About Us
Dos Banderas is a locally owned Tex-Mex restaurant in Garland, TX. We pride ourselves on creating a great dining experience for our guests and an employment experience for our team that is second to none.
We’re looking for a Kitchen Manager/Chef who is passionate about food, teamwork, and leadership to help us continue growing.
Our work environment includes:
- Growth and bonus potential
- Fast-paced, high-energy atmosphere
- Safe and supportive workplace
- Lively, team-focused culture
Job Summary
The Kitchen Manager will oversee daily heart-of-house operations, ensuring the kitchen runs smoothly, efficiently, and up to our high standards of quality and cleanliness. This role requires hands-on leadership, organization, and creativity.
You’ll manage a team, control costs, maintain safety and sanitation, and work closely with front-of-house leadership to deliver an outstanding guest experience.
Responsibilities
Leadership & Staff Management
- Manage and schedule kitchen staff, delegating tasks effectively
- Train, mentor, and hold team accountable to standards
- Build and motivate hourly staff while maintaining professionalism and respect
- Identify performance issues and implement improvement plans
Operations & Cost Control
- Monitor inventory levels and place orders as needed
- Improve and maintain systems for ordering, receiving, storing, and preparing food
- Use POS reporting tools (Toast preferred) to monitor sales, labor, and fraud daily
- Implement cost controls without sacrificing quality
- Ensure proper staffing and efficient scheduling
Quality & Safety
- Oversee food prep, cooking, and plate presentation
- Ensure compliance with food safety and sanitation regulations
- Partner with FOH leadership to deliver excellent guest service
- Maintain and improve kitchen SOPs
- Help create and test new recipes and specials
Requirements
- 3+ years proven kitchen management experience (required)
- Strong knowledge of food production, safety, and inventory control
- Experience with catering or high-volume service (preferred)
- Familiarity with POS systems (Toast POS preferred)
- Excellent leadership, organization, and communication skills
- Culinary background or formal training a plus
- Food Manager Certification (or ability to obtain before hire)
- Must be available to work a flexible schedule: days, nights, weekends, and some holidays
- Bonus: Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred
Physical & Hour Requirements
- The Kitchen Manager is required to lift up to 30-50 pounds
- This position requires a minimum of 50-55 hours per week with the expectation that more hours may be required to reach all goals, responsibilities, and to meet the needs of the business
- This position requires a 100% attendance expectation with the exception of approved time off requests
- Ability to be productive all hours of the shift and work in a fast paced sometimes stressful environment
- Ability to stand in one place for several hours
Benefits
- Competitive pay ($50k–$75k)
- Bonus plan
- Growth potential
- Paid time off (after 1 year)
- Employee dining discount
- Opportunities to develop and showcase new recipes and ideas
Work Location
In person – Garland, TX (75040)
Relocation required if not local
Application Questions
- Do you have at least 3 years of kitchen management experience?
- Are you willing to learn, develop, and train creative and fun new recipes and techniques?
Apply today to join the Dos Banderas family and bring your leadership, culinary knowledge, and creativity to our growing team!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
- Paid training
Application Question(s):
- Do you have experience in high-volume service or catering?
- What experience do you have with inventory management & ordering?
- What knowledge do you have of food safety & sanitation standards?
- What is your experience supervising and training staff?
- Do you have the ability to work a flexible restaurant schedule (days, nights, weekends, holidays)?
- Do you have a valid Food Manager Certification (or ability to obtain before hire)?
Experience:
- Kitchen management: 3 years (Required)
Language:
- Spanish (Required)
- English (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
- Night Shift (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Garland, TX 75040 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Garland, TX 75040: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
