Job Description
Job Description
Restaurants are unpredictable. Every day brings a new challenge.
If you enjoy solving problems, thinking on your feet, leading from the floor and making decisions in real time, keep reading. If you're looking for a management position where you mostly supervise others, this probably isn't the right fit.
If you thrive in organized chaos, you'll probably love this job. If constant change stresses you out, you probably won't.
About Diego's
Diego's Cantina is an elevated Mexican restaurant focused on genuine hospitality, scratch cooking and memorable guest experiences. We believe leadership happens on the floor, not from an office.
What This Job Really Looks Like
Every shift is different. You might spend one hour coaching a server, the next putting away a delivery, jumping behind the bar because someone called off, fixing a POS issue, helping the kitchen through a rush or packaging a to-go order.
That's restaurant life, and it's exactly what makes this job rewarding.
You're Probably a Great Fit If You...
· Notice problems before someone points them out
· Prefer finding solutions instead of excuses
· Stay calm under pressure
· Enjoy making a restaurant better every shift
· Believe no job is beneath you
· Can make good decisions without waiting for permission
You Won't Enjoy This Job If You...
· Want a management position where you mostly supervise others
· Prefer staying in an office
· Avoid difficult conversations
· Wait to be told what to do
· Believe 'that's not my job'
· Don't want to work weekends
Leadership Philosophy
This is a leadership role with your sleeves rolled up.
We lead by doing. Whether that means running food, bussing tables, bartending, coaching an employee, or greeting guests at the door, you'll do whatever the restaurant needs to succeed. Leadership at Diego's is earned on the floor, not from behind a desk.
We don't expect perfection. We expect ownership. You won't always have the perfect answer, but we do expect you to make thoughtful decisions, adapt quickly and keep the restaurant moving.
Primary Responsibilities
· Lead every shift
· Scheduling and labor management
· Ordering food, liquor, beer and supplies
· Inventory and pars
· Hiring, training and coaching
· Guest recovery
· Health department readiness
· Opening and closing standards
· Develop future leaders
The Expectations
· When something goes wrong, own it
· When someone calls off, solve it
· When a guest has a bad experience, recover it
· When standards slip, raise them
Schedule
· Approximately 50–55 hours per week
· Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday
· One consistent weekday off
· Flexible based on business needs
Requirements
· Minimum 5 years of full-service restaurant experience
· Previous restaurant management experience
· Strong leadership and communication skills
· Able to work nights, weekends and holidays
· Able to lift 50 pounds and stay active throughout long shifts
How to Stand Out
Tell us about a time you solved a difficult problem during service or helped develop someone into a stronger employee. We're more interested in how you think and work.