Kitchen Manager: Lead Fast-Paced Team, Grow & Elevate

Landed; Woburn (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

Shift meals & discounts

Career path & leadership development

High-energy restaurant culture

Learning culture & accountability

Paid time off

Performance-based bonuses

Paid weekly

Job summary

Talkin' Tacos is seeking a hands-on Kitchen Manager to lead the kitchen, coach culinary teams, and maintain top food quality and safety. You will drive daily operations, cost controls, and a culture of learning in a fast-paced setting.

We prize strong leadership, exceptional standards, and a proactive approach to hiring and training. This role offers growth within a high-energy restaurant family.

Qualifications

• Experience leading kitchen teams in a fast-paced restaurant environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Passion for food, people development, and high standards.
• Ability to stay calm, focused, and solutions-oriented under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and direct the kitchen team to execute with speed, quality, and consistency.
• Ensure all food is prepared to Talkin' Tacos standards with bold flavor and no shortcuts.
• Maintain compliance with health, safety, fire, and food handling regulations at all levels.
• Oversee kitchen policies and procedures during assigned shifts.
• Step in on the line and perform all kitchen positions as needed.
• Ensure proper storage, temperatures, recipes, portions, and ingredients.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

People development

Food safety

Budgeting

Hiring

Job description

Talkin' Tacos is seeking a hands-on Kitchen Manager to lead the kitchen, coach culinary teams, and maintain top food quality and safety. You will drive daily operations, cost controls, and a culture of learning in a fast-paced setting.

We prize strong leadership, exceptional standards, and a proactive approach to hiring and training. This role offers growth within a high-energy restaurant family.