Kitchen Manager

Torchy's Tacos; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Torchy's Tacos is seeking a passionate Kitchen Manager to oversee back-of-the-house operations. This role involves food cost management, team leadership, and upholding quality standards. Ideal candidates have extensive kitchen management experience along with essential certifications. Join a fun and vibrant team dedicated to serving the best damn tacos!

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k)

Paid Time Off (PTO)

DailyPay for immediate pay access

Food discount card

Casual attire

Growth opportunities

Exclusive discounts for events

Support from Torchy’s Family Foundation

Qualifications

• 3+ years of kitchen management experience.
• High-level understanding of training and development concepts.
• Bilingual is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage food costs, orders, and inventory.
• Select and hire all BOH Team Members.
• Conduct training and certification for BOH Team Members.

Skills

Leadership

Time Management

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Manager ServSafe Certification

State alcohol-server certification

Job description

The Torchy's legacy began in Austin, Texas in 2006 with an idea, a dedicated executive chef and a food trailer to now operating in dozens of locations across multiple states. OUR MISSION: Be Damn Good. OUR VISION: Serve people the best damn tacos. OUR WHY: Passion. OUR MOTTO: 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 Certification s
• 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:

• Pay range 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!)

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