JOBS AT TACOFINO

Would you like to be considered for a future opening with Tacofino? We are expanding and looking for Restaurant Operators!

Location: Exciting new locations to be open soon

About us: Tacofino began as a food truck in the back of a surf shop in beautiful Tofino, British Columbia. We balanced surfing with creating world-inspired food with the best possible ingredients. We have since grown and have added food trucks and locations across Vancouver Island and Vancouver.

We continue to grow today and welcome you to grow with us.

Our vision: To continue to build a profitable restaurant group that our team, guests and our communities are proud and excited to be a part of.

Our values:

*Creative quality food - We create original, quality offerings with unique flavours
*Community - We partner with our communities to support impactful positive change
*Inspired hospitality - We want to provide memorable experiences that cannot be found anywhere else
*Our Team - We achieve our goals by embracing people for their individuality and supporting their personal and professional growth
*Environment - We strive to make positive sustainable decisions whenever possible

What we offer:

*Work/Life balance
*Values-oriented and positive workplace environment
*Support from a positive head office team
*Competitive salary + great bonuses
*Eligibility for extended health and dental benefits
*Maternity and Parental leave top-up plan
*Employee and Family Assistance Program
*Opportunities for continued growth

You will be:

*Overseeing and coordinating the daily operations of the restaurant
*Fostering and maintaining a safe and positive work environment for your team that encourages efficiency and growth
*Ensuring consistent standards of food quality and guest satisfaction
*Working with the Executive Chef to learn new recipes, ensuring they are to the specifications as outlined in the company’s recipe guide
*Monitoring and maintaining food and labour targets to meet goals, including sales and community initiatives
*Ensuring all staff are in compliance to appropriate safe food-handling procedures as per the Vancouver Coastal Health Guidelines
*Providing additional support to your team when required, such as jumping on a station and supporting the line to expedite lunch and/or dinner services
*Interviewing and hiring for all positions within your team
*Providing orientations, ongoing training and development opportunities, and performance reviews for your team
*Providing disciplinary action and performance management when warranted
*Creating schedule templates, forecasted labour, and sales tracking
*Maintaining kitchen systems and timelines for ordering, food production, station pars, equipment maintenance and opening/closing duties of all back of house staff
*Submitting daily orders for prepared food items from the Production Kitchen
*Performing and submitting bi-weekly inventories
*Maintaining accurate and up-to-date recipes and records
*Creating invoice reports, payroll and inventory for the accounting department
*Planning for and participating in weekly meetings with the Operations team
*Other duties as required

To be qualified for this role, you will have:

*A minimum of 4 years of culinary experience in a fast-paced, high volume & professional kitchen environment
*A minimum of 2 years in a leadership role managing 5+ employees in both front of house and back of house
*Food Safe Certification(s) and Serving it Right
*Proven cooking Ability, excellent knife skills, and a seasoned palate
*A strong, positive, and supportive leadership style
*Culinary Arts or Red Seal Certification considered an asset
*A demonstrated passion for soulful food, people, and the restaurant industry
*The personal skills of being a self-starter, flexible, and the ability to multitask in a fast paced environment
*Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
*Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize
*Ability to work evenings and weekends according to the needs of the business

About you: You are genuinely passionate about culinary arts and excited about working with new ingredients using a creative outlook. You take pride in approachable and delicious food and value using the best possible ingredients available. You are a positive leader that is a role model and able to identify individual learning needs, support inclusion, and able to grow your people and support them in effectively working together.

At Tacofino, we believe our people are what makes us great. If you are a positive person with a strong work ethic that is looking to come to join a fun and safe workplace culture, then we invite you to apply for this role by submitting a resume.

We believe in creating an inclusive environment and welcome all qualified applicants to apply.

What we offer:
*Competitive salary + generous bonuses
*Eligibility for extended health and dental benefits
*$1,500 lifestyle bonus after 3-months to be used on the things that bring you joy
*Maternity and Parental leave top-up plan
*Employee and Family Assistance Program
*Work/Life balance
*Values-oriented and positive workplace environment
*Support from a positive head office team
*Opportunities for continued growth
*Discounts with local partners

We are excited to announce that we will be joining the Squamish Community this Summer.
Tacofino is a local BC restaurant that began as a food truck in the back of a surf shop in beautiful Tofino, British Columbia. We balanced surfing with creating world inspired food with the best possible ingredients.
We are looking for an exceptional individual with a proven track record in Hospitality leadership, preferably with Chef experience, to help lead our Squamish location. While it would be ideal for you to have some Front of House experience (bonus points if the experience is in a leadership position), it is not a mandatory requirement. This role will have the support of a great Head Office team, dedicated to helping you succeed.

