JOBS AT TACOFINO

Would you like to be considered for a future opening with Tacofino? We are expanding and looking for Restaurant Operators!

Location: Exciting new locations to be open soon

About us: Tacofino began as a food truck in the back of a surf shop in beautiful Tofino, British Columbia. We balanced surfing with creating world-inspired food with the best possible ingredients. We have since grown and have added food trucks and locations across Vancouver Island and Vancouver.

We continue to grow today and welcome you to grow with us.

Our vision: To continue to build a profitable restaurant group that our team, guests and our communities are proud and excited to be a part of.

Our values:

*Creative quality food - We create original, quality offerings with unique flavours
*Community - We partner with our communities to support impactful positive change
*Inspired hospitality - We want to provide memorable experiences that cannot be found anywhere else
*Our Team - We achieve our goals by embracing people for their individuality and supporting their personal and professional growth
*Environment - We strive to make positive sustainable decisions whenever possible

What we offer:

*Work/Life balance
*Values-oriented and positive workplace environment
*Support from a positive head office team
*Competitive salary + great bonuses
*Eligibility for extended health and dental benefits
*Maternity and Parental leave top-up plan
*Employee and Family Assistance Program
*Opportunities for continued growth

You will be:

*Overseeing and coordinating the daily operations of the restaurant
*Fostering and maintaining a safe and positive work environment for your team that encourages efficiency and growth
*Ensuring consistent standards of food quality and guest satisfaction
*Working with the Executive Chef to learn new recipes, ensuring they are to the specifications as outlined in the company’s recipe guide
*Monitoring and maintaining food and labour targets to meet goals, including sales and community initiatives
*Ensuring all staff are in compliance to appropriate safe food-handling procedures as per the Vancouver Coastal Health Guidelines
*Providing additional support to your team when required, such as jumping on a station and supporting the line to expedite lunch and/or dinner services
*Interviewing and hiring for all positions within your team
*Providing orientations, ongoing training and development opportunities, and performance reviews for your team
*Providing disciplinary action and performance management when warranted
*Creating schedule templates, forecasted labour, and sales tracking
*Maintaining kitchen systems and timelines for ordering, food production, station pars, equipment maintenance and opening/closing duties of all back of house staff
*Submitting daily orders for prepared food items from the Production Kitchen
*Performing and submitting bi-weekly inventories
*Maintaining accurate and up-to-date recipes and records
*Creating invoice reports, payroll and inventory for the accounting department
*Planning for and participating in weekly meetings with the Operations team
*Other duties as required

To be qualified for this role, you will have:

*A minimum of 4 years of culinary experience in a fast-paced, high volume & professional kitchen environment
*A minimum of 2 years in a leadership role managing 5+ employees in both front of house and back of house
*Food Safe Certification(s) and Serving it Right
*Proven cooking Ability, excellent knife skills, and a seasoned palate
*A strong, positive, and supportive leadership style
*Culinary Arts or Red Seal Certification considered an asset
*A demonstrated passion for soulful food, people, and the restaurant industry
*The personal skills of being a self-starter, flexible, and the ability to multitask in a fast paced environment
*Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
*Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize
*Ability to work evenings and weekends according to the needs of the business

About you: You are genuinely passionate about culinary arts and excited about working with new ingredients using a creative outlook. You take pride in approachable and delicious food and value using the best possible ingredients available. You are a positive leader that is a role model and able to identify individual learning needs, support inclusion, and able to grow your people and support them in effectively working together.

At Tacofino, we believe our people are what makes us great. If you are a positive person with a strong work ethic that is looking to come to join a fun and safe workplace culture, then we invite you to apply for this role by submitting a resume.

We believe in creating an inclusive environment and welcome all qualified applicants to apply.

About us: Tacofino began as a food truck in the back of a surf shop in beautiful Tofino, British Columbia. We balanced surfing with creating world-inspired food from the best possible ingredients and wrapping them in delicious fresh tortillas. We have since grown into four restaurants and three food trucks across the Lower Mainland and Victoria.

We are successful because we believe in staying true to where we came from, serving high-quality creative food with the best possible ingredients, adapting to and giving back to the communities we operate in and have teams made up of fantastic individuals. To learn more about working with Tacofino, visit this link: https://sway.office.com/rMgupkKaqzyVW4cJ

Our vision: To continue to build a profitable restaurant group that our team, guests and our communities are proud and excited to be a part of.

Our mission: To create memorable experiences with a hospitality driven attitude that provides creative quality food while being a positive community partner and powered by a diverse, inclusive, and equitable team environment.

