Shift Leader

Velvet Taco; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Pay

Paid Time Off accrued

Health Benefits for Full-Time and Part-Time Team Members

Commuter Benefits

Laid Back Uniform & Cool Swag

FREE Tacos

Kick Ass Culture

Tattoo reimbursement from CEO

Job summary

Velvet Taco in Plano, Texas, is looking for a passionate team leader to manage Hourly Team Members and ensure an exceptional guest experience. The ideal candidate is skilled in cash handling, food safety, and delivering friendly service. This role promotes a positive work environment while maintaining adherence to culinary standards.

Enjoy excellent pay, health benefits, and unique perks including paid time off and free tacos. Join our laid-back culture where you can be yourself!

Responsibilities

• Manage Hourly Team Members and interact with Guests professionally.
• Execute daily opening, mid, and closing duties per standards.
• Handle Guest concerns effectively to ensure positive resolutions.
• Conduct cash handling and manage deposits during shifts.
• Lead Team Members and motivate adherence to procedures.
• De-escalate issues between Team Members and ensure everyone is heard.
• Assist Management with inventory processes.
• Prioritize food safety and cleanliness during shifts.

Job description

We are hiring!! Are you relentless in the pursuit of excellence? Maybe even a little rebellious (especially when it comes to food)? Do you believe teamwork is the secret ingredient to achieving greatness? Do you want to be part of a tribe of people who stand together, operate with purpose, and win… then Velvet Taco is the place for you!

Perks

• Excellent Pay
• Paid Time Off accrued, starting with your first paycheck
• Health Benefits offered for Full‑Time and Part‑Time Team Members
• Commuter Benefits
• Laid Back Uniform & Cool Swag
• FREE Tacos!
• Kick Ass Culture that celebrates you being YOU!
• Oh, and if you’re inclined to get a Velvet Taco tattoo, our CEO will pay for it

Responsibilities

• Manages the Hourly Team Members and interacts with Guests in a friendly, professional, and responsive way.
• Executes opening, mid, and closing duties daily following Velvet Taco’s standard procedures and recipe guidelines.
• Skilled at handling Guest concerns and guiding them toward a positive resolution.
• Adept at cash‑handling, setting up POS drawers, performing comps and voids, and managing deposits during the shift.
• Presents self as a leader among the Team Members and motivates others to follow procedures, work with a sense of urgency, and ensure a positive Guest experience.
• Skilled at de‑escalating issues between Team Members, making everyone feel heard.
• Supports Management with the inventory process.
• Always keeps food safety a high priority during the shift by performing line checks, checking shelf storage and expiration dates for prepped food, and keeping the restaurant clean and in order.
• Manages the daily prep list and signs off on all prepped items to ensure adherence to our specifications and flavor profiles.
• It is a role model when it comes to maintaining an environment that is safe for our Team Members & Guests by enforcing the use of cut gloves, keeping floors clean and dry, and removing any obstacles that may prevent a work or dining space.
• Communicates and delivers a friendly, welcoming, exceptional guest experience.
• Embraces feedback, is eager to learn, and takes accountability for their actions.
• Proficient in a fast‑paced environment and manages time effectively.
• Is comfortable in all areas of the restaurant as it relates to culinary, hospitality, and Guest interaction.