Assistant Managing Partner

The Torchy’s legacy began in Austin, Texas in 2006 with an idea, a dedicated
executive chef, and a food trailer to now operating restaurants nationwide.

What We Need

As an Assistant Managing Partner, you will play a key role in leading Back of
the House (BOH) and Front of House (FOH) operations and ensuring a consistently
exceptional guest experience. This includes high standards of food quality,
safety, cleanliness, hospitality, and community engagement, while maintaining
alignment with our Torchy’s mission and values. You are a results-oriented
leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in developing
team members to achieve excellence.

What You'll Do

* Kitchen Operations: You will manage all BOH operations, including food
preparation, inventory, and equipment maintenance, ensuring a safe and
impressively clean kitchen environment.
* Food Quality: You will ensure that all menu items meet our high standards,
with a commitment to scratch-made food and attention to detail.
* Guest Experience: You will champion hospitality by ensuring guest needs are
consistently met and expectations are exceeded, creating a welcoming and
memorable experience.
* Local Store Marketing: You will support and execute local store marketing
initiatives to build community connections and drive guest traffic.
* Team Management: You will hire, train, and schedule team members to maintain
proper staffing levels and meet operational needs across both BOH and FOH.
* People Development: You will mentor and develop team members, fostering a
culture of growth and accountability while identifying and cultivating future
leaders.
* Financial Accountability: You will manage food costs, labor, and overall
operational efficiency through effective planning, scheduling, and inventory
management.
* Recipe Adherence: You will ensure that all recipes are followed precisely,
with correct portioning, prep weights, and production tracking.
* Compliance Management: You will ensure adherence to all health, safety, and
regulatory requirements, fostering a culture of accountability.
* Shift Excellence: You will lead shifts with a focus on food quality, speed,
hospitality, and safety, ensuring operations run smoothly and efficiently.
* Continuous Improvement: You will evaluate Mystery Shop and Damn Good
Restaurant Assessment results, implementing action plans for improved guest
experience and operations.
* Training & Development: You will work with team members to ensure they are
properly trained, certified, and consistently developing their skills.
* Flexibility: You will perform other duties as assigned.

How You'll Do It

* Leadership: You inspire and motivate others by modeling Torchy’s values and
leading by example in all aspects of your work.
* Adaptability: You remain flexible and effective in managing changing
priorities and unforeseen challenges, maintaining composure under pressure.
* Communication: You foster open, honest, and productive communication with
team members at all levels, ensuring clarity and alignment.
* Problem-Solving: You approach problems with resourcefulness and creativity,
finding practical solutions that drive results.
* Collaboration: You work seamlessly with others to achieve shared goals,
building trust and strong partnerships across teams.

What You Need

Minimum Qualifications

* 3+ years of restaurant management experience in a fast-paced environment,
including both kitchen and guest-facing operations.
* Proven ability to lead and develop diverse teams while maintaining high
operational and hospitality standards.
* Comprehensive knowledge of food safety and restaurant operations best
practices.
* Required state alcohol-server and Manager ServSafe certifications.
* Proficiency in managing budgets, schedules, and inventory.
* Ability to lift, push, pull, or carry objects up to 40 pounds and to stand or
walk for extended periods.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual English/Spanish proficiency.

Let’s TACO ‘bout why it pays to be a Torchy’s Team Member:

* Pay range based on candidate experience
* Quarterly based Bonus eligibility
* Access to all benefits including medical, dental, and vision plus 401(k) 
* Paid Time Off (PTO) 
* Damn Good food discount card for you AND your spouse
* Incredible growth opportunities. This is more than just a job…it's a Damn
Good career!