Kitchen Operations Lead: Quality, Cost & Team Leadership

Tacoria - Hoboken; Hoboken (NJ); Sur place; USD 85 000 - 105 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Tacoria - Hoboken is seeking a seasoned BOH Manager to lead kitchen operations, ensure food quality, safety, and efficiency, and partner with FOH leadership to deliver smooth service. You will supervise cooks and prep staff, manage inventory and costs, uphold health regulations, and drive consistency across recipes and service during peak hours.

Lead by example during service, coach on technique and food safety, and maintain calm, organized operations while optimizing prep, ticket flow, and

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of kitchen leadership or management experience.
• Strong knowledge of cooking techniques and kitchen operations.
• Understanding of food safety regulations and best practices.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Responsabilités

• Hire, train, and supervise cooks, prep staff, and dishwashers.
• Create schedules and manage labor to meet business needs.
• Lead by example during service, maintaining a calm and organized kitchen.
• Coach staff on technique, consistency, and food safety.
• Ensure all dishes meet quality, portion, and presentation standards.
• Maintain consistency in recipes and cooking procedures.
• Conduct regular line checks and tastings.
• Oversee final food presentation.
• Manage food inventory, ordering, and vendor relationships.
• Control food costs, waste, and portioning.
• Conduct regular inventory counts and track usage trends.
• Ensure proper storage and rotation (FIFO methods).
• Enforce health, safety, and sanitation regulations.
• Ensure compliance with local health department standards.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free kitchen.
• Train staff on food handling and safety procedures.
• Oversee prep lists and daily kitchen setup.
• Ensure efficient ticket flow and timely food production.
• Coordinate with FOH to manage service pace and special requests.
• Troubleshoot issues during service to prevent delays.
• Monitor kitchen KPIs (ticket times, waste, labor %).
• Maintain equipment and coordinate repairs as needed.

Connaissances

Kitchen leadership

Team management

Food safety

Inventory control

Cost control

Description du poste

Tacoria - Hoboken is seeking a seasoned BOH Manager to lead kitchen operations, ensure food quality, safety, and efficiency, and partner with FOH leadership to deliver smooth service. You will supervise cooks and prep staff, manage inventory and costs, uphold health regulations, and drive consistency across recipes and service during peak hours.

Lead by example during service, coach on technique and food safety, and maintain calm, organized operations while optimizing prep, ticket flow, and