Kitchen Manager - Experience Required

Company: Torchy's Tacos
Location: Lubbock
Posted on: November 25, 2022

Job Description:

The Torchy's legacy began in Austin, Texas in 2006 with an idea, a dedicated executive chef and a food trailer to now operating in dozens of locations across multiple states. - OUR MISSION: Be Damn Good. OUR VISION: Serve people the best damn tacos. OUR WHY: Passion. OUR MOTTO: Devil is in the details.Here's what we need:
As a Torchy's Kitchen Manager, you will be responsible for all Back of the House (BOH) operations, including maintaining a safe and impressively clean kitchen, and instilling a culture of "If it's not great we don't serve it! -We are looking for someone who is passionate about scratch-made food! This individual is results-oriented and is self-motivated, with a passion for developing others.
What you'll be doing:

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• Managing food costs, placing orders, updating pricing, and completing inventories
  
• Selecting, interviewing, and hiring all BOH Team Members to ensure proper staffing levels are met
  
• Creating the BOH Team Member schedules to hit labor targets that properly support sales projections
  
• Verifying that BOH Team Members follow all recipes, properly weigh prepped items, record production numbers for items, and portion servings correctly
  
• Utilizing Mystery Shop and the Damn Good Restaurant Assessment results to develop action plans to provide over the top operations and food quality
  
• Communicating the "why's and how's" to Team Members when giving them direction
  
• Motivating and leading all Team Members in a way that supports our Torchy's Values
  
• Running Damn Good shifts and supporting the daily operation of the store
  
• Partnering with the Learning & Development team to ensure all BOH Team Members are properly trained and certified
  
  QUE-SO---here's what you'll need:
  
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  • 3+ years of kitchen management experience
    
  • Required state alcohol-server and Manager ServSafe Certifications
    
  • High-level understanding of training and development concepts
    
  • Ability to foster teamwork
    
  • Leadership skills
    
  • Oral and written communication skills
    
  • Excellent with time management
    
  • Bilingual a plus
    
  • Must be able to use to lift, push, pull, or carry heavy objects up to 40 pounds
    
  • Must be able to stand for several hours and walk for long periods of time
    
  • Must be able to bend, stretch, twist, or reach for objects on shelves at various height levels
    
    Let's TACO 'bout why it pays to be a Torchy's Team Member:
    
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      -Never again wait for a paycheck! - Torchy's is proud to be a DailyPay partner -- allowing you to access your pay as soon as the next day
      
    • Pay range (based on candidate experience)
      
    • Period based Bonus eligibility
      
    • Access to all benefits including medical, dental, and vision plus 401(k) -
      
    • Paid Time Off (PTO) -
      
    • Monthly Bonus eligibility -
      
    • Damn Good food discount card for you AND your spouse
      
    • Our attire is casual and we'll throw in some of the swag
      
    • Incredible growth opportunities. This is more than just a job---it's a Damn Good career!
      
    • Day 1 access to exclusive discounts to shows, sporting events, hotels and much more
      
    • Torchy's Family Foundation supports our fellow Team Members in times of need and crisis
      
    • Bragging rights (Yeah, we're kind of a big deal!)
      

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