Our values:

Creative quality food - We create original, quality offerings with unique flavours
Community - We partner with our communities to support impactful positive change
Inspired hospitality - We want to provide memorable experiences that cannot be found anywhere else
Our Team - We achieve our goals by embracing people for their individuality and supporting their personal and professional growth
Environment - We strive to make positive sustainable decisions whenever possible

About you: You are an emerging leader with an outgoing personality and have a passion for hospitality that you are able to share with guests and team members alike. You recognize that amazing guest experiences are achieved through supporting your team and partnering closely with the back of house.

About the role: The right fit for this role is someone who has supervisory experience in the front of the house of a busy restaurant that has 10+ seats. You have experience in providing positive and inspiring leadership, giving support where needed, and contributing to an awesome restaurant atmosphere and positive workplace culture.

What we offer:

Positive workplace culture
Work/life balance
Competitive Salary
Eligibility for Maternity & Parental leave benefits
Eligibility for extended health benefits
Eligibility for Employee and Family Assistance Program
Ongoing events and team sports
Free meals
Great discounts for you and your loved ones before and after shifts
Continued opportunities for growth


You will be:
People

Supporting the Restaurant Operator in providing leadership to the Front of House team
Championing an inclusive and positive workplace culture through values-based leadership, role-modeling the behaviors you expect in others, and identifying barriers in an effort to remove them
Maintaining strong and positive communication with team members
Being involved in the training of team members and offering continued growth opportunities for improvement
Ensuring team members are following appropriate policy and procedure and upholding positive workplace values
Operations

Developing a strong understanding of Tacofino, including its history, menu, and values, and sharing it with your team
Providing support in onboarding, ongoing training and development, and increasing product knowledge within the team
Partnering with your team in increasing sales through high levels of hospitality, drink and food, developing relationships with regulars, and brainstorming ideas
Supporting location objectives and holding a strong sense of self-accountability in completing work tasks
Looking for opportunities for community initiatives by partnering with local non-profits
Work toward efficiency and managing location costs, including food, beverage, and labor
Providing support with administrative tasks
Other duties as required

You have:
1 year experience of providing supervision and direction within a fast paced restaurant environment
Passion in creating great guest experiences in both food and hospitality
Providing support in onboarding, ongoing training and development, and increasing product knowledge within the team
Experience in providing feedback, training, and support to team members
Experience in positive and clear communication and encouraging feedback and questions from your team
Experience in working with diverse teams in an effort to support workplace inclusion (Values diversity, equity and inclusion by learning and adapting to individual learning and communication needs, alignment to goals, and contributing to a positive workplace experience)
A demonstrated passion for soulful food, people, and being a part of the restaurant industry
Eager to learn more about food coast and inventory management (Eagerness to gradually take on more responsibility and for continued growth)
Experience with an inventory management system ie optimum control or Market Man
Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize
Attention to detail
Ability to work a flexible schedule including opening, closing, weekends, and holidays

At Tacofino, we believe our people are what makes us great. If you are a positive person with a strong work ethic that is looking to come to join a fun workplace culture, then we invite you to apply for this role by submitting a cover letter and resume.

salary: $45 000 - $47 000

About you: You are passionate about food preparation and management. You want to play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation and success of our kitchen.

What we offer:

Positive workplace culture
Work/life balance
Competitive Salary
Eligibility for extended health, vision, and dental benefits
Eligibility for maternity/parental leave top-up program
Eligibility for discretionary incentive program
Eligibility for Employee and Family Assistance Program
Opportunities for continued growth


You will be:

People

Supporting the Restaurant Operator in providing leadership to a team to ensure production goals are met and managing day-to-day kitchen operations
Maintaining strong and positive communication with team members
Being involved in the training of team members and offering continued growth opportunities for improvement
Ensuring team members are following appropriate policy and procedure and upholding positive workplace values
Kitchen Operations

Ensuring high-quality and consistency of food
Work toward efficiency and managing location costs, including food, beverage, and labour
Providing support with administrative tasks
Helping support daily prep, reviewing inventories, and ordering to support product on hand while minimizing food waste
Ensuring safe food handling procedures are being followed
Ensuring compliance to Tacofino’s health and safety standards, Health and Safety Plan, and HACCP
Ensuring proper storage procedures are being followed
Other duties as required


You have:

1 year experience of providing supervision and direction within a fast paced culinary environment
Passion in creating great guest experiences in both food and hospitality
Providing support in onboarding, ongoing training and development, and increasing product knowledge within the team
Experience in providing feedback, training, and support to team members
Experience in positive and clear communication and encouraging feedback and questions from your team
Values diversity, equity and inclusion by learning and adapting to individual learning and communication needs, alignment to goals, and contributing to a positive workplace experience
A demonstrated passion for soulful food, people, and being a part of the restaurant industry
Eagerness to gradually take on more responsibility and for continued growth
Experience with an inventory management system ie optimum control or Market Man
Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize
Attention to detail

About us:
Tacofino started as a food truck behind a surf shop in Tofino, BC and has since grown into a restaurant group known for bold flavors, fresh ingredients, and a laid-back, West Coast experience. At our core, we are about great food, hospitality, and strong community connections.

