Barracuda Baton Rouge Assistant Store Manager

Barracuda Baton Rouge is hiring an Assistant Store Manager! Read on for more details!

WHO WE ARE // Barracuda is a neighborhood taco stand & margarita garden, offering outdoor dining and takeout, serving high quality tacos on fresh tortillas. We believe that great food and drinks should be prepared simply - at an accessible price point - and foster fun and memorable experiences for a diverse community of people.

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.

As Assistant Store Manager your role is to assist the Store Manager and leadership team in all day-to-day operations, provide support to team members and leadership during service to improve performance, and adopt, embody and implement the vision and values of Barracuda Restaurants.

• 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 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 Department of Health to reflect the care and pride in the service we provide

• Act as a trusted partner to the Store Manager, collaborating on operational decisions and serving as a communication bridge between team, leadership, and cross-functional stakeholders
• Foster a culture of teamwork, service, hustle, and continuous improvement by motivating the team and empowering them with context and purpose—Always Be Teaching the “Why”
• Lead daily operations with attention to detail and a focus on service quality, labor efficiency, and team well-being
• Communicate clearly and proactively to ensure transparency, address areas needing improvement, and support company-wide objectives
• Build strong relationships across the team to enhance collaboration, responsiveness, and operational success
• Support the Store Manager by managing inquiries, developing solutions, and assisting with internal communications and project execution

• 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 assist in the management of one-on-one employee performance evaluations
• Be knowledgeable of restaurant policies regarding personnel. Diligently…