About you: You are a passionate hospitality leader that values culinary arts, great food, and awesome guest experiences. You are a positive leader that is a role model and able to identify individual learning needs, support inclusion, and able to grow your people and support them in effectively working together.

Our vision: To continue to build a profitable restaurant group that our team, guests and our communities are proud and excited to be a part of.

Our values:
*Creative quality food - We create original, quality offerings with unique flavours
*Community - We partner with our communities to support impactful positive change
*Inspired hospitality - We want to provide memorable experiences that cannot be found anywhere else
*Our Team - We achieve our goals by embracing people for their individuality and supporting their personal and professional growth
*Environment - We strive to make positive sustainable decisions whenever possible

You will be:

People
*Fostering and maintaining a safe and positive work environment for your team that encourages efficiency and growth
*Leading your team and providing additional support when required, such as jumping on a station and supporting the line to expedite lunch and/or dinner services
*Working with the HR department in recruitment activities, interviewing and hiring for all positions within your team
*Providing orientations, ongoing training and development and coaching opportunities, and performance reviews for your team
*Ensuring your team is in compliance to appropriate safe food-handling procedures as per the Vancouver Coastal Health Guidelines

Food
*Working with the Operations team to learn new recipes in food and beverage, ensuring they are to the specifications as outlined in the company’s recipe guide
*Ensuring consistent standards of food quality and guest satisfaction
*Maintaining kitchen systems and timelines for ordering, food production, station pars, equipment maintenance scheduling and opening/closing duties of all back of house staff

Guest Experience
*Working with your team to ensure great experiences for guests. Building great relationships with guests to create return customers
*Working with your team to identify ways to give back to the local community

Operations
*Overseeing and coordinating the daily operations of the restaurant
*Monitoring and maintaining food and labour targets to meet goals, including sales and community initiatives
*Creating schedule templates, forecasted labour, and sales tracking
*Performing and submitting bi-weekly inventories, organizing invoices, and supporting payroll
*Other duties as required

To be qualified for this role, you will have:
*A minimum of 5 years of culinary experience in a fast-paced, high volume & professional kitchen environment
*A minimum of 2 years in a leadership role managing 20 employees, ideally in both front of house and back of house
*Proven cooking ability, excellent knife skills, and a seasoned palate
*A strong, positive, and supportive leadership style
*A demonstrated passion for soulful food, people, and the restaurant industry
*Excellent and positive communication skills, both verbal and written
*Demonstrated time management skills to ensure you and your team are able to prioritize
*Flexibility to work evenings and weekends according to the needs of the business

At Tacofino, we believe our people are what makes us great. If you are a positive person with a strong work ethic that is looking to come to join a fun and safe workplace culture, then we invite you to apply for this role by submitting a resume.

We believe in creating an inclusive environment and welcome all qualified applicants to apply.

To find out more about working at Tacofino, visit this link: https://sway.office.com/rMgupkKaqzyVW4cJ?ref=Link

We are excited to announce that Tacofino will be coming to Squamish in August 2023! Tacofino Squamish will have its own unique design, its own creative menu, and like every Tacofino, will have a community of people that bring awesome experiences to life every day for our guests.

We are looking for people to join our team as Server/Cashiers. You will have the opportunity to be involved in the opening of this location, sharing your ideas and experience.

What we offer:

*Competitive pay
*Tips
*Eligibility for extended health benefits
*Eligibility for Employee and Family Assistance Program
*A fantastic workplace environment and culture
*Flexible schedule
*Ongoing opportunities to get involved, learn and contribute to change: regular workshops from industry and community leaders, Diversity, *Equity & Inclusion Committee and other social events

Job Responsibilities:

*Providing great customer experiences through superior service
*Creating strong knowledge of food and drinks
*Ensuring quality control of food
*Maintaining a clean and organized work environment
*Regular cleaning, running food/drink, checking in with guests
*Other duties as required

Qualifications:

*6+ months experience as a Server or Cashier in a high volume casual environment
*Experience as a Supervisor/Keyholder considered an asset
*Experience in delivering a strong customer service experience
*Possess excellent organizational skills and works well under pressure
*Knowledge of POS
*Personable, friendly and outgoing
*Possess high energy and strong work ethic
*Possess an eager willingness to learn

At Tacofino, we believe our people are what makes us great. If you are a positive person with a strong work ethic that is looking to come join a fun workplace culture, then we invite you to apply for this role by submitting a resume.


We believe in creating an inclusive environment and welcome all qualified applicants to apply.