About you:
You are a dynamic, community-driven leader to make our White Rock Johnston Street location the go-to destination for exceptional hospitality, food, and beverage experiences - a place where people can get a great meal and margarita! In this role, you’ll be responsible for sales growth and brand awareness by building strong local partnerships, engaging with the community and creating meaningful guest connections. You recognize that outstanding experiences start with a strong team and you lead by example, foster a positive workplace culture, and invest your time in the growth and development of your team.

You’ll also apply strategic problem-solving to improve efficiency and operations, working with your leadership team to implement, measure, and refine processes that enhance service and profitability.

You will have access to support from an engaged head office team that ensures decisions are made in alignment with the brand and provides guidance as needed, without micromanaging, while valuing your input and ideas.

If you’re passionate about hospitality, culinary creativity, and community engagement and eager to lead a team in delivering high-quality, approachable food and a great guest experience, we want to hear from you!

Compensation:
- Base salary of $60,000 per year, plus a guaranteed minimum bonus of $20,000, with the potential for additional performance-based bonuses through a competitive profit share incentive structure.
- Supportive leadership from a positive and engaged head office team
- Eligibility for extended health and dental benefits
- Maternity and Parental leave top-up plan
- Employee and Family Assistance Program for you and your loved ones
- Opportunities for continued growth

Our values:
- Creative quality food - We create original, quality offerings with unique flavours
- Community - We partner with our communities to support impactful positive change
- Inspired hospitality - We want to provide memorable experiences that cannot be found anywhere else
- Our Team - We achieve our goals by embracing people for their individuality and supporting their personal and professional growth
- Environment - We strive to make positive sustainable decisions whenever possible

You will be responsible for:

- Guest Experience & Community Engagement
- Making this restaurant your own and being an ambassador in your community. We support the communities that support us.
- Planning strategic initiatives to support sales building, including partnerships with the local community and collaborating on local events
- Building great relationships with guests to foster loyalty and repeat business
- Maintaining a high-level of service that is aligned with our brand standards
- Work with the team and head office to develop outreach programs that give back to the community
- Identifying opportunities for promotions and local marketing opportunities to increase brand awareness

People Leadership
Fostering and maintaining a positive workplace culture that encourages growth and great guest experiences
Leading by example, jumping in to support service when needed - whether on the floor or in the kitchen
Hire, train, and develop a strong team, working closely with HR on recruitment and retention
Creating sales building campaigns, including friendly competitions and employee rewards
Ensuring performance reviews, development opportunities, promotion and compensation decisions are fair, equal, and in line with the standard of the company guidelines
Providing orientations, ongoing training and development and coaching opportunities, and performance reviews to support individual and team development

Food & Beverage
Ensuring that quality remains a priority and is upheld to Tacofino’s standards
Oversee ordering, inventory management, and equipment maintenance
Maintaining consistency and quality across food and beverage offerings
Ensuring your team complies with food safety and health regulations

Operations & Financial Performance
Overseeing and coordinating the daily operations of the restaurant
Managing operational expenses, including maintenance and supply costs
Identifying opportunities for process improvement and working with your leadership team to maximize efficiency and guest experience
Monitoring and maintaining food and labour targets to meet goals, including sales and community initiatives
Creating schedule templates, forecasted labour, and sales tracking
Performing and submitting bi-weekly inventories, organizing invoices, and supporting payroll
Other duties as required

To be qualified for this role, you will have:
- 4 years experience in restaurant leadership, hospitality leadership, or restaurant development, ideally in a fast-paced, high-volume setting
- Culinary experience considered an asset - you will be expected to learn and be involved in the kitchen operations
- Proven ability to support sales growth through local initiatives, promotions, and community partnerships
- Experience leading guest experiences initiatives that increase customer loyalty, satisfaction, and return visits
- A collaborative leadership style that builds strong front of house and back of house teamwork and culture
- A demonstrated passion for soulful food, people, and the restaurant industry
- Flexibility to work evenings and weekends according to the needs of the business

At Tacofino, we believe our people are what makes us great. If you are a positive person with a strong work ethic that is looking to come to join a fun and safe workplace culture, then we invite you to apply for this role by submitting a resume.

We believe in creating an inclusive environment and welcome all qualified applicants to apply.