership style and willingness to jump in wherever needed.
• Flexibility to work mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays as business needs require.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment.
• A commitment to food safety, quality and creating exceptional guest experiences.

You’ll Thrive Here If You

• Enjoy coaching and developing others.
• Lead by example rather than from the sidelines.
• Believe great hospitality starts with a great team culture.
• Take pride in quality, cleanliness and attention to detail.
• Love working with people and celebrating team successes.

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.

As an equal opportunity employer, Tacodeli considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age, height, weight, marital status, sexual orientation, familial status, genetic information or any other characteristic or protected classes as defined by federal, state, or local law. We are an E-Verify employer.

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.