Benefits:

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Free food & snacks

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Profit sharing

Training & development

Vision insurance

Wellness resources

Barracuda Baton Rouge is looking for passionate and driven leaders who are wanting to grow into a Store Manager position. We’re seeking individuals with previous management experience who are eager to learn our systems, culture, and approach to leadership through a structured Manager in Training (MIT) program

This role is perfect for someone with experience managing a team and running a store who is eager to learn the ins and outs of operating a Barracuda before stepping into full management. Our Manager in Training program offers hands-on experience, mentorship, and a clear path to becoming a Store Manager, giving you the skills and confidence to succeed.

If you’re a strong leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, values teamwork, and is excited about the opportunity to grow with us, we’d love to hear from you!

WHO WE ARE //Barracuda is a neighborhood taco stand & margarita garden serving high-quality, scratch-made food & drinks at an accessible price point in an environment that welcomes everyone. Fresh tortillas and juices are the foundation of our menu. Since opening our first location in Uptown New Orleans in 2019, we’ve expanded to Algiers Point, Baton Rouge, and Bay St. Louis—growing our community one taco at a time.

At Barracuda we believe:

Barracuda's vision is rooted in accessibility, aiming to expand our presence, bringing the essence of a neighborhood taco stand to diverse markets. We believe that everyone deserves the joy and convenience of having a local taco stand in their community, fostering a sense of togetherness through shared culinary experiences. Our focus on growth is not just about expanding geographically but also about deepening connections in the immediate communities we serve.

Our customers deserve great tacos and well made drinks at a great value, along with an accessible and easy-going vibe.

Our role is to facilitate great customer experiences through food, drink, music, and laid back but proactive hospitality - not too much, just enough - creating an environment of service and teamwork so that the needs of each other and our customers are always met

Our customers shouldn’t have to “hack” the menu to have a satisfying meal: so we must be experts at accommodating and guiding them efficiently to what will make a uniquely great meal for them - and executing their order consistently - so they can enjoy the best version of what we work hard together to create. Consistency & “Predictability” is the name of the game.

Operate with Respect, Transparency and Integrity as a Business and Individuals. Together we are building an empowered workplace of people who have the ability to affect creative and positive outcomes in and outside this workplace through transparent business practices and open communication.

THE GIG // As a Barracuda Manager in Training, you will learn how to lead and drive the daily operations of a Barracuda Taco Stand. Through hands-on experience, you’ll develop the skills to manage the kitchen and outdoor dining areas, ensuring a positive customer experience. You’ll work alongside experienced leaders to oversee hourly team members and gain the knowledge needed to handle administrative and leadership responsibilities, setting you up for success in a future management role.

THE OFFER // By joining Barracuda, you’re becoming a member of a team that values respect, fairness, and balance. In addition to a dynamic professional environment, Barracuda offers competitive compensation depending on position, experience, & performance with a salary range of $55,000-$60,000 annually - more detail below

THE FINE PRINT // We know there’s more to an individual than can be expressed on a resumé. See below for some of the responsibilities you’d eventually hold as an Store Manager, as well as some of the prerequisites we expect for this leadership position:

CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE

Ensure that the quality of food & drink, vibe, facility, and our team are always on point

Ensure that all team members fully embody our mission, exceeding the highest standards of customer service to guarantee that all customers feel welcome and are given responsive, friendly and attentive service at all times

Thoughtfully create and manage scheduled shifts with a consideration for business activity, while ensuring that both the customers’ expectations and revenue targets are met

Ensure restaurant cleanliness and a 91+ score from the Department of Health to reflect the care and pride in the business we operate

OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT

Create and foster an environment that thrives on teamwork, service, hustle and continuous improvement

Motivate and inspire the team to bring out the best in morale and productivity

Run day-to-day operations through hands-on leadership, attention to detail, and empowering the team through thoughtful decision making - Always Be Teaching the “Why”

Actively participate to achieve company objectives in service quality and consistency, labor costs and team & customer satisfaction

Communicate effectively to leadership and team members to ensure transparency in day to day operations, and areas that may need attention or improvement

TEAM SUPPORT & DEVELOPMENT

Provide support to team members during service and identify ways to improve their performance - Be a subject matter expert on who we are and what we do

Ensure that Barracuda Training Programs are being executed thoroughly and diligently; participate in the development of the team and timely own one-on-one employee performance evaluations

Be knowledgeable of restaurant policies regarding personnel. Diligently monitor all violations of company policies, rules and procedures, enabling management to administer prompt, fair and consistent direction and corrective action when necessary

Actively manage performance and provide feedback to your leaders, ensuring they are clear on action plans & areas of opportunity and excellence within their development plans.

Ensure that leaders are conducting weekly manager meetings and that your leadership team has collaborative working relationship

Collaborate with other departments, such as finance, human resources, and marketing, to ensure that all business objectives are met

Develop future leaders; Build a pipeline of strong future leads and managers to promote internal talent for the new store openings

SKILLS YOU MUST HAVE

Natural leader with a positive attitude, who is able to teach, willing to learn and take direction

Detail-oriented and proactive with an ability to prioritize and deliver results on delegated responsibilities

Excellent communication and organizational skills

Able to maintain composure and personality in a high pressure environment, while using good judgment and strong decision making skills

Open availability to work any shift or station as needed

Proficient in Google Drive; ability to learn all other aspects of our technology

Knowledge of health and safety guidelines

DAILY RESPONSIBILITIES

Core Focus: Customer Experience, Operations Management, and Team Support & Development

Daily duties & responsibilities will be assigned in collaboration with the Operations Team as needed, and may include:

Managing team, vendor, and customer communications/issues

Maintaining and monitoring OS+E inventory, restaurant supplies orders

Managing all functions on daily checklists & guides

Managing the facility

Day to day monitoring of Total Controllable Income and invoice management to understand financial goals

REQUIREMENTS

5+ years of restaurant management

2+ years of experience with budget management, experience with full P&L responsibility preferred

Minimum of 3 months experience in a leadership role at Barracuda

Minimum 2 years of experience managing 20-30 direct reports

Hands on experience developing training programs and assessing skills

Personable and enjoys working with customers and leading a diverse team

Passion for food, hospitality, and providing a “best in class” customer experience

Availability to work a minimum of five days per week. Weekends, day shifts and evening shifts are required. Full transparency: extended hours and/or a sixth day may occasionally be required.

Holder of a Manager Food Safety Certification and Responsible Vendor Permit

Ability to stand for long periods of time (8 or more hours per shift)

Ability to lift 50+ pounds and work in various weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold.

Willingness to travel - 25%

Internal Hires: Have a disciplinary record free of any corrective action in the past 90 days

PAY AND BENEFITS

Base Salary: $55,000 base + bonus opportunities

Biannual bonuses are distributed at the close of Q2 and Q4 based on business performance criteria. Essentially, if the business is performing well and growing, so is the bonus amount. Bonus amounts are determined by provided targets below and will be reviewed in coordination with the Area Manager and Chief of Staff:

Achieve Store Budgeted Sales

Net Operating Income of 20%

COGS at or below 30%

Grow Annualized Revenue 5%+, Year over Year

Aggregate Average Online Review Score of 4.7

Employee Retention: Turnover at/less than 30%

The benefits listed below have no cash value if not elected:

PTO: 112 hours per full year

Health/Vision/Dental/Pet Insurance Insurance covered up to $250/mo

Tech reimbursement of $50 per month

Comped personal meals & drinks at Barracuda Restaurants

*Barracuda is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, ensuring equal employment opportunities for all. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, military service, or any other non-merit factors.

Please note that job duties are subject to change at the company’s discretion.