Kitchen Manager

Company: Torchy's Tacos
Location: Norman
Posted on: May 14, 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:

• 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 certifiedQUE-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 preferred
  • 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 levelsLet's TACO 'bout why it pays to be a Torchy's Team Member:
    • 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)
    • 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!)

Keywords: Torchy's Tacos, Norman , Kitchen Manager, Hospitality & Tourism , Norman, Oklahoma