Kitchen Manager: Lead, Develop Talent & Deliver Flavor

Talkin' Tacos; Woburn (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Talkin’ Tacos in Massachusetts is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead the heart of our operation. You’ll coach and develop the culinary team, oversee daily kitchen operations, protect food quality and safety, and drive a profitable, high-performing restaurant.

This hands-on leader role emphasizes culture, growth, and high standards in a fast-paced environment. You’ll step in on the line when needed, manage labor costs, ensure compliance with health and safety rules, and mentor future leaders.

Qualifications

• Hands-on leader who coaches and develops culinary team.
• Oversees daily kitchen operations and ensures food quality.
• Protects food safety and compliance with health regulations.
• Drives profitability and high performance in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and direct the kitchen team to execute with speed, quality, and consistency.
• Ensure all food is prepared to Talkin’ Tacos standards—bold flavor, zero shortcuts.
• Maintain compliance with health, safety, fire, and food handling regulations.
• Support hiring by interviewing candidates and making thoughtful hiring recommendations.
• Drive daily prep sheets, yield sheets, and monthly inventory.
• Manage labor costs to meet budgeted goals while maintaining morale.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Staff development

Inventory management

Food safety

Hiring interviews

Job description

Talkin’ Tacos in Massachusetts is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead the heart of our operation. You’ll coach and develop the culinary team, oversee daily kitchen operations, protect food quality and safety, and drive a profitable, high-performing restaurant.

This hands-on leader role emphasizes culture, growth, and high standards in a fast-paced environment. You’ll step in on the line when needed, manage labor costs, ensure compliance with health and safety rules, and mentor future leaders.