Kitchen Manager at Torchy's Tacos in The Woodlands, Texas

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:

• 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:

• 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 perks:

• 
  Access to all benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  


• 
  401(k) Eligibility


• Paid Time Off (PTO)


• Day 1 access to exclusive discounts to shows, sporting events, hotels and much more


• Damn Good food discount card for you AND your spouse


• Our attire is casual and we’ll throw in some of the swag
  


• 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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