Kitchen Manager - Flexible Schedule, Health Insurance

Tacoria; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Paid training

Free shift meals and discounts

Job summary

Tacoria in Jersey City, NJ is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead our fast-paced team and ensure top-quality Mexican cuisine. You will supervise and train kitchen staff, manage schedules, and uphold safety standards.

You will also drive menu changes, monitor food costs, and maintain equipment while delivering an excellent guest experience. This full-time role offers growth and competitive pay.

Qualifications

• Experience leading and supervising a kitchen team.
• At least 1 year of restaurant experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and supervise a team (1 year preferred).
• Excellent communication skills.
• Spanish language skills are a plus.
• US work authorization.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Culinary education or mentorship preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of up to kitchen staff, including line chefs.
• Ensure quality and consistency of our food.
• Schedule, supervise, and provide culinary training to the team.
• Roll out menu and recipe changes and ensure staff is trained.
• Maintain equipment.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and participate in audits.
• Monitor food costs.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Spanish language

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma

Culinary education

Tools

Serve Safe certification

Job description

Tacoria in Jersey City, NJ is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead our fast-paced team and ensure top-quality Mexican cuisine. You will supervise and train kitchen staff, manage schedules, and uphold safety standards.

You will also drive menu changes, monitor food costs, and maintain equipment while delivering an excellent guest experience. This full-time role offers growth and competitive pay.