Kitchen Manager

Torchy's Tacos; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company renowned for its vibrant food culture as a Kitchen Manager, where you'll ensure exceptional operations in the kitchen and foster a culture of excellence among your team. You'll manage food costs, maintain a safe environment, and lead passionate individuals who thrive on scratch-made food. An opportunity awaits for those ready to make significant contributions in a fun, dynamic setting, enhanced by great benefits and growth opportunities.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

DailyPay access

Food discount for employees

Growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 3+ years of kitchen management experience required.
• Required state alcohol-server and Manager ServSafe Certifications.
• Strong leadership and time management skills necessary.

Responsibilities

• Manage all Back of the House operations.
• Oversee food costs and team member schedules.
• Train and develop BOH Team Members.

Skills

Leadership

Time Management

Communication

Teamwork

Bilingual

Education

Manager ServSafe Certifications

Job description

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The Torchy’s legacy began in Austin, Texas in 2006 with an idea, a dedicated executive chef, and a food trailer to now operating over 130 restaurants nationwide.

OUR PURPOSE: IGNITING YOUR ORIGINALITY.

OUR VISION: TO BE THE CHOICE FOR ALL WHO CRAVE DAMN GOOD FOOD AND TO EXPRESS THEIR AUTHENTIC SPIRIT.

OUR MISSION: PASSIONATE PEOPLE CRAFTING CRAVEABLE FOOD AND WELCOMING VIBES.

OUR MOTTO: THE DEVIL IS IN THE DETAILS.

Here’s What We Need

As a Torchy’s Kitchen Manager, you will be responsible for all Back of the House (BOH) operations, including maintaining a safe and impressively clean kitchen, and instilling a culture of “If it’s not great we don’t serve it! We are looking for someone who is passionate about scratch-made food! This individual is results-oriented and is self-motivated, with a passion for developing others.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Managing food costs, placing orders, updating pricing, and completing inventories
• Selecting, interviewing, and hiring all BOH Team Members to ensure proper staffing levels are met
• Creating the BOH Team Member schedules to hit labor targets that properly support sales projections
• Verifying that BOH Team Members follow all recipes, properly weigh prepped items, record production numbers for items, and portion servings correctly
• Utilizing Mystery Shop and the Damn Good Restaurant Assessment results to develop action plans to provide over the top operations and food quality
• Communicating the "why's and how’s" to Team Members when giving them direction
• Motivating and leading all Team Members in a way that supports our Torchy’s Values
• Running Damn Good shifts and supporting the daily operation of the store
• Partnering with the Learning & Development team to ensure all BOH Team Members are properly trained and certified
  
  
  

QUE-SO…here’s What You’ll Need

• 3+ years of kitchen management experience
• Required state alcohol-server and Manager ServSafe Certifications
• High-level understanding of training and development concepts
• Ability to foster teamwork
• Leadership skills
• Oral and written communication skills
• Excellent with time management
• Bilingual a plus
• Must be able to use to lift, push, pull, or carry heavy objects up to 40 pounds
• 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
  
  
  

Let’s TACO ‘bout why it pays to be a Torchy’s Team Member:

• $55K - $65K based on candidate experience
• Period based Bonus eligibility
• Access to all benefits including medical, dental, and vision plus 401(k)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Never again wait for a paycheck! Torchy's is proud to be a DailyPay partner -- allowing you to access your pay as soon as the next day
• Monthly Bonus eligibility
• Damn Good food discount card for you AND your spouse
• Our attire is casual and we’ll throw in some of the swag
• Incredible growth opportunities. This is more than just a job…it's a Damn Good career!
• Day 1 access to exclusive discounts to shows, sporting events, hotels and much more
• Torchy’s Family Foundation supports our fellow Team Members in times of need and crisis
• Bragging rights (Yeah, we’re kind of a big deal!)

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Restaurants

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