Restaurant Kitchen Shift Leader

Perkins Restaurant is now hiring a Kitchen Shift Leader for our Perkins Restaurant in Waterloo. 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; Deliver outstanding image and cleanliness; Ensure 100% Guest Satisfaction; Ensure all menu items are prepared, portioned, and presented properly in a clean safe, and sanitary manner; Perform/assist all functions for all positions in the restaurant when required; Set up each shift for success through planning, inspection and anticipation of challenges; Communicate expectations with staff, assign work stations and create enthusiasm and confidence in team; Direct shift, maintain standards, keep team positive, organized and focused; Follow up and communicate with management regarding employee performance, guest concerns, food or maintenance issues

Requirements

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; Exposure to heat, steam, smoke, cold; Reaching heights of approximately 6 feet and depths of 2 ½ - 3 feet; 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; Exposure to dish and cleaning chemicals

Benefits

Supportive ownership that believes in family; Closed on Christmas Day; Yearly anniversary checks for continued employment; Free Employee Meals and family discounts; Competitive wages for your experience; Paychecks delivered weekly; Flexible hours & schedules; Structured training program for all positions; Referral bonus for great employees who recruit other great employees; Career path that rewards you financially for your advancement within the company; 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!