Executive Chef

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Free food & snacks
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Join the Fun at Union Taco!

Do you love tacos, tequila, and good vibes? We're all about fun, flavor, and fantastic experiences! If you're passionate about food, customer service, and want to be part of a team that feels like family, keep reading—we're looking for YOU! 

At Union Taco , we pride ourselves on being a creative, high-energy, and supportive workplace. Whether you're flipping tacos, pouring the perfect ale, or ensuring every guest leaves with a smile, you’ll have the opportunity to grow and thrive in a dynamic environment. 

Why Union Taco? ✨ Flexible schedules ✨ Work-life balance ✨ A fun, team-driven atmosphere ✨ Tons of perks (because we love spoiling our associates!) ✨ Unlimited growth potential—dream big with us! 

We are looking for an experienced and passionate Executive Chef to join our team. 

As a Executive Chef, your primary responsibility is to the customer, ensuring that every guest has a wonderful dining experience.

To be successful as an Executive Chef, you should have excellent communication skills and a passion for the culinary arts. You should be someone who leads by example, both in how you interact with your team as well as how to support our business.

You will also assume a variety of responsibilities and duties such as recruiting and hiring kitchen staff, training, overseeing food quality, creating and executing specials and potential new menu items, developing menus, as well as supporting the service team. Below is a more comprehensive list of your expected duties.

JOB DUTIES:

• Manage and oversee all kitchen operations
• Deliver exceptional quality food and ensure timely execution
• Plan new and update existing menus
• Provide accurate menu item costing for new menu items and specials
• Schedule staff and control labor with precise scheduling and appropriate cuts
• Manage restaurant’s BOH technology
• Respond efficiently to kitchen staff questions and complaints
• Organize and supervise shifts
• Manage and lead BOH staff
• Develop hourly and salary staff
• Hire new employees
• Terminate employees when necessary
• Training and evaluate staff performance
• Manage food cost, forecast requirements, and maintain inventory
• Manage restaurant supplies including smallwares
• Monthly Inventory
• Control costs and minimize waste
• Create and nurture a positive working environment 
• Implement innovative strategies to improve productivity, sales, and food quality.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Ideally, 2+ years of experience as an executive chef, Sous Chef or similar role
• Spanish speaking preferred
• Extensive food and spirits knowledge
• Computer literacy
• Familiarity with restaurant management software
• Experience in event planning
• Strong leadership, motivational and people skills
• Good financial management skills
• Critical thinker and problem-solving skills
• Team player
• Good time-management skills
• Great interpersonal and communication skill s
• Culinary school diploma preferred but not necessary

So, if you're happy, talented, and ready to bring your creative spark to the table, come join our crew! Let's taco 'bout your future with us—apply today!