Bilingual Assistant Manager

Bilingual Assistant Manager - Taco John's Colby, KS Ready to spice up your career? Taco John's isn't your average fast‑food gig. We're one of the largest Mexican quick‑service brands in America, and we're the only place on Earth serving up our legendary Potato Olés. We fry our crispy taco shells, salad bowls and nacho chips fresh daily because quality matters to us - and it shows. We're searching for a dynamic Bilingual Assistant Manager (Spanish/English) in Colby, Kansas who's ready to be at the heart of our operation. This isn't about punching a clock; it's about leading a diverse team, driving results, and building a career you can actually be proud of. What Your Day Actually Looks Like In this role you'll be right in the action - opening or closing the store, connecting with customers and team members in both Spanish and English, and helping the General Manager lead a team of around 25‑30 enthusiastic team members (including shift managers and crew). You’ll move, think on your feet, and make real decisions. From assisting with scheduling your customer‑service team to ensuring everyone delivers that quality food experience our customers crave, you’re essential to our success. Your bilingual skills will help bridge communication gaps, create an inclusive environment and ensure every team member can succeed regardless of their primary language. You'll coordinate activities, participate in food prep and assembly, and create an environment where your team wants to show up and crush it every day. Yes, working with food can get messy - but that's part of the fun! You'll also be proactive about safety, cleanliness and helping every team member succeed in their role. What You’ll Be Responsible For Help maintain overall management responsibilities to keep the restaurant profitable, efficient and running smoothly Direct, coordinate and jump into food preparation, order assembly and customer transactions Interview, hire and train new team members while coordinating daily activities - in both English and Spanish as needed Assist with planning, scheduling, budgeting, financial reporting and inventory control Lead by example and actively manage your team to meet budgets and build sales Provide translation and communication support to ensure all team members understand expectations, training and procedures The Schedule This Assistant Manager position offers 35‑40 hours per week with shifts including 6:30 am‑2:00 pm, 11:00 am‑7:00 pm and 2:00 pm‑10:30 pm. We get it - life happens. Whether you have church, sports, school activities or other commitments, we work with you to create a schedule that ensures your success without sacrificing work‑life balance. What's In It For You Competitive Pay: $20.00‑$22.00/hour based on experience Quarterly Bonus Opportunities - your performance pays off Free Food - because Potato Olés should be a job perk Major Holidays Off - we're closed Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas Extensive Training & Development - we invest in your growth Real Advancement Opportunities - build a rewarding leadership career with us What We Need From You Required: Fluency in both Spanish and English (speaking, reading and writing) Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience in the restaurant industry, preferably in a Manager or similar leadership role. Bring your quick thinking, desire to sharpen your budgeting and financial skills, ability to work independently, and passion for developing people. #J-18808-Ljbffr EmergencyMD