Head Chef (m/w/d)

Tacombi is a vibrant and rapidly expanding Mexican taqueria and hospitality company founded in 2005 on the warm beaches of the Yucatan. Based in New York City, Tacombi prides itself on delivering authentic Mexican flavors through its multiple taquerias across Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens. With locations in trendy neighborhoods such as Nolita, West Village, Flatiron, and Williamsburg, Tacombi continues to grow its footprint by emphasizing quality, culture, and community. The company is committed to fostering employee growth and teamwork, creating a welcoming environment for both staff and patrons alike. As Tacombi expands, it seeks passionate individuals who share its values and enthusiasm for excellent food and service.

The Master Taquero role at Tacombi is essential to maintaining the company's culinary excellence and operational success. This full-time position, offering a salary range of $70,000 to $75,000 annually, demands a detail-oriented and proactive individual who will oversee all back-of-house (BOH) operations. The Master Taquero is responsible for ensuring every menu item meets the high standards set by the executive chef and culinary director, guaranteeing consistent quality and presentation. Working closely alongside the General Manager (GM), this role involves managing day-to-day kitchen operations, including purchasing, inventory optimization, maintenance, and staffing.

As a chef de cuisine, the Master Taquero will lead the BOH team with a focus on training, development, and performance management, ensuring that all staff are well-prepared to meet departmental goals and health standards. This position requires a hands-on leader capable of creating efficient systems and workflows that optimize labor costs and control food cost percentages (COGS). Additionally, the Master Taquero collaborates with sous-chefs and GM to minimize waste and maintain alignment with the overall profit and loss (P&L) objectives.

This role also entails managing equipment maintenance, fostering strong relationships with service providers, and participating actively in frontline training during team huddles to ensure seamless communication between BOH and front-of-house (FOH) teams. As a critical member of the management team, the Master Taquero will contribute significantly to the culinary reputation and operational effectiveness of each Tacombi location.

Tacombi offers a comprehensive benefits package including career advancement opportunities, health insurance subsidies, dental and vision plans, commuter benefits, pre-tax healthcare expense accounts, dependent care savings, a 401(k) retirement plan, and a referral bonus program. The company emphasizes health and safety, requiring masks, COVID-19 vaccination, and health screening protocols to protect employees and customers. This is a wonderful opportunity for culinary professionals passionate about Mexican cuisine to join a dynamic and growing brand that values teamwork, quality, and innovation.