Assistant Kitchen Manager Tex-Mex Restaurant (Garland, TX)

Assistant Kitchen Manager - Tex-Mex Restaurant (Garland, TX) Dos Banderas Garland, TX Job Details Full-time $40,000 - $45,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Paid time off Flexible schedule Referral program Qualifications Kitchen health and safety standards Spanish Teamwork Food service health code compliance Safety regulations English Inventory tracking for food cost management Organizational skills Kitchen management Managing kitchen staff Guest services POS systems Full Job Description About Us Dos Banderas is a locally owned Tex-Mex restaurant in Garland, TX. We pride ourselves on creating a great dining experience for our guests and an employment experience for our team that is second to none . We're looking for an Assistant Kitchen Manager/Chef who is passionate about food, teamwork, and leadership to help us continue growing.

Our work environment includes:

Growth and bonus potential Fast-paced, high-energy atmosphere Safe and supportive workplace Lively, team-focused culture Job Summary The Assistant Kitchen Manager will assist with oversee daily heart-of-house operations, ensuring the kitchen runs smoothly, efficiently, and up to our high standards of quality and cleanliness. This role requires evening availability, hands-on leadership, organization, and creativity. You'll manage a team, control costs, maintain safety and sanitation, and work closely with leadership to deliver an outstanding guest experience. Responsibilities Leadership & Staff Management Manage and schedule kitchen staff, delegating tasks effectively Train, mentor, and hold team accountable to standards Build and motivate hourly staff while maintaining professionalism and respect Identify performance issues and implement improvement plans Operations & Cost Control Monitor inventory levels and place orders as needed Improve and maintain systems for ordering, receiving, storing, and preparing food Use POS reporting tools (Toast preferred) to monitor sales, labor, and fraud daily Implement cost controls without sacrificing quality Ensure proper staffing and efficient scheduling Quality & Safety Oversee food prep, cooking, and plate presentation Ensure compliance with food safety and sanitation regulations Partner with FOH leadership to deliver excellent guest service Maintain and improve kitchen SOPs Help create and test new recipes and specials Requirements 3+ years proven kitchen management experience (required) Strong knowledge of food production, safety, and inventory control Experience with catering or high-volume service (preferred) Familiarity with POS systems (Toast POS preferred) Excellent leadership, organization, and communication skills Culinary background or formal training a plus Food Manager Certification (or ability to obtain within 2 weeks of hire) Must be available to work a flexible schedule: days, nights, weekends, and holidays

Bonus:

Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred Physical & Hour Requirements The Kitchen Manager is required to lift up to 30-50 pounds This position requires a minimum of 50+ hours per week with the expectation that more hours may be required to reach all goals, responsibilities, and to meet the needs of the business This position requires a 100% attendance expectation with the exception of approved time off requests Ability to be productive all hours of the shift and work in a fast paced sometimes stressful environment Ability to stand in one place for several hours Benefits Competitive pay ($40k-$45k) Bonus plan Growth potential Paid time off (after 1 year) Employee dining discount Opportunities to develop and showcase new recipes and ideas Work Location In person - Garland, TX (75040) Relocation required if not local Application Questions Do you have at least 3 years of kitchen management experience? Are you willing to learn, develop, and train creative and fun new recipes and techniques? Apply today to join the Dos Banderas family and bring your leadership, culinary knowledge, and creativity to our growing team!

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$40,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Flexible schedule Paid time off Referral program Application Question(s): Do you have experience in high-volume service or catering? Do you have a valid Food Manager Certification (or ability to obtain within 2 weeks of hire)? What experience do you have with inventory management & ordering? What knowledge do you have of food safety & sanitation standards? What is your experience supervising and training staff? Do you have the ability to work a flexible restaurant schedule (days, nights, weekends, holidays)?

Experience:

Kitchen management: 3 years (Required)

Language:

Spanish (Required) English (Required) Shift availability: Day Shift (Required) Night Shift (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Garland, TX 75040 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Garland, TX 75040: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person