| Location | Midland, Texas |
WHAT YOU’LL DO
You’ll run the Tarzan Grill kitchen at your store — responsible for everything that happens behind the window. You’ll set the standard for food quality, build and develop your kitchen team, manage ordering and inventory, control waste, and keep the kitchen running at full speed. You are the highest-ranking kitchen employee at your store and the GM’s right hand on all things food.
Your success will be measured by how well you:
Maintain Tarzan Grill food quality standards on every plate — correct portions, proper temps, consistent presentation, no shortcuts
Train, coach, and develop Kitchen Team Members so they improve in skill, speed, and consistency over time
Conduct trial shifts for kitchen applicants and make final hiring decisions for your team
Conduct performance reviews for each Kitchen Team Member using T&J’s review process
Manage food supplier ordering — accurate pars, timely orders, and proper receiving and storage
Control food waste through portion discipline, proper storage, rotation, and daily waste tracking
Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen that passes every audit and inspection
Ensure 100% compliance with food safety protocols: temps, dating, labeling, handwashing, and storage
Keep the line and prep areas set up for success every shift — prep lists completed on time and to spec
Communicate clearly with the GM and front of house to keep operations running smoothly
Lead by example — work the line, jump into prep, and set the pace for your team
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
We don’t just say “do a great job” — we define it. A-Players at T&J consistently achieve:
100% Food quality consistency across all shifts | On Target Ticket times during peak and off-peak |
95%+ Kitchen cleanliness and sanitation scores | 100% Food safety protocol compliance |
Food waste tracked and minimized through portion control, storage discipline, and rotation
Food supplier orders accurate and on time — no emergency runs, no over-ordering
Kitchen Team Members improving over time in skill, speed, and standards
Performance reviews completed on time for every direct report
95%+ personal attendance and reliability
WHAT YOU BRING
Ownership mentality — you treat the kitchen like it’s yours, because it is
Strong food standards — you know what “right” looks like and you don’t accept less
A developer of people — you coach, train, and raise the bar for everyone around you
Organized and disciplined — ordering, inventory, prep lists, and cleaning systems run like clockwork under your leadership
Composure under pressure — you lead the kitchen calmly and confidently during the hardest rushes
A servant leader — you lead humbly, work alongside your team, and put others first
Values-aligned (Humble, Hungry, Smart) — you model integrity, hard work, and emotional intelligence every day
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
A family-style culture built on respect, teamwork, and humility
Clear standards, training, and opportunities to grow in leadership
Competitive salary, performance recognition, and a seat at the leadership table
A clean, well-equipped, and well-supported kitchen environment
A General Manager and company leadership team that has your back
OUR VALUES
Humble: We serve with gratitude and respect.
Hungry: We work hard, stay curious, and keep improving.
Smart: We treat people well and make thoughtful decisions.