Kitchen Manager

XO Taco is a vibrant and fast-growing restaurant concept specializing in bold flavors, fresh ingredients, and an energetic guest experience around tacos and tequila. This taco bar offers progressive variations of tacos, margaritas, and other Tex-Mex inspired dishes. Known for combining creativity with consistency, XO Taco is dedicated to maintaining a fun, eclectic, and welcoming dining atmosphere that appeals to a diverse clientele. The restaurant prides itself on building a strong, team-driven kitchen culture focused on collaboration and professional growth. It fosters a high-energy working environment where innovative ideas and quality food preparation meet to deliver exceptional culinary experiences. As part of a growing chain, XO Taco offers exciting career opportunities along with employee perks such as dining discounts and paid time off.

The role of Kitchen Manager at XO Taco plays a pivotal part in ensuring the smooth operation of the restaurant's back-of-house activities. The Kitchen Manager is responsible for leading all daily kitchen operations and maintaining high standards of food quality, presentation, and consistency that align with XO Taco's brand reputation. This role requires managing kitchen staff through effective hiring, training, scheduling, and development to maintain an efficient, productive, and positive team environment. They oversee inventory management, vendor relationships, and ordering processes to keep operations cost-effective and sustainable. Key responsibilities also include managing food and labor costs to optimize kitchen profitability while ensuring strict compliance with health, safety, and sanitation regulations. The Kitchen Manager supports high-volume service through the creation and maintenance of preparation systems and par levels. During busy service hours, they act as the leadership point, including expediting orders to maintain timely food delivery. In addition to operational tasks, this role fosters a positive and accountable kitchen culture that motivates staff and upholds XO Taco's standards. This position is ideal for an experienced kitchen leader with a passion for hospitality, an eye for quality, and strong organizational skills who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic restaurant environment. Employment is offered on a full-time basis with a competitive salary that reflects experience. This role also provides career growth within the XO brand, making it a rewarding choice for driven professionals eager to advance their culinary leadership careers.