Kitchen Manager

Torchy's Tacos; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant chain as a Kitchen Manager in Houston, TX. You will oversee all Back of House operations, ensuring high standards of food quality and team performance. This role requires strong leadership, kitchen management experience, and a passion for food. Enjoy competitive pay, benefits, and growth opportunities in a vibrant work environment.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k)

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Monthly bonuses and food discounts

Growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 3+ years of kitchen management experience required.
• Bilingual skills are a plus.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Manage food costs, orders, and inventories.
• Select and hire BOH Team Members.
• Support daily store operations and run shifts.

Skills

Teamwork

Leadership

Communication

Time Management

Education

State alcohol-server certification

Manager ServSafe Certification

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, 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 passionate about scratch-made food, results-oriented, self-motivated, and eager to develop 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
• Creating the BOH Team Member schedules to meet labor targets supporting sales projections
• Verifying that BOH Team Members follow recipes, weigh prepped items, record production, and portion servings correctly
• Using Mystery Shop and restaurant assessment results to develop action plans for top-notch operations and food quality
• Communicating the "why's and how's" to Team Members when giving direction
• Motivating and leading Team Members supporting Torchy’s Values
• Running shifts and supporting daily store operations
• Partnering with Learning & Development to ensure proper training and certification of BOH Team Members

What You’ll Need

• 3+ years of kitchen management experience
• State alcohol-server and Manager ServSafe Certifications
• Understanding of training and development concepts
• Ability to foster teamwork, leadership skills, and effective communication
• Excellent time management skills
• Bilingual skills are a plus
• Ability to lift, push, pull, or carry objects up to 40 pounds
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods, and reach for objects at various heights

Benefits of Being a Torchy’s Team Member

• Pay based on experience, with bonus opportunities
• Medical, dental, vision benefits, and 401(k)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Access to earned wages via DailyPay
• Monthly bonuses and food discounts for you and your spouse
• Casual attire and company swag
• Growth opportunities and a rewarding career
• Exclusive discounts and community support through Torchy’s Foundation
• Bragging rights and being part of a big deal!

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industry: Restaurants

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