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Tacos el Terry

Chef de Cuisine

Nashville, TN, USA|Travel, Onsite

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $70,000.00 - $90,000.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

competitive salary
Quarterly bonus
Paid Time Off
401(k)
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
Accident protection
critical illness insurance
Domestic Partner Benefits
Restaurant Discounts
Employee assistance program

Job Description

Tacos El Terry is an exciting new addition to Nashville's vibrant culinary scene, set to open in April in the heart of Broadway, a location known for its bustling entertainment and rich musical heritage. This restaurant is a high-energy, quick-service taqueria dedicated to delivering an authentic Mexican dining experience. The establishment focuses on simplicity and quality, offering a curated menu featuring 4 to 5 made-to-order tacos, freshly prepared chips, guacamole, and a variety of fresh salsas. Each taco is crafted on fresh handmade tortillas, ensuring premium taste and freshness for every customer. The beverage program complements the food offerings by... Show More

Job Requirements

  • 2+ years of chef experience
  • Experience in food preparation and kitchen management
  • Ability to work flexible shifts including early mornings, late nights and weekends
  • Physical ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds
  • Strong leadership and communication skills
  • Ability to manage food costs and inventory

Job Qualifications

  • 4+ years of Chef de Cuisine experience in a full-service restaurant
  • Ability to lead and develop teams
  • Skilled in managing back of house systems

Job Duties

  • Lead the opening shift process including food orders, inventory and price updates, receiving and storage, overseeing inspections, and leading and managing menu changes
  • Lead, direct and ensure effective and efficient back of house operations including food prep and cooking, ensure adequate inventory levels of food and supplies, and supervise kitchen employees
  • Provide guidance and leadership to hourly and management teams while fostering a culture of caring
  • Track and control food cost, purchase and order food product and supplies for the restaurant including daily product order
  • Partner with General Manager and/or designated managers/chefs to create prep lists throughout the day and assign production duties to back of house staff
  • Perform regular line checks throughout the day to ensure quality of all menu items
  • Partner with General Manager and/or designated managers/chefs to regularly review and maintain recipe books
  • Ensure effective communication of food production and timing issues, needs, and special requests between front of house and back of house
  • Partner with General Manager and management team to interview, hire, onboard, train, supervise and develop all back of house employees and teams as needed
  • Model and promote teamwork across all teams
  • Use tact and good judgment when dealing with challenges pertaining to guests, vendors and employees, and respond with patience and courtesy
  • Work a variety of days and shifts including early mornings, late nights and weekends at multiple sites with or without overnight travel, as needed
  • Move and lift up to 10 pounds, frequently move and/or lift up to 25 pounds, occasionally move and/or lift up to 50 pounds

Job Qualifications

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)

Job Location

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