We are excited to announce that Tacofino will be coming to Squamish in August 2023! Tacofino Squamish will have its own unique design, its own creative menu, and like every Tacofino, will have a community of people that bring awesome experiences to life every day for our guests.

We are growing and have an opportunity for great people with a strong passion for cooking to join our team as Line Cooks. You will have the responsibility of executing menu items in a timely manner, providing support to your teammates and maintaining a clean, safe, and organized workspace. This is a great opportunity to be a long-term member of our growing team!

We are looking for great people who value safe, inclusive, and positive work environments to join us.

What we offer:

*Competitive pay
*Eligibility for extended health benefits
*Eligibility for Employee and Family Assistance Program
*A fantastic workplace environment and culture
*Free meal per shift
*Great discounts for you and your loved ones before and after shifts
*Continued opportunities for growth
*Paid Food Handlers training after 3 months
*Flexible work schedule
*Ongoing opportunities to get involved, learn and contribute to change: regular workshops from industry and community leaders, Diversity, *Equity & Inclusion Committee, Wxmen of Tacofino Committee, and other social events

Responsibilities:

*Food preparation: cutting, portioning, frying, baking, following recipes, putting away orders, and cleaning of kitchen tools and facility as required
*Ensure all food preparation and storage procedures are followed as outlined by *Vancouver Coastal Health, to include FIFO and appropriate labeling
*Playing a role in ensuring a respectful workplace environment by professional communication with all team members and customers
*Other duties as required

Qualifications:

*Experience in a fast-paced & professional kitchen environment
*A strong passion for food
*A positive and professional attitude
*Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
*Basic knife skills
*Food Safe Level 1 an asset
*The desire for growth and opportunity
*Available to work evenings and weekends

At Tacofino, we believe our people are what makes us great. If you are a positive person with a strong work ethic that is looking to come to join a fun and safe workplace culture, then we invite you to apply for this role by submitting a resume.

We believe in creating an inclusive environment and welcome all qualified applicants to apply.

We are looking for great people who value safe, inclusive, and positive work environments to join us.

Tacofino is looking for a great person to join our team as a Floor Manager. You are an emerging leader with an outgoing personality and have a passion for hospitality that you are able to share with guests and team members alike. You recognize that amazing guest experiences are achieved through supporting your team and partnering closely with the back of house.



About the role: The right fit for this role is someone who has supervisory experience in the front of the house of a busy restaurant that has 10+ seats. You have experience in providing positive and inspiring leadership, giving support where needed, and contributing to an awesome restaurant atmosphere and positive workplace culture.

What we offer:

*Competitive salary
*Eligibility for Maternity & Parental leave benefits
*Work/life balance
*Eligibility for extended health benefits
*Eligibility for Employee and Family Assistance Program
*Ongoing events and team sports
*Free meals
*Great discounts for you and your loved ones before and after shifts
*Continued opportunities for growth

You will be:

*Championing an inclusive and positive workplace culture through values-based leadership, role-modelling the behaviours you expect in others, and identifying barriers in an effort to remove them
*Developing a strong understanding of Tacofino, including its history, menu, and values and sharing it with your team
*Providing support in onboarding, ongoing training and development, and increasing product knowledge within the team
*Partnering with your team in increasing sales through high levels of hospitality, drink and food, developing relationships with regulars, and brainstorming ideas
*Supporting location objectives and holding a strong sense of self-accountability in completing work tasks
looking for opportunities for community initiatives by partnering with local non-profits
*Work toward efficiency and managing location costs, including food, beverage, and labour
*Providing support with administrative tasks
*Other duties as required

You have:

*A minimum of 1-year experience in a front of house supervisory role is considered an asset
*Passionate about hospitality and helping create great experiences through food and drink
*Experience in applying values-based leadership and being a role model through your actions
*Experience in supporting workplace inclusion by helping support a welcoming and positive team environment and actively identifying and removing barriers to individual success
*Experience in delivering constructive feedback, having difficult but important conversations, and ensuring each individual is accountable for their role on the team
*Experience in motivating, and developing people in achieving shared goals
*Serving it right
*Excellent oral and written communication skills
*Strong interpersonal skills and ability to resolve conflict
*Ability to motivate and develop employees to achieve goals
*Basic to intermediate experience with technology
*Experience with MS Word, Excel
*Experience with Optimum Control is considered an asset
*Excellent time management skills
*Ability to work a flexible schedule including opening, closing, weekends, and holidays

At Tacofino, we believe our people are what makes us great. If you are a positive person with a strong work ethic that is looking to come to join a fun workplace culture, then we invite you to apply for this role by submitting a cover letter and resume.

We believe in creating an inclusive environment and welcome all qualified applicants to apply.