Restaurant and Bakery Shift Leader Kitchen

Ascent Hospitality Management; Little Falls (MN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant seeks a shift leader to support management in achieving goals by ensuring guest satisfaction and maintaining standards. This hands-on role involves leading the team, managing operations, and ensuring compliance with health regulations. Candidates should have strong leadership and communication skills, with a preference for those with food service experience.

Benefits

401(k)

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Qualifications

• One year of food service experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all menu items are prepared and presented properly.
• Lead the shift by maintaining standards and addressing issues.
• Evaluate shift results and communicate with management.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Some College

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement

At Perkins Restaurant & Bakery, our employees are part of the Perkins extended family and the families we serve. You'll be responsible for making special days memorable and everyday meals extraordinary. Perkins has experienced years of success by ensuring 100% guest satisfaction on every visit. If you want to work and grow with a company that has a proven track record of success, a strong commitment to its employees, and the best industry benefits, you're in the right place! We respect one another for our talent, creativity, and individual differences, bringing our greatest strengths together to succeed as a team. If career growth is your goal, we offer that too!

Summary of Position

A shift leader supports management in achieving restaurant goals by implementing, managing, and enforcing company policies, procedures, programs, and performance standards. This hands-on leadership role involves delivering the following to our guests and employees every shift:

• Hot Food, Served Fast, by Friendly People
• Outstanding Image and Cleanliness
• 100% Guest Satisfaction

Reporting Relationships

• Reports directly to the General Manager or Manager on duty
• Has extensive contact with all levels of store personnel and home office departments
• External contacts include guests and distributors

Position Activities and Tasks

• Ensure all menu items are prepared, portioned, and presented properly in a clean and sanitary manner, following all procedures and health regulations
• Assist with all restaurant functions as needed
• Prepare each shift through planning, inspection, and anticipation of challenges; communicate expectations and assign tasks to team members
• Lead the shift by maintaining standards, keeping the team positive and organized, and addressing issues promptly
• Evaluate shift results and communicate with management regarding performance, guest concerns, and maintenance issues

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Stand and walk extensively for up to 8 hours
• Have good vision and communication skills
• Work in environments with heat, steam, smoke, and cold
• Reach heights of approximately 6 feet and depths of 2.5 to 3 feet
• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Work irregular hours under pressure during busy times
• Handle chemicals safely

Supervision and Education

Receives guidance from Regional Manager. Requires a high school diploma; some college preferred. One year of food service experience is preferred.