Required Years of Experience
1 year
Job Details
Pay: $57,000–$65,000 per year in base salary, based on relevant experience and demonstrated skills.
Hours: Full-time. Expected weekly hours will be confirmed during hiring.
Schedule: Evening and weekend availability is required. Westport includes late service. Assigned closing shifts include cleanup and handoff after guest service; exact shift windows will be confirmed during hiring.
Location: Westport | 4141 Pennsylvania Ave, Suite 103, Kansas City, MO 64111.
The opportunity: Lead dependable shifts and develop a team that serves guests with confidence. As Assistant General Manager at our Westport restaurant, you will direct daily service, coach shift leaders, and take responsibility for assigned staffing, inventory, and operating tasks.
What We Offer
Benefit Opportunities: Health, dental, and vision insurance; merch and dining discounts; potential bonuses. Insurance eligibility and plan details will be explained during hiring.
What You Will Own
- Lead assigned opening, service, and closing shifts, including when the General Manager is away. Set station assignments, breaks, and service priorities.
- Coach team members on menu knowledge, accurate orders, hospitality, and restaurant procedures. Give clear, timely feedback.
- Monitor food quality, wait times, sanitation, food safety, and responsible alcohol service; correct issues during the shift.
- Resolve routine guest concerns and order problems. Document recurring issues and involve the General Manager when needed.
- Conduct assigned interviews and onboarding tasks, prepare schedule updates, and communicate coverage needs to the General Manager.
- Complete assigned inventory counts, supply orders, cash checks, and labor reviews within company guidelines. Identify avoidable waste.
- Maintain shift records and follow maintenance and staffing issues through to a clear handoff or resolution.
Qualifications
- Experience leading a restaurant or hospitality team. Two years is preferred. Experienced shift leaders ready for more responsibility are welcome.
- Ability to give clear direction, teach procedures, and address problems respectfully.
- Ability to review sales, staffing costs, inventory, and cash records and learn systems such as Toast, 7shifts, and MarginEdge.
- Dependable work habits and availability for evenings and weekends. A college degree is not required.
- You give clear direction, stay involved during service, and finish what you start. You coach respectfully, address problems early, and can explain what happened, what you changed, and what still needs a decision.
Work Environment
Work includes standing, walking, cleaning, and moving supplies during service, with or without reasonable accommodation.
About TACO NACO KC
TACO NACO KC is a Mexican-owned, women-led, chef-driven taquería with restaurants in Overland Park, Westport, and State Line. We began with catering and farmers’ markets and take pride in good Mexican food, thoughtful hospitality, and teammates who follow through.
What Happens After Applying
Apply online with your availability and relevant experience. We review applications, contact selected candidates for a brief conversation, then arrange a role-focused interview. When we contact you, we explain the next step and expected timing.
Come as you are. Apply to join TACO NACO KC.
Compensation Details
Compensation: Salary ($57,000.00 - $65,000.00)
Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Potential Bonuses, Dining Discounts
Required Skills
Ability to Motivate and Inspire a Team
Ability to Provide Structured Feedback
Experience in Recruiting and Developing Talent
Ability to Maintain a Respectful and Inclusive Workplace
Skills in Operational Management
Ability to Monitor and Improve Service Quality
Experience in Financial Goal Achievement
Ability to Handle Cash and Inventory Management
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Tacos, Mexican
Fast Casual, Markets, Casual Dining
Part of TACO NACO KC
TACO NACO KC Westport brings our chef-driven Mexican food and genuine hospitality to one of Kansas City’s most active neighborhoods.
Known as La Cantina, our Westport restaurant combines tacos, margaritas, a full bar, and the energy of Westport. Lunches can move quickly, evenings get busy, and weekends bring a lively mix of regulars, visitors, groups, and late-night guests.
That makes Westport a great place for people who enjoy hospitality, teamwork, and staying organized in a busy restaurant.
TACO NACO KC is Mexican-owned, women-led, and chef-driven. We look for people who are dependable, welcoming, efficient, and ready to support their teammates when the restaurant gets busy.
Whether you join us in the kitchen, behind the bar, at the counter, or in management, we want you to take pride in your work, communicate clearly, and help create an experience that makes guests want to return.
Strong team members have opportunities to cross-train, develop new skills, and grow into training and leadership positions.
Good food. Genuine hospitality. A strong team.
Bring your personality. Bring your work ethic. Grow with us.
