Restaurant and Bakery Shift Leader

At Perkins Restaurant & Bakery our employees are part of the Perkins extended family and the families we serve. And you'll be responsible for making special days memorable and everyday meals something extraordinary. At Perkins where we've experienced years of success through ensuring 100% guest satisfaction on every visit. If you want to work and grow with a company who has a proven track record of success, has an unmatched commitment to their employees and employees the best in the industry, you are in the right place! We respect one another for our talent, creativity and individual differences. We bring our greatest individual strengths to achieve success as a team. If career growth is what you are looking for- we got that too! A shift leader is empowered to support management in meeting restaurant goals through the implementation, management and enforcement of company policies, procedures, programs and performance standards. It means taking a hands-on leadership role in the restaurant to deliver the following to our Guests and Employees every shift: Hot Food, Served Fast, by Friendly People; Outstanding Image and Cleanliness; 100% Guest Satisfaction.

Responsibilities

Support management in meeting restaurant goals through implementation, management and enforcement of company policies, procedures, programs and performance standards; Take a hands-on leadership role to deliver hot food, served fast, by friendly people; outstanding image and cleanliness; 100% guest satisfaction; Ensure that all menu items are prepared, portioned, and presented properly in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner according to established procedures, performance standards, and local health department regulations; Perform/assist all functions for all positions in the restaurant under certain circumstances; Plan and set up each shift for success through thorough planning, careful inspection and anticipation of potential challenges; Effectively communicate expectations with staff, assign work stations and create enthusiasm and confidence in your team; Direct the shift by executing the plan, maintaining standards, and taking immediate action to correct any food or service issues; Follow up by measuring shift results and communicating with management regarding employee performance, guest concerns, food or maintenance issues

Requirements

High school diploma; 1-year experience preferably in the food service industry; Must be at least 16 years of age; Extensive standing and walking for up to 8 hours; Must be able to see at a distance (20) feet, at close range (12 inches), distinguish between shapes and utilize peripheral vision to avoid hazards; Must be able to communicate clearly; Must have high level of mobility/flexibility in space provided; Must have time management skills; Must be able to read, write and perform addition/subtraction calculations; Must be able to control and utilize fingers to write, slice, chop and operate equipment; Must be able to fit through openings 30” wide; Must be able to work irregular hours under heavy pressure/stress during busy times; Bending, reaching, walking; Carrying trays of food products weighing about 50 pounds for distances up to 30 feet; Lifting up to 50 pounds

Nice to have

Some college or degree preferred; Experience preferably in the food service industry

Benefits

Medical; Dental; Vision; Wellness Program; Life Insurance; Disability Insurance; 401k; Health Savings Account; Employee Assistance Program; Employee Discount Program; Vacation/Sick Time Benefits; Travel Accident Insurance; Discounted Tuition; Waived Application Fee; Deferred Tuition; Complimentary Course; & More