Kitchen Supervisor / Lead Line Cook - TORTAZO NYC

Kitchen Supervisor / Lead Line Cook at Tortazo Times Square

New York, New York

Reports to: Culinary Manager

 About Us

Mas Sabor Por Favor! MORE FLAVOR PLEASE! Tortazo is a new restaurant group serving Mexican tortas, ensaladas, and margaritas.  We bring the joy of discovery of authentic Mexican flavors to Chicago, New York and many markets to come. While most people use authenticity as a buzzword, we embody the word in our flavors, ingredients, and techniques. Lead by award-winning chef Rick Bayless, we are guided by the tenets of Mexican Care hospitality that is unexpectedly caring, genuine, and enthusiastic. Lively and inviting, Tortazo lacks pretension or stiff formality. In all that we do, we celebrate the vibrancy of life through full flavors and experiences! It is this same energy and passion that we embody in our culture and ethos.

 What We Offer

• Hourly rate of $23-24
• Scheduling flexibility
• Health, Dental & Optical insurance plans
• Vacation & Wellness time
• Commuter Benefits, Health Savings Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401k match*
• 6 week paid parental leave*
• Career growth & development
• Discounted tortas, guac, bowls & more!

*depending on eligibility

Job Description

The Kitchen Supervisor will assist the Kitchen Manager in day-to-day operations. An individual in this position is expected to make daily decisions that drive guest satisfaction, team engagement, and make sound financial decisions for the restaurant. An individual in this position will have the ability to work various stations as needed.  

The Kitchen Supervisor will assist with:

• Ensure that every item is prepared safely, efficiently and to the highest possible standard.
• Lead a culinary team, effectively delegate responsibilities, maximize productivity, set and maintain high standards, and build strong relationships with team members, vendors and guests.
• Training and development of new team members
• General day-to-day operational tasks, such as scheduling and opening and closing responsibilities
• Overseeing team members and reinforcing Tortazo's mission and core values

In addition, the Lead Line Cook must ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal food safety, occupational safety, and employment guidelines. We are seeking an individual who has experience in the food service industry and can work in a fast-paced environment.  We want passionate leaders who are eager to grow professionally and can confidently support

Some of the responsibilities include:

• Maintain clean, safe work stations throughout the shift and break down at the end of the shift
• Communicate to the culinary manager and team for inventory, prep and walk-in needs. Ensuring we are always stocked with food.
• Learn and maintain knowledge on Mexican cuisine and execute different menu items seasonally
• Receiving and putting away orders and help with various kitchen tasks
• Ability to interact with team members and customers to successfully problem solve.

Job Qualifications:

• Proficiency in knife skills and kitchen equipment while maintaining a clean and safe restaurant
• Proven track record of being dependable, self-motivated and organized
• Ability to work quickly while maintaining safety standards and procedures
• Ability to work early morning hours or late-night hours, including weekends
• Training & certifications based on city/state requirements

Physical Functions:

• Ability to stand/walk an extended period of time per day
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Will frequently reach, bend, stoop, carry, and key in data
• Work in both warm and cool environments
• Ability to function in a high level of noise from music, guests, and kitchen environment
• Must be able to tolerate potential allergens: peanut products, egg, dairy, gluten, soy, seafood and shellfish 

*The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Bring the Flavor!

Tortazo provides equal opportunities for everyone that works for us and everyone that applies to join our team, without regard to sex or gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, any service, past, present, or future, in the uniformed services of the United States (military or veteran status), or any other consideration protected by federal, state, or local law.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position and does not contain all of the essential requirements and functions of the position. Employees will be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor.  This job description does not include all the duties that may be assigned to the employee and it may be revised from time to time with or without notice.

Due to the nature of the hospitality industry, employees may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the restaurant, which may include overtime, weekends and holidays.  The employee will carry out any other duties as are within the scope, spirit and purpose of the job as requested by the general manager.