Join the Las Palapas Leadership Team
Las Palapas is growing, and we're looking for experienced restaurant leaders who are passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences and building high-performing teams.
We are currently hiring for two distinct management positions:
- Service Manager (Front of House)
- Kitchen Manager (Back of House)
Please note: These are two separate positions. We are not hiring for a hybrid role. During the application process, please indicate which position best matches your experience and career goals.
If you're an experienced restaurant manager who thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, we'd love to hear from you.
Service Manager (Front of House)
The Service Manager leads all front-of-house operations and is responsible for creating an exceptional guest experience. This position oversees the service team while ensuring efficient operations, outstanding hospitality, and compliance with Las Palapas service standards.
What You'll Do
- Lead and coach servers, hosts, cashiers, and bussers
- Deliver exceptional guest service and resolve guest concerns professionally
- Manage daily front-of-house operations, including dining room flow and staffing
- Conduct pre-shift meetings and provide ongoing coaching and performance feedback
- Oversee cash handling, register reconciliation, deposits, and financial controls
- Maintain cleanliness and presentation throughout guest-facing areas
- Coordinate with the Kitchen Manager to ensure smooth restaurant operations
- Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, labor, and company standards
Qualifications
- 2+ years of restaurant management or front-of-house leadership experience
- Experience leading teams in a high-volume restaurant
- Strong guest service, communication, and conflict-resolution skills
- Experience with POS systems, scheduling, and cash handling
- TABC Certification (or ability to obtain within 30 days)
- Texas Food Handler Certification (or ability to obtain)
- Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
Kitchen Manager (Back of House)
The Kitchen Manager oversees all back-of-house operations and leads the kitchen team to ensure outstanding food quality, safety, consistency, and operational excellence. This role partners closely with the General Manager to maintain Las Palapas' standards while managing food costs, inventory, staffing, and kitchen performance.
What You'll Do
- Lead, train, coach, and develop the kitchen team
- Oversee daily kitchen operations and food production
- Ensure food quality, consistency, portion control, and presentation standards
- Maintain food safety, sanitation, and health department compliance
- Manage inventory, ordering, receiving, and product quality
- Help control food costs, labor costs, and reduce waste
- Support hiring, onboarding, scheduling, and employee development
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen environment
- Work alongside the General Manager to achieve operational and financial goals
Qualifications
- Previous restaurant kitchen leadership or supervisory experience
- Kitchen Manager or Assistant Kitchen Manager experience preferred
- Experience in a high-volume, full-service restaurant preferred
- Knowledge of inventory management, food cost control, and labor management
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
- Bilingual skills are a plus
- Flexible availability, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays
Why Join Las Palapas?
At Las Palapas, we believe great restaurants are built by great leaders. We invest in our managers by providing the support, training, and resources needed to lead successful teams while delivering outstanding food and hospitality to every guest.
If you're passionate about developing people, creating memorable guest experiences, and making an impact every day, we encourage you to apply.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Full-time leadership opportunity
- Growth and advancement opportunities
- Supportive team environment
- Ongoing leadership development
- Employee benefits available based on eligibility
Apply Today
Whether your expertise is leading the dining room or running a high-performing kitchen, we'd love to meet you.
When applying, please indicate whether you are interested in the Service Manager position or the Kitchen Manager position.
Las Palapas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws.
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid training
Application Question(s):
- Please let us know which role you are most interested in (only select one) - Service Manager (FOH) or Kitchen Manager (BOH).
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- leadership and or restaurant: 1 year (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
