Taziki's Manager

Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe' is looking for multiple experienced managers to oversee the daily operations of our establishment's staff. As a Taziki's manager, you will be responsible for overseeing food preparation, ordering supplies, scheduling shifts, and monitoring inventory levels.

To be successful in this role, you'll need management skills and experience in both front and back of the house. We want you to know how to oversee the dining room and check-in with customers. In addition to being an excellent communicator, you should also demonstrate outstanding leadership and organizational abilities. Back of house management experience is essential as you will oversee food prep and make sure we comply with health and safety restaurant regulations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Order materials, supplies, and ingredients based on demand.
• Supervise kitchen employees and organize food orders.
• Oversee the food preparation and cooking process.
• Regularly review product quality.
• Recruit and train kitchen employees in designated stations.
• Appraise staff performance and provide feedback to improve productivity.
• Monitor inventory levels and perform weekly inventory assessments.
• Estimate future needs for goods, kitchen utensils and cleaning products.
• Store all food products in compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Ensure the kitchen is clean and organized.
• Help maintain weekly and monthly cost reports.
• Respond efficiently and accurately to customer complaints.
• Train new and current employees on proper customer service practices.

REQUIREMENTS

• In-depth knowledge of kitchen health and safety regulations.
• Ability to work well in a stressful and fast-paced environment.
• Excellent problem-solving and conflict management abilities.
• Outstanding communication and organizational skills.
• Current restaurant experience is a must.
• Previous restaurant management experience is a plus.

YOUR WORKING CONDITIONS/HOURS

Position requires the ability to tolerate walking and standing during the entire shift. Requires reaching, bending, lifting, carrying, and must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds to chin level without injury. Work with speed and efficiency in high-pressure situations.

YOUR PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Flexible schedule requiring 50-55 hours weekly of physical activity. Shifts will vary and may include early mornings, evenings, weekends and/or holidays.

WHY TAZIKI'S?:

We believe that great food brings people together and we aim to help people and communities flourish, or as the Greeks call it, “Eudaimonia”, living the good life. We’re defined by sourcing authentic ingredients and serving made-from-scratch meals that nourish our guests daily without the use of fryers, freezers, or microwaves. We’re a team of big-hearted foodies that function like family to make each guest feel at home. We thrive on the words included in our culture compass: Connection, Challenge, Collaboration, Details, and Fresh. These ideals are executed through our mission to create an environment that combines extraordinary food with meaningful human connection. We’re a rapidly expanding brand, named one of America’s fastest-growing leaders by Inc. 5000 in the fresh-casual segment. Having more than tripled in size since 2011, we’re approaching 100 restaurant locations in 17 states and still growing.

Taziki’s is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Taziki's Café is a fast-casual restaurant brand with more than 90 locations in 17 states. Our menu is Mediterranean-inspired with a Southern flair, and our mission is to create an environment that combines extraordinary food with meaningful human connection. Corporate headquarters are located in Birmingham, AL and Nashville, TN.