The Assistant Managing Partner at Tacombi is a key operational leader and hospitality ambassador. You support the Managing Partner in driving business success, ensuring operational excellence, and fostering a culture of Mexican Hospitality for every guest and team member. This role requires strong leadership, attention to detail, and a commitment to team development.
Your responsibilities include:
Leadership, Training, and Development: Attract, train and develop top hospitality professionals.
- Support the Managing Partner in attracting, training, and developing top hospitality professionals.
- Motivate and inspire team members to deliver exceptional service daily, embracing servant leadership principles.
- Maintain presence on the floor during service to ensure sound dining room operations.
- Assist in building a pipeline of strong leaders and promoting internal talent for new Taqueria openings.
- Provide structured feedback and coaching to team members, ensuring clarity on performance expectations.
- Administer prompt, fair, and consistent corrective actions when necessary.
- Lead by example by being present during peak business periods (holidays, events, weekends).
- Contribute to creating and maintaining a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment.
Operational Excellence: Consistently deliver on the Tacombi branded experience.
- Ensure the Tacombi mission and brand standards are consistently upheld in guest interactions.
- Oversee day-to-day operations in partnership with the Managing Partner, ensuring food safety, cleanliness, and organization.
- Monitor kitchen and service operations to maintain quality and efficiency.
- Support facilities maintenance and uphold visual merchandising standards.
- Assist in developing and refining operating procedures to enhance guest and employee experiences.
Business Management: Invest in your own success.
- Help manage administrative tasks, reporting, and compliance requirements.
- Assist in achieving goals for labor costs, COGS, and profitability.
- Support preventative maintenance programs and cost-conscious equipment care.
- Contribute to achieving financial goals and operational KPIs.
You should have:
- 3+ years of hospitality management experience, with exposure to both front and back of house operations.
- Strong guest service skills and ability to deliver exceptional hospitality.
- Basic financial acumen and understanding of labor and cost management.
- Proficiency in administrative tasks and management software.
- Organizational skills and ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
- Knowledge of compliance, labor laws, and health and safety guidelines.
- A passion for great food and people.
A strong candidate is:
- Bilingual (English/Spanish), preferred.
- Resourceful, innovative, and a creative problem solver.
- Inclusive, empathetic, and servant-leadership driven.
- Positive, adaptable, and enthusiastic.
- A clear communicator and active listener.
Physical expectations of the position include:
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during shifts
- Ability to lift and carry up to 25 lbs regularly and occasionally up to 50 lbs, with or without reasonable accommodation
- Ability to bend, stoop, and reach overhead as needed
- Comfortable working in environments with heat, humidity, cold storage, and exposure to common allergens, with or without reasonable accommodation
- Adequate vision, hearing, and manual dexterity to supervise food quality, safety, and handle kitchen tools, with or without reasonable accommodation
Tacombi is dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace environment where all individuals have equal opportunities. We value talent, skills, and potential, and strive to create an atmosphere that promotes diversity and equality. 
