Taqueria Mgr FT

Vallarta Supermarkets; Duarte (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life and AD&D Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid vacation

Access to legal services

Holiday pay premium

Savings marketplace & credit union

Recognition programs

Job summary

Vallarta Supermarkets in Duarte, CA is seeking a Taquería Manager to oversee operations, quality, and performance of the Taquería department, ensuring authentic food, outstanding service, and adherence to freshness, sanitation, and safety standards.

You will lead staff, plan schedules, monitor inventory, maintain displays, and drive sales while controlling costs. The role demands strong leadership, training ability, and a commitment to food safety.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Prior management experience in restaurant or culinary trades preferred.
• Ability to train and develop employees in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of equipment and tools used in food preparation.
• Must pass food safety certification every 3 years.
• Strong math and problem-solving skills.
• Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand English.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
• Exposure to perishable products, cooking equipment, and changing conditions.
• Collaborative, team-focused environment.
• Must work flexible schedule: afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Lead department staff, delegate tasks, enforce policies, and foster a service-focused environment.
• Model extraordinary service, greet and assist customers, and maintain a welcoming Taquería.
• Train, coach, and evaluate employees; recognize strong performance; and recommend promotions.
• Plan schedules, order inventory, review invoices, and maintain records of sales, transfers, and purchases.
• Ensure food freshness, consistency in flavor and appearance, and compliance with recipes and standards.
• Maintain displays, rotate and replenish products, and follow signage guidelines.
• Enforce Safety Program and health department regulations; correct unsafe acts or conditions.
• Maintain clean and safe food preparation, storage, and sales areas.
• Conduct inventory every 4 weeks, manage shrink, and audit pricing, weights, and measures.
• Perform additional tasks to support department and store success.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Team development

Operations planning

Food safety

English proficiency

Legal work authorization

Adaptability

Job description

Career Opportunities with Vallarta Supermarkets

A great place to work.

Are you ready for new challenges and new opportunities?

About the Role

The Taquería Manager is responsible for planning, directing, and managing the operations, quality, and performance of the Taquería department. This role ensures authentic food preparation, customer service excellence, and compliance with Vallarta standards of freshness, sanitation, and safety. The Taquería Manager drives sales, controls expenses, leads employee development, and creates an inviting, customer-focused environment.

What You’ll Do

• Leadership & Supervision: Manage department staff, delegate tasks, enforce policies, and foster a positive, service-focused environment.
• Customer Service: Model extraordinary service, greet and assist customers, and maintain a clean, welcoming Taquería.
• Team Development: Train, coach, and evaluate employees; recognize strong performance; and recommend promotions.
• Operations: Plan schedules, order inventory, review invoices, and maintain accurate records of sales, transfers, and purchases.
• Product Quality: Ensure food freshness, consistency in flavor and appearance, and compliance with Vallarta’s recipes and standards.
• Merchandising: Maintain displays, rotate and replenish products, and follow schematic and signage guidelines.
• Compliance & Safety: Enforce Vallarta’s Safety Program and health department regulations; correct unsafe acts or conditions immediately.
• Sanitation: Maintain clean and safe food preparation, storage, and sales areas.
• Inventory & Reporting: Conduct inventory every 4 weeks, manage shrink, and audit pricing, weights, and measures.
• Other Duties: Perform additional tasks to support department and store success.

Physical Requirements

• Stand and walk constantly (6–8 hours/day).
• Frequently bend, squat, twist, kneel, and reach above/below shoulders.
• Frequent hand use for simple grasping, power grasping, pushing, pulling, and fine manipulation.
• Lift and carry up to 25 lbs. frequently and up to 30 lbs. occasionally (e.g., box of vegetables).
• Heaviest item carried: 25–30 lbs.; longest distance: 3 feet.
• Work in environments with temperature and humidity changes.
• No regular operation of vehicles or heavy machinery required.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Prior management experience in restaurant or culinary trades preferred.
• Ability to train and develop employees in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of equipment and tools used in food preparation.
• Must pass food safety certification every 3 years.
• Strong math and problem-solving skills.
• Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand English.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
• Exposure to perishable products, cooking equipment, and changing conditions.
• Collaborative, team-focused environment.
• Must work flexible schedule: afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Full-Time Team Members

• Free $25,000 Basic Life and AD&D Insurance.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan.
• Paid vacation.
• Access to legal services.
• Premium pay for holidays.
• Savings marketplace & credit union membership.
• Recognition programs (birthdays, years of service, spirit days, etc.).

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