About the Role
Velvet Taco is seeking individuals who are relentless in the pursuit of excellence, believe in teamwork, and want to be part of a winning tribe. This role involves managing hourly team members, interacting with guests, and executing daily operational duties.
Responsibilities
- Manages hourly team members and interacts with guests in a friendly, professional, and responsive way.
- Executes opening, mid, and closing duties daily following standard procedures and recipe guidelines.
- Handles guest concerns and guides them toward a positive resolution.
- Manages cash handling, POS drawer setup, comps, voids, and deposits.
- Presents as a leader, motivating others to follow procedures, work with urgency, and ensure a positive guest experience.
- De-escalates issues between team members, ensuring everyone feels heard.
- Supports management with the inventory process.
- Prioritizes food safety by performing line checks, checking storage, and maintaining restaurant cleanliness.
- Manages the daily prep list and ensures adherence to specifications and flavor profiles.
- Maintains a safe environment by enforcing safety protocols and keeping spaces clean and clear.
- Communicates and delivers a friendly, welcoming, exceptional guest experience.
- Embraces feedback, is eager to learn, and takes accountability for actions.
- Proficient in a fast-paced environment and manages time effectively.
- Comfortable in all restaurant areas including culinary, hospitality, and guest interaction.
Requirements
- Must be 21 years of age or older.
- 2 years of experience as a Shift Leader/Supervisor in a Restaurant Environment.
- Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Regularly exposed to heat and/or humid conditions.
- Requires constant multitasking in a fluctuating, fast-paced work environment during peak hours.
- Allergen exposure to wheat, nuts, gluten, soy, and milk products on a regular basis.
- Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time.
- Occasional kneeling to reach low storage and refrigeration.
- Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds on a regular basis.
- Ability to handle stressful situations with compassion, composure, and professionalism.
- Possesses a Food Handler's Certification.
- Possesses an Alcoholic Beverage Service Certification and complies with all regulations.
- Close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision are required.
- Must possess dexterity to handle tongs, pots/pans, and other equipment.
- Continually strives to learn and improve.
- Strong attention to detail, solid organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Strong drive to create high-quality work environments and deliver best-in-class results.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and develop teams.
- Strong collaborative leadership skills.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships.
Skills
- Leadership
- Guest Service
- Cash Handling
- POS Operation
- Inventory Management
- Food Safety
- Time Management
- Multitasking
- Problem Solving
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Attention to Detail
- Organizational Skills
- Adaptability
Location
- AUSTIN, TX
Work Type
- Full-Time
- Part-Time
Experience Level
- 2 years of experience as a Shift Leader/Supervisor in a Restaurant Environment
Education Level
- Food Handler's Certification
- Alcoholic Beverage Service Certification
Salary/Compensations
- $20.00 - $25.00 Hourly
Benefits
- Paid Time Off accrued, starting with your first paycheck
- Health Benefits offered for Full-Time and Part-Time Team Members
- Commuter Benefits
- Laid Back Uniform & Cool Swag
- FREE Tacos!
- CEO will pay for a Velvet Taco tattoo
About the Company
- Velvet Taco is a one-of-a-kind taco concept serving a chef-driven menu in a unique, funky fast-casual setting.
- Founded on the idea that tacos can be made with the same care and quality ingredients as fine dining.
- Uses only the freshest ingredients to offer a menu that explores multicultural boundaries.
- Slowly roasts chicken and corn, uses lots of booze in margaritas, and makes everything from scratch.
- Celebrates individuality and has a kick-ass Tribe at the center of it all.
Equal Opportunity
- Velvet Taco is an equal opportunity employer and selects and retains the best Team Members and Managers based on their job-related qualifications, regardless of race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or medical condition.
