Kitchen Manager: Lead a Fresh, Fast-Paced Mexican Kitchen

Tacoria; Summit (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Paid training

Employee discount

Job summary

Tacoria in Edgewater, NJ is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead a busy kitchen. You will oversee a team of kitchen staff, ensure quality and consistency, and train staff on new menus and recipes.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of restaurant experience, strong leadership and communication skills, and Spanish language ability is a plus. This is a full-time role with benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• US work authorization required.
• High school or GED equivalent.
• Culinary education or mentorship preferred.
• Serve Safe certification preferred.
• Flexibility to cover shifts, including weekends.
• Reliable transportation to work.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of up to kitchen staff, including line cooks.
• Schedule, supervise, and provide culinary training to the team.
• Roll out menu and recipe changes and train staff accordingly.
• Maintain equipment and ensure health and safety compliance.
• Monitor food costs and contribute to audits and inspections.

Skills

Fast-paced experience

Restaurant experience

Team leadership

Communication skills

Spanish language

Education

High school diploma

Culinary education

Serve Safe certification

Job description

Tacoria in Edgewater, NJ is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead a busy kitchen. You will oversee a team of kitchen staff, ensure quality and consistency, and train staff on new menus and recipes.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of restaurant experience, strong leadership and communication skills, and Spanish language ability is a plus. This is a full-time role with benefits and growth opportunities.