Kitchen Operations Leader: Food Quality & Team Growth

Tacoria - Jersey City; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

You will manage inventory and costs, coordinate with FOH, maintain health standards, train staff, and drive improvements in line checks, portions, and presentation under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Hire, train, and supervise cooks, prep staff, and dishwashers
• Create schedules and manage labor to meet business needs
• Lead during service to maintain calm and organized kitchen
• Coach staff on technique, consistency, and safety
• Oversee inventory, ordering, and vendor relationships
• Control costs, waste, and portioning
• Maintain sanitation and safety standards
• Coordinate with FOH to manage service pace

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Team management

Food safety knowledge

Working under pressure

Job description

You will manage inventory and costs, coordinate with FOH, maintain health standards, train staff, and drive improvements in line checks, portions, and presentation under pressure in a fast-paced environment.