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  • Back of House Kitchen Manager
    Back of House Kitchen Manager
    13 hours ago
    $55000–$65000 yearly
    Full-time
    Summit

    Do you love Mexican food? Well, we do too! We founded Tacoria as a way of bringing the authentic tastes, vibrant colors, rich culture, and warm hospitality of Mexico to our local community. Our food is made fresh daily, and our ingredients come straight from local farms. (For more on our story, visit our website: www.tacoria.com.) Due to our current growth and expansion, we currently have several Kitchen Manager positions available at our restaurants in Marlton and Cherry Hill! If you have experience managing and motivating a team of line cooks, enjoy working in a fast-paced and fun environment, and want to join a rapidly growing company with massive potential, then we want to hear from you. What will you be doing? • Managing a team of up to kitchen staff, including line chefs, • Ensuring the quality and consistency of our food, • Scheduling, supervising, and providing culinary training to the team, • Rolling out menu and recipe changes and ensuring staff is trained and well versed with our menu, • Maintaining equipment, • Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations and participating in audits and inspections, • Monitoring food costs What skills do you bring to the table? • Previous experience working in a fast-paced environment, • One (1) year of previous restaurant experience (preferred), • Demonstrated ability to lead and supervise a team (1 year preferred), • Excellent communication skills, • Bilingual in Spanish is a PLUS What else do you need? • US work authorization (required), • High school or equivalent (GED), • Culinary education or mentorship (preferred), • Serve Safe certification (preferred), • Flexibility and an open schedule to allows you to cover shifts as needed, • Reliable transportation to get you to work, • Ability to work an 8 hour shift, which may include weekends What do we offer? • Salary of $55,000 - $65,000 per year (depending on your experience), • Benefits & Perks including:, • Flexible schedule, • Health insurance, • Paid time off, • Paid training, • Free shift meals and discounts on your day off! This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is: • Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous, • People-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects, • Adaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction, • Detail-oriented -- would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture, • Achievement-oriented -- enjoys taking on challenges, even if they might fail, • Autonomous/Independent -- enjoys working with little direction, • High stress tolerance -- thrives in a high-pressure environment If you’d like to be part of a friendly and challenging (yet fun) environment, with potential for growth, then come join us as a Kitchen Manager. Help us share our culinary expertise with our customers while providing them with a taste of Mexican culture. Become part of our story! While COVID-19 restrictions have been lifted in NJ, we are dedicated to ensuring the safety and well-being of both our employees and our customers. We have sanitizing, disinfecting, and cleaning procedures in place and we require our employees to: • Continue to wear personal protective equipment (provided), • Allow for temperature screenings Visit us at our Company's website: tacoria.com Job Type: Full-time Benefits: • Employee discount, • Health insurance, • Paid time off, • Paid training Work Location: In person

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  • Shift Leader
    Shift Leader
    6 days ago
    $16–$18 hourly
    Full-time
    Warren

    Benefits: • Free uniforms, • Opportunity for advancement, • Competitive salary, • Flexible schedule Role: Restaurant Shift Lead Employer: Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop Location: Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop in Warren Township, NJ Compensation: Competitive Hourly Pay (Based on Experience) Job Type: Full-Time or Part-Time Benefits: • Generous employee discounts, • Ongoing paid training and leadership development, • Opportunities for advancement We are currently hiring a motivated Restaurant Shift Lead to help guide daily operations and support our restaurant team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys leading others, delivering outstanding customer service, and building a career in restaurant management, hospitality, or food service leadership. At Capriotti’s, every team member plays an important role in creating memorable guest experiences. Position Overview The Restaurant Shift Lead helps oversee day-to-day restaurant operations during assigned shifts, ensuring smooth service, quality food preparation, and a positive team environment. You will support the management team by supervising staff, maintaining Capriottis operational standards, and delivering excellent customer service in a fast-paced restaurant environment. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with people, coaching team members, and developing leadership skills in the hospitality industry. Responsibilities • Supervise and support team members during daily restaurant operations, • Delegate tasks and ensure all shift duties are completed efficiently, • Maintain Capriotti’s standards for food quality, speed of service, and cleanliness, • Provide excellent guest service and resolve customer concerns professionally, • Follow company policies for food safety, sanitation, and cash handling, • Assist with scheduling support, labor management, and inventory monitoring, • Maintain cleanliness and organization throughout kitchen and dining areas, • Support smooth shift transitions through clear communication with management, • Recognize and encourage team performance and positive contributions, • Promote a team culture built on respect, accountability, and professionalism What We’re Looking For • Previous experience in restaurant, food service, hospitality, or retail leadership preferred, • Experience as a Shift Lead, Crew Leader, Team Lead, or Assistant Manager is a plus, • Strong customer service and communication skills, • Ability to lead and motivate team members in a fast-paced environment, • Excellent time management, organization, and problem-solving skills, • Dependable, adaptable, and team-oriented mindset, • Must be at least 16 years old, • Flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays At Capriottis, we believe in helping our team members grow their careers. Whether you’re looking to gain leadership experience or work toward restaurant management, this role can be the next step in your professional journey. Apply today, if you are a good fit for this role! We look forward to meeting you! Compensation: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour Founded in 1976 in Wilmington, Delaware by siblings Lois and Alan Margolet, Capriotti’s was born from a desire to create something unique while honoring family heritage. To this day the whole roast turkeys, quality meats & cheeses, and fresh rolls and produce continue to impress our patrons and earn awards across the country. Sharing Our Passion One Sandwich at a Time: Accomplishing the Capriotti’s mission begins and ends with you. You are the face of the company and will provide Uncompromising Standards of Quality and Service by ensuring Hot food is always served hot, cold food cold, all food fresh, in a clean environment, in full uniform with a smile.

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