Kitchen Operations Leader: Quality, Cost & Team

Tacoria - Edgewater; Edgewater (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tacoria - Edgewater is seeking an BOH Manager to oversee all kitchen operations, ensuring food quality, safety, and efficiency. You will lead cooks and prep staff, manage inventory and costs, and collaborate with FOH leadership to deliver smooth service.

The role requires strong leadership, a solid grasp of kitchen procedures, and the ability to perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment. This on-site position offers opportunities to mentor staff and optimize operations in a dynamic

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of kitchen experience, including leadership or management (preferred).
• Strong knowledge of cooking techniques and kitchen operations.
• Leadership and team development skills.
• Understanding of food safety regulations and best practices.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen staff and manage daily kitchen operations.
• Oversee food quality, portioning, and presentation standards.
• Manage inventory, ordering, and vendor relationships.
• Control costs, waste, and portioning.
• Enforce health and safety regulations and sanitation standards.
• Coordinate with FOH to ensure smooth service and ticket flow.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Team management

Food safety

Inventory management

Cost control

Tools

Vendor management

Kitchen equipment knowledge

Job description

Tacoria - Edgewater is seeking an BOH Manager to oversee all kitchen operations, ensuring food quality, safety, and efficiency. You will lead cooks and prep staff, manage inventory and costs, and collaborate with FOH leadership to deliver smooth service.

The role requires strong leadership, a solid grasp of kitchen procedures, and the ability to perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment. This on-site position offers opportunities to mentor staff and optimize operations in a dynamic