Cafe Team Leader

Dev; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 28,929 - 29,962; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off (PTO)

Health care benefits

Retirement plan with 401(k) match

Generous scholarship program

Exclusive discounts on various services

Job summary

A leading supermarket chain is seeking a Restaurant Foods Team Leader in Fairfax, VA. This full-time position requires managing a team and ensuring a positive dining experience for customers. Candidates should have customer service experience and a passion for food. Competitive pay and various benefits are offered, including paid time off and health care coverage. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and enjoy leading, this role is an excellent opportunity to grow in a supportive atmosphere.

Qualifications

• 1 or more years of collective customer service experience, preferably in a food service, grocery or retail setting.
• Passion for food and people with enthusiasm to learn more about the product.
• Systems aptitude required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop a team of employees.
• Ensure the team provides a positive dining experience.
• Manage all department operations, including ordering and payroll.
• Ensure food is prepared with speed and accuracy.
• Maintain compliance with food safety and company policies.

Skills

Customer service experience

Passion for food

Systems aptitude

Job description

Jobs for Humanity is partnering with Wegmans Food Markets to build an inclusive and just employment ecosystem. Therefore, we prioritize individuals coming from the following communities: Refugee, Neurodivergent, Single Parent, Blind or Low Vision, Deaf or Hard of Hearing, Black, Hispanic, Asian, Military Veterans, the Elderly, the LGBTQ, and Justice Impacted individuals. This position is open to candidates who reside in and have the legal right to work in the country where the job is located.

Company Name: Wegmans Food Markets

Job Description

Schedule: Full time

Availability: Morning, Afternoon, Evening (Includes Weekends). Shifts start as early as 5am

Age Requirement: Must be 18 years or older

Location: Fairfax, VA

Address: 11620 Monument Drive

Pay: $21 - $21.75 / hour

Job Posting: 12/02/2023

Job Posting End: 12/16/2023

Job ID: R0193983

The Restaurant Foods area invites customers to experience a one-of-a-kind, dynamic dining experience enjoying delicious food. As a Restaurant Foods Team Leader, you will be empowered to lead the way in offering hospitality and incredible service to our customers while working closely with employees on food production, providing them tools, resources and support to grow their skills, passion and knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop a team of employees, engage in meaningful conversations and provide the resources, feedback, and development opportunities they need to be successful.
• Foster enthusiasm, knowledge and passion for offerings and ensure the team provides a positive dining experience, dining areas are maintained, and events are planned, organized and executed efficiently and effectively.
• Manage all department operations, including ordering, scheduling, payroll, and forecasting, ensure the department runs efficiently, and maintain consistent two-way communication with team members and store management.
• Ensure food and beverages are prepared with speed, accuracy and a consistent outcome and in line with our high standards.
• Ensure the team properly uses equipment, handles products, keeps accurate logs, follows department job aids, core recipes, food safety, human safety and 5S guidelines, and complies with Wegmans Policies and federal and state laws.

Required Qualifications

• 1 or more years of collective customer service experience, preferably in a food service, grocery or retail setting.
• Passion for food and people with enthusiasm to learn more about the product.
• Systems aptitude.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience ordering products and controlling inventory.
• Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new situations and subject matters.
• Enthusiasm for and knowledge of relevant products and services.
• Food preparation experience.
• Managerial/supervisory experience.

At Wegmans, we’ve long believed we can achieve our goals only if we first fulfill the needs of our people. Putting our people first and offering competitive pay and a variety of benefits & perks is just the start of what it means to work at Wegmans.

Whether through premium pay for working on Sundays or holidays, offering industry-leading health care coverage and wellness programs to support physical, financial, and emotional well-being, or paid time off (PTO) to help you balance work and life, we’ve got something for everyone.

And because we care about the wellbeing and success of every person, we recognize each person has their own unique scheduling needs. We’re proud to offer flexibility in scheduling so our employees can prioritize what is most important to them. Our large, high-volume stores and 24x7 operations allow for personalized schedules that balance an employee’s individual needs with the needs of our business and each department.

Comprehensive Benefits

• Paid time off (PTO) to help you balance your personal and work life.
• Higher premium pay rates for working Sundays or on a recognized holiday.
• Health care benefits that provide a high level of coverage at a low cost to you.
• Retirement plan with both a profit-sharing and 401(k) match.
• A generous scholarship program to help employees meet their educational goals.
• LiveWell Employee & Family program to support your emotional, work-life and financial wellness.
• Exclusive discounts on electronics, entertainment, gym memberships, travel and more!
• And more!

***Certain eligibility requirements must be satisfied and offerings may differ based upon area or the company and/or position.

For 25 years in a row, our employees have put us on the FORTUNE magazine’s list of the 100 Best Companies to Work For®. Discover what it means to work for a family‑owned, mission‑driven, values‑based company that believes in caring, respect, empowerment, high standards and making a difference in the community. Because with a family‑like atmosphere of shared support, leaders who have your best interest at heart and growth as part of everything we do, Wegmans is the place for you to do what you love—and love what you do.