Scratch Kitchen Manager - Lead & Elevate Team Quality

Tacodeli; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

PTO

Health, Dental, Vision

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

50% off shift meals

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Tacodeli in Austin, TX is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead the Back of House and uphold our scratch-made standards with fresh, high-quality ingredients.

You will recruit, train and coach a kitchen team, drive food quality, safety, labor, and food cost while partnering with the General Manager to improve restaurant performance and guest satisfaction. A hands-on leader with strong organizational skills is ideal.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of restaurant kitchen leadership experience.
• Demonstrated ability to lead high-volume kitchen operations and maintain consistent food quality.
• Experience recruiting, hiring, training, coaching and developing a high‑performing kitchen team.
• Working knowledge of food cost, labor, inventory, purchasing, waste management and operational efficiency.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation and kitchen operating standards.
• Ability to partner with the General Manager to analyze operational and financial reports, identify opportunities and develop action plans to improve Back of House results.
• Strong organization, prioritization, communication and follow‑through.
• Hands‑on leadership style and willingness to work alongside the team.
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead Back of House operations and develop the kitchen team.
• Partner with the Head of Culinary to execute recipes and standards, ensuring consistent quality.
• Oversee prep, production and inventory to minimize waste and control costs.
• Ensure health department compliance and food safety standards across shifts.
• Manage schedules and labor to meet business demands and labor goals.
• Collaborate with the General Manager to drive restaurant performance and guest experience.

Skills

Leadership

High-volume kitchen

Food cost understanding

Food safety knowledge

Team coaching

English/Spanish (optional)

Job description

Tacodeli in Austin, TX is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead the Back of House and uphold our scratch-made standards with fresh, high-quality ingredients.

You will recruit, train and coach a kitchen team, drive food quality, safety, labor, and food cost while partnering with the General Manager to improve restaurant performance and guest satisfaction. A hands-on leader with strong organizational skills is ideal.