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Tucanos Team

Why Work at Tucanos?

Tucanos Brazilian Grill is a fun and festive restaurant concept, that values hard working and positive individuals who enjoy working in a team environment that recognizes individual achievement while rewarding team performance. Tucanos promises an environment that is just as fun, festive and fast paced for its team members as it is for its guests.

We value our team members and look forward to sharing with you our passion for guest service, our opportunities for career growth, our competitive benefits, and our desire to build a lasting friendship with each team member.


Be part of the Tucanos family and bring the spirit of Brazil to life. We're looking for passionate individuals who share our commitment to exceptional guest experiences and authentic Brazilian cuisine.

Hourly Team Benefits

  • Flexible work schedules
  • Discounts on meals for you & family
  • Company sponsored events
  • Sundays off
  • Medical and dental for full time
  • Fun culture & friendly competitions
  • Recognition & formal training
  • Career growth opportunities

Management Benefits

  • Medical & dental coverage
  • Free meals when at work
  • Meal certificates for family & friends
  • Paid vacation & sick pay
  • Birthday and anniversary off
  • Competitive bonus program
  • Sundays off
  • Fun culture & recognition
"I love working at Tucanos because of the work experience and the team you can build and trust" — Alan Carracso, Salt Lake City, UT

Available Roles

Guest Experience
Bartender

Bring the fun and festivity of Rio de Janeiro to our guests with hand-crafted beverages and exceptional service.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Create made-to-order alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
  • Guide guests in food and beverage selections
  • Operate point of sale systems
  • Maintain bar area and inventory controls
  • Ensure compliance with liquor laws and regulations

Requirements:

  • Excellent guest relations skills
  • High school diploma (bartending training preferred)
  • Minimum 1 year experience
  • Experience with POS systems
  • Flexible schedule
  • Strong communication and time management
  • Professional appearance and behavior

Set the stage for exceptional dining experiences by maintaining clean, orderly environments.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Clear and reset tables efficiently
  • Maintain clean restaurant environment
  • Support team members with guest service
  • Demonstrate polite and friendly attitude

Requirements:

  • Previous experience preferred
  • High school diploma preferred
  • Good communication and time management
  • Physical ability to bend, lift, and stand
  • Knowledge of sanitary practices
  • Flexible availability
Tucanos employees smiling for a team photo

Part tour guide, part server - introduce guests to Brazilian culture through exceptional dining experiences.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Describe Tucanos experience and menu items
  • Assist with food and beverage selections
  • Take and process orders
  • Deliver food and beverages
  • Support team with seating and table management

Requirements:

  • Excellent guest relations skills
  • POS system experience preferred
  • Flexible schedule
  • Strong communication skills
  • Professional appearance
  • Must be at least 18 years old

Be the first and last impression of Tucanos - welcome guests and set the tone for their dining experience.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Greet and welcome guests
  • Manage wait times and seating requests
  • Escort guests to their tables
  • Handle phone interactions
  • Support other team members as needed

Requirements:

  • Excellent guest relations skills
  • Flexible schedule
  • Strong communication skills
  • Willingness to learn
  • Team-oriented attitude
  • Professional appearance
Culinary Experience

Prepare exceptional Brazilian-inspired cuisine using high-quality, fresh ingredients in a fun environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Prepare signature salads and entrees
  • Create traditional Brazilian recipes
  • Maintain food safety standards
  • Manage station setup and cleanup

Career Opportunities:

  • Top culinary training and development
  • Scratch cooking with fresh ingredients
  • 50+ recipes made fresh daily
  • Monthly new menu items
  • Internal promotion opportunities

Requirements:

  • Fast-paced environment adaptability
  • Team collaboration skills
  • Physical stamina and dexterity
  • Basic English communication
  • Attention to detail
  • Cooking knowledge and procedures

Ensure uncompromising food quality while following scratch recipes and maintaining food safety standards.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Follow scratch recipes with fresh ingredients
  • Maintain food safety and cleanliness
  • Set up and stock stations
  • Ensure equipment sanitation

Career Opportunities:

  • Top culinary training and development
  • Scratch cooking with fresh ingredients
  • 50+ recipes made fresh daily
  • Monthly new menu items
  • Internal promotion opportunities

Requirements:

  • Outstanding attention to detail
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Physical ability to bend, lift, and stand
  • Flexible availability
  • Team-oriented attitude
Tucanos employees smiling for a team photo

Ensure the finest guest care by providing clean dishware and maintaining kitchen operations.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Clean dishware, utensils, and glassware
  • Maintain kitchen equipment cleanliness
  • Ensure proper stock throughout shifts
  • Complete housekeeping tasks

Requirements:

  • Outstanding attention to detail
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Physical ability to bend, lift, and stand
  • Flexible availability
  • Team-oriented attitude
Team Management

Lead all restaurant operations as an entrepreneur with full responsibility for guest care and team development.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage daily restaurant operations
  • Oversee team selection and development
  • Ensure food quality and inventory management
  • Maintain food safety and cleanliness standards
  • Lead guest service excellence
  • Build community presence
  • Manage financial performance and P&L

Requirements:

  • College degree preferred
  • 3+ years progressive experience
  • Staff supervision experience
  • Outstanding leadership skills
  • Microsoft Office proficiency
  • Budgeting and forecasting knowledge
  • Strong financial acumen

Assistant Manager

Support leadership team in hiring, mentoring, and maintaining exceptional guest service and food quality.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Hire and mentor guest service team
  • Ensure exceptional food quality
  • Create extraordinary guest experiences
  • Lead team to success

Requirements:

  • College degree preferred
  • 3+ years progressive experience
  • Staff supervision experience
  • Outstanding leadership skills
  • Microsoft Office proficiency
  • Budgeting and forecasting knowledge
  • Strong financial acumen
Tucanos employees smiling for a team photo

Guide kitchen team to deliver exceptional cuisine while maintaining quality standards and controlling costs.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Guide team to deliver exceptional cuisine
  • Maintain food quality and safety standards
  • Control labor and food costs
  • Hire, train, and schedule kitchen team
  • Manage vendor relationships
  • Order and maintain inventory

Requirements:

  • Excellent leadership skills
  • Outstanding attention to detail
  • FDA and USDA regulation knowledge
  • Passion for unique flavors
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Budgeting and forecasting knowledge
  • Strong financial acumen

Support kitchen operations with leadership skills and culinary passion to help team reach highest potential.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Maintain consistent operations
  • Ensure impeccable cleanliness
  • Deliver outstanding food quality
  • Support Kitchen Manager and GM
  • Help deliver extraordinary experiences

Requirements:

  • Excellent leadership skills
  • Outstanding attention to detail
  • FDA and USDA regulation knowledge
  • Passion for unique flavors
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Budgeting and forecasting knowledge
  • Strong financial acumen
"I love that no matter what position you hold in our company there is room for growth" — Arron Burke, Boise, UT
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