Food Truck Lead | General Manager Growth Opportunity

Ta’Ohana Mix Grill | Crestview, FL
Job Type: Full Time
Starting Pay: $15.00/hour
Experience: 1 to 3 years of food truck experience required

Lead the Way with Ta’Ohana Mix Grill!

Are you passionate about food, a natural leader, and ready to take charge?

Ta’Ohana Mix Grill is a locally owned, family operated food truck serving delicious Polynesian inspired and island style cuisine.

We’re growing and preparing to open our second food truck! We’re looking for a dependable, hardworking Food Truck Lead who can help run daily operations and grow into a General Manager position.

What You’ll Do

Oversee daily food truck operations, opening, and closing.
Lead, train, and motivate team members.
Maintain excellent food quality, safety, and cleanliness.
Monitor inventory, portion control, and prevent unnecessary food waste.
Operate Toast POS, handle transactions, and monitor sales.
Deliver excellent customer service during busy shifts.
Lead scheduled catering, festivals, and community events.
Help achieve daily and monthly sales goals.
Bring fresh ideas to attract customers and grow the business.
Take initiative, solve problems, and communicate with ownership.

What We’re Looking For

1 to 3 years of food truck experience required.
Valid Food Protection Manager Certification (Manager Card).
Leadership or management experience preferred.
Toast POS experience or ability to learn quickly.
Ability to thrive in a fast paced, high pressure environment.
Knowledge of food safety, quality control, inventory, and food truck equipment.
Understanding of propane safety and when to contact qualified professionals.
Strong communication, organization, and problem solving skills.
Reliable attendance, punctuality, and strong work ethic.
Availability for scheduled evening and weekend events.
Ability to work independently without constant supervision.

Our Expectations

We value leaders who show up on time, stay productive, maintain food quality, minimize waste, and take pride in their work.

Employees must accurately record all working hours, follow company policies, and maintain a professional, safe workplace.

Preemployment background checks, employment verification, and drug testing, including random testing, may be required in accordance with company policy and applicable laws.

Pay & Career Advancement

First 90 Days: Food Truck Lead | $15.00/hour

Performance evaluation based on leadership, attendance, food quality, customer service, productivity, and business results.

After 90 Days: General Manager | $16.00/hour

Opportunity for promotion after successfully completing the evaluation and demonstrating the ability to independently manage the food truck.

Six Month Management Review

Performance review six months after promotion.

One Year Employment Review | Potential $17.00/hour

Opportunity for a performance based pay increase after one year of employment.

Promotions and raises are based on performance, business results, and ownership approval and are not guaranteed.

Employee Benefits & Perks

One free Ta Meal Combo per worked shift.
Monthly Ta’Ohana Employee of the Month recognition.
Paid training.
Career advancement opportunities.
Performance based raises and regular reviews.
Annual employee Christmas party.
Opportunity to grow with our expanding business.

Why Join Our Ohana?

At Ta’Ohana Mix Grill, we’re more than just a food truck. We’re a family!

We value teamwork, accountability, reliability, and employees who take pride in delivering great food and memorable customer experiences.

We’re looking for someone who doesn’t just want a job but wants an opportunity to lead, grow, and make a difference.

Ready to take the lead? Apply today and grow with Ta’Ohana Mix Grill!

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