Barracuda Taco Stand is currently seeking applicants interested leadership roles! Are you a natural leader with a positive attitude, willing to learn both kitchen and front-facing roles, take direction, and enjoy teaching others?

WHO WE ARE // Barracuda is a neighborhood taco stand & margarita garden, offering outdoor dining and takeout, serving high quality tacos on fresh tortillas. We believe that great food and drinks should be prepared simply - at an accessible price point - and foster fun and memorable experiences for a diverse community of people.

WHAT WE'RE ABOUT //

Quality & Integrity – Fresh ingredients, honest work, and respect in everything we do.

Connection – Hospitality that’s laid-back, thoughtful, and genuine.

Growth – Building strong teams and strong communities as we expand.

Team Strength – Showing up for each other, owning mistakes, and keeping things moving forward.

THE JOB // As Assistant Store Manager your role is to assist the Store Manager and leadership team in all day-to-day operations, provide support to team members and leadership during service to improve performance, and adopt, embody and implement the vision and values of Barracuda Restaurants.

CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE

Ensure that the quality of food & drink, vibe, facility, and our team are always on point

Ensure that all team members fully embody our mission, exceeding the highest standards of customer service to guarantee that all customers feel welcome and are given responsive, friendly and attentive service at all times

Thoughtfully manage scheduled shifts with a consideration for business activity, while ensuring that both the customers’ expectations and revenue targets are met

Ensure restaurant cleanliness and a 91+ score from Department of Health to reflect the care and pride in the service we provide

OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT

Act as a trusted partner to the Store Manager, collaborating on operational decisions and serving as a communication bridge between team, leadership, and cross-functional stakeholders

Foster a culture of teamwork, service, hustle, and continuous improvement by motivating the team and empowering them with context and purpose—Always Be Teaching the “Why” Lead daily operations with attention to detail and a focus on service quality, labor efficiency, and team well-being

Communicate clearly and proactively to ensure transparency, address areas needing improvement, and support company-wide objectives

Build strong relationships across the team to enhance collaboration, responsiveness, and operational success

Support the Store Manager by managing inquiries, developing solutions, and assisting with internal communications and project execution

TEAM SUPPORT & DEVELOPMENT

Provide support to team members during service and identify ways to improve their performance - Be a subject matter expert on who we are and what we do

Ensure that Barracuda Training Programs are being executed thoroughly and diligently; participate in the development of the team and assist in the management of one-on-one employee performance evaluations

Be knowledgeable of restaurant policies regarding personnel. Diligently monitor all violations of company policies, rules and procedures, enabling management to administer prompt, fair and consistent direction and corrective action when necessary.

Oversee and maintain the integrity of the Certified Trainer Program, including the development, support, and accountability of all Certified Trainers.

DAILY RESPONSIBILITIES

Core Focus: Customer Experience, Operations Management, and Team Support & Development

Daily duties & responsibilities will be assigned in collaboration with the Store Manager & Operations Managers as needed, and may include:

Managing team, vendor, and customer communications/issues

Maintaining and monitoring OS+E inventory, restaurant supplies orders

Managing all functions on daily checklists & guides

Managing the facility

Labor management on daily shifts

Day to day monitoring of labor, COGS, & invoice management to understand financial goals

IDEAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

We know there’s more to a person than what fits on a rèsumè. We also know that some folks are less likely to apply to jobs if they don’t meet 100% of the qualifications listed. If you’re excited by this opportunity, we’d love to hear from you!

2+ years of restaurant management

Minimum 2 years of experience managing 30+ direct reports. Personable and enjoys working with customers and leading a diverse team.

3 - 5 years in the restaurant industry with customer facing management role(s) preferred

Passion for food, hospitality, and providing a “best in class” customer experience

Natural leader with a positive attitude, who is able to teach, willing to learn and take direction

Detail-oriented and proactive with an ability to prioritize and deliver results on delegated responsibilities

Excellent communication and organizational skills

Demonstrated ability to build relationships, promote positive team culture, and effectively resolve conflict

Able to maintain composure and personality in a high pressure environment, while using good judgment and strong decision-making skills

Availability to work a minimum of five days per week.

Weekends, day shifts and evening shifts are required; schedule will be designated by the Store Manager

Full transparency: extended hours and/or a sixth day may occasionally be required.

Proficient in Google Drive; ability to learn all other aspects of our technology (Toast and Restaurant365)

Knowledge of health and safety guidelines

Hold active Manager Food Safety Certification and Responsible Vendor Permit

Ability to stand for long periods of time (8 or more hours per shift)

Ability to lift 50+ pounds and work in various weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold.

Internal Hires: Must have maintained a disciplinary record free of any actions within the last 90 days

THE OFFER // By joining Barracuda, you’re becoming a member of a team that values respect, fairness, and balance. In addition to a dynamic professional environment, Barracuda offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits to ensure every team member is compensated fairly and equitably for their contributions to the team.

Read on for more details!

COMPENSATION

Salary: $60,000 base salary + bonus

Bonuses: Biannual bonuses are paid out at the close of Q2 and Q4, and are based on business performance criteria and your ability to attain biannually-determined goals, as identified by Store Manager and Operations team.

BENEFITS + PERKS

Vacation: Fixed annual deposit of up to 112 PTO hours in first year (pro-rated depending on start date)

Insurance: Barracuda offers and contributes toward several different health, dental, and vision insurance plans (Louisiana-based and national) so you can select a plan that’s right for you

Got pets? Opt into our Pet Insurance benefits plan, which includes additional discounts on pet care and unlimited assistance via a 24/7 pet telehealth service

Tech: We reimburse $50/month (pre-tax) to supplement the cost of your phone bill, a new computer, or whatever tech helps you do your job

Free Food: Enjoy comped personal meals & drinks at all Barracuda Restaurants

OUR COMMITMENT TO INCLUSION Barracuda does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors. Job duties may change to accommodate business needs. We use E-Verify to confirm the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires.