Torchy's Tacos · 2 days ago
Vice President Of Technology
Torchy's Tacos is a restaurant chain that began in Austin, Texas, in 2006, known for its commitment to high-quality food. The Vice President of Technology will establish a technology vision that aligns with business priorities, ensuring that technology supports restaurant operations efficiently and consistently while managing a high-performing technology team.
Food and BeverageRestaurants
Responsibilities
Set Technology Strategy - You will define and own the company's long-term technology roadmap, aligning systems, platforms, and investments with business priorities and growth plans
Lead and Develop the Technology Team - You will build, coach, and retain a high-performing technology organization
Own Core Business Systems - You will ensure POS, restaurant systems, back-office platforms, corporate applications, and integrations are reliable, scalable, and well-supported
Enable Restaurant Operations - You will partner closely with operations to ensure technology works in real restaurant conditions, supports speed and accuracy, and minimizes disruption for teams
Drive Data and Analytics Enablement - You will oversee data platforms and tools that support reporting, insights, and informed decision-making across the business
Manage Security Risk - You will establish strong cybersecurity, data privacy, and disaster recovery practices appropriate for growing a multi-state restaurant company
Oversee Vendors and Partners - You will select, manage, and hold technology vendors accountable for performance, cost, and service levels
Guide Technology Investment - You will manage technology budgets, prioritize spend, and clearly communicate trade-offs and return on investment
Support Growth and New Restaurants - You will ensure technology scales smoothly with new restaurant openings, market expansions, and evolving guest expectations
Additional Responsibilities - You will perform additional duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelors degree or equivalent work experience
10+ years of progressive technology leadership experience, including responsibility for enterprise-wide systems
Experience leading technology in a multi-unit, consumer-facing business such as restaurants, retail, or hospitality
Demonstrated experience building and leading managers and senior technical leaders
Strong understanding of modern cloud-based systems, integrations, and cybersecurity practices
Preferred
Experience leading technology in the restaurant industry
Experience supporting rapid growth and new unit expansion
Background with restaurant POS, workforce, and guest loyalty systems
Company
Torchy's Tacos
Torchy's Tacos is an Austin, Texas-based chain of taco restaurants.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$400MKey Investors
General Atlantic
2020-11-23Private Equity· $400M
2017-04-18Private Equity
Recent News
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