Master Taquera/o (Chef) - Tacombi
Queens, NY
About the Job
Tacombi is a fast-growing, omni-channel consumer and retail brand that is committed to globally sharing Mexican food and culture through hospitality experiences, CPG products, community outreach and digital content. Over the next couple years, we'll be significantly expanding our footprint across the U.S., which means we are going to hire a lot of people and each one of them needs to uphold our brand promise, embody our core values and always extend Mexican Hospitality – Tacombi's unique service culture – to our growing customer and employee bases.
The Master Taquero ensures the flawless execution of all menu items to meet Tacombi standards; They manage the day-to-day BOH operations working hard to meet labor, COGS and operations goals. A Master Taquero works side by side with the GM to make their store a successful location.
Menu Execution
- Execute the menu items as designed by executive chef and as shown in workshops
- Lead and monitor all food production to maintain quality and quantity goals
- Purchases accordingly to execute menu to its fullest
- Execute Menu by following recipes provided by Culinary director
Training, Development
- Manage the training and development of all BOH staff including Sous-chefs.
- Build a bench of exceptional BOH talent through personal development and cross-training o Train senior BOH team-members (receiver & sous) for ordering and COGS management best practices
- Manage the performance of each member of the BOH team
- Train BOH team to meet DOH standards and for DOH inspection readiness
- Trains FOH staff by explaining Menu items during huddle ups
Service & Operations
- Manage day-to-day kitchen operations; create and maintain systems and processes to increase knowledge, efficiency and productivity of BOH team
- Work on daily Order Guide, ensuring full optimization of the quantity of products being ordered o Build and manage a maintenance and repairs calendar
- Partner with GM to build strong relationships with service providers
- Ensure proper maintenance of equipment
Financial Management
- Working closely with GM, create and maintain systems and processes to ensure Labor and COGS targets are met and P&L's are aligned.
- Works with GM and sous-chefs to ensure waste is very low.
- Build weekly BOH schedules to meet labor targets and confirms with KOM if any over time will hit
- Manage daily forecast of products to be sold to optimize inventory usage
Qualifications:
- Able to work any shift and flexible schedule
- Able to work long hours
- Holder of a Food Handler certificate
- Clean and organized with excellent hygiene
- Physically fit and able to safely lift up to 50 pounds
- Detail-oriented and proactive
- Multi-tasks efficiently
- Positive attitude
- Willing to learn and take direction
- Knowledge of Mexican Cuisine
- Financial Knowledge
Annual salary starting at $75,000 DOE
Tacombi offers equal opportunities to all applicants, and we are committed to supporting diversity, equity and inclusion. We aim to hire, develop and retain top employees through structured processes that reduce bias and promote equity and belonging.
