Restaurant Kitchen Manager

Job Description

Kitchen Operations Manager (Bilingual English/Spanish)

XOLO Tacos – Las Vegas, NV

Salary: $60,000–$80,000 per year (DOE) + Performance Bonus

Job Type

• Full-time
• Weekends, evenings, and holidays required

About XOLO Tacos

XOLO Tacos is a fast-growing, authentic Mexican taqueria committed to serving high-quality food with exceptional service. We are looking for a strong leader who can take ownership of our kitchen, build a positive team culture, and ensure our operations run smoothly every day.

This is not just a management position—we are looking for someone who leads by example, is willing to work alongside the team, and takes pride in running an organized, efficient kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all daily back-of-house operations
• Ensure all food prep is completed accurately and on time
• Create and manage daily prep lists
• Schedule kitchen staff and manage labor efficiently
• Hire, train, coach, and develop kitchen employees
• Maintain recipe consistency and food quality
• Manage inventory, ordering, and vendor relationships
• Control food costs and minimize waste
• Ensure compliance with all health department and food safety standards
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen
• Work all kitchen stations when needed and lead during busy service periods
• Communicate effectively with both front-of-house and ownership

Qualifications

• Fluent in English and Spanish (Required)
• 3+ years of restaurant kitchen management experience
• Experience working in a Mexican restaurant, taqueria, or authentic Mexican kitchen (Required)
• Strong leadership and organizational skills
• Experience with employee scheduling and labor management
• Knowledge of inventory control and food cost management
• ServSafe Certification preferred
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment

We're Looking For Someone Who:

• Takes ownership without being asked
• Leads with integrity and professionalism
• Holds employees accountable while earning their respect
• Stays calm under pressure
• Is passionate about authentic Mexican cuisine
• Wants to grow with a locally owned restaurant

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Performance bonus opportunities
• Paid vacation after eligibility period
• Growth opportunities within a growing company
• Employee meal discounts

Hiring Process

Qualified candidates will participate in:

• Initial interview
• Working interview in the kitchen
• Reference check

If you're an experienced kitchen leader who is ready to take ownership and help build one of Las Vegas' premier taquerias, we want to hear from you.