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Principal Taquera/o (Kitchen Supervisor)

Tacombi
New York, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 2/25/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/10/2025

Tacombi is a fast-growing, omni-channel consumer and retail brand that is committed to globally sharing Mexican food and culture through hospitality experiences, CPG products, community outreach and digital content. Over the next couple years, we'll be significantly expanding our footprint across the U.S., which means we are going to hire a lot of people and each one of them needs to uphold our brand promise, embody our core values and always extend Mexican Hospitality - Tacombi's unique service culture - to our growing customer and employee bases.

As a Principal Taquera / o (Kitchen Supervisor) at Tacombi, you play a key role in delivering the authentic taco experience, overseeing quality, efficiency, and pride in every dish served. You'll support and lead our kitchen team to uphold Tacombi's high standards of food preparation, presentation, and kitchen organization.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to :

Kitchen Operations & Quality

  • Assist in ensuring that all Taqueros maintain proper station setup and pars, following the Kitchen Station Workbook guide.
  • Prepare items accurately based on Tacombi's Recipe Book, adhering to specified procedures.
  • Consistently uphold Tacombi quality standards, including cooking methods, portioning guidelines, and plating specifications.
  • Maintain sufficient levels of prepared products in the station to ensure smooth service.
  • Ensure proper presentation and garnishing of tacos.

Sanitation & Safety

  • During closing shifts, supervise the proper cleaning and closure of stations by Taqueros, coordinating with the on-duty Taquero supervisor.
  • Ensure compliance with NYC Health Department standards, including temperature checks and daily logs.
  • Keep the station organized and clean, following Tacombi's operating procedures.
  • Label, date, and store prep items in sealed containers using the FIFO METHOD (first in first out).
  • You should have...

  • Flexible schedule and ability to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
  • Able to work long hours
  • Minimum 1-2 years of experience as a Line Cook.
  • A positive attitude and a team-leader mentality.
  • Detail-oriented and proactive
  • Multi-tasks efficiently
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, energetic environment.
  • Clean and organized with an understanding of DOH standards.
  • Holder of a Food Handler certificate
  • Knowledge of Mexican Cuisine
  • Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
  • Ability to learn, give direction, and work effectively in a team environment
  • Why Tacombi :

  • We strive to build a culture driven by our values.
  • Adventure : You welcome the unknown and thrive in a growing environment

  • Fellowship : You love working with a team in service of one another and the community
  • Resourcefulness : You think creatively and get more done with less!
  • We care about our team members' health, wealth, and overall well-being.
  • Medical, dental and vision benefits for all full time employees

  • HSA / FSA available for pre-tax healthcare expenses
  • Retirement savings via a 401K
  • Pre-tax commuter benefits
  • We know that your quality of life matters.
  • Sick days

  • Vacation
  • We love tacos.
  • Sharing authentic Mexican taco culture means knowing it. Eat tacos every day, on us!

    Tacombi offers equal opportunities to all applicants, and we are committed to supporting diversity, equity and inclusion. We aim to hire, develop and retain top employees through structured processes that reduce bias and promote equity and belonging.

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