Restaurant Kitchen Shift Leader

Perkins Restaurant & Bakery; Waterloo, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Flexible hours

Free employee meals

Family discounts

Job summary

Perkins Restaurant & Bakery in Waterloo is seeking a Kitchen Shift Leader to supervise shifts, ensure food quality and speed, and uphold company standards. This on-site role reports to the General Manager or on-duty manager and supports the team in a fast-paced restaurant environment.

The ideal candidate provides hands-on leadership, adherence to safety and sanitation standards, and a commitment to guest satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Lead a shift to ensure hot food is prepared quickly and presented properly.
• Enforce company policies and maintain a clean, safe workplace.
• Mentor staff, assign tasks, and ensure guest satisfaction across each shift.
• Coordinate with management to plan and execute shift readiness and handoffs.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Food preparation

Communication

Job description

Perkins Restaurant is now hiring a Kitchen Shift Leader for our Perkins Restaurant in Waterloo.

Hourly rate is $17.00 - $21.00 per hour, depending on experience.

Stop in any time to apply at:
4045 Hammond Ave. - Waterloo

Benefits of working for us include:

1. Supportive ownership that believes in family
2. Closed on Christmas Day
3. Yearly anniversary checks for continued employment*
4. Free Employee Meals and family discounts*
5. Competitive wages for your experience
6. Paychecks delivered weekly
7. Flexible hours & schedules
8. Structured training program for all positions
9. Referral bonus for great employees who recruit other great employees
10. Career path that rewards you financially for your advancement within the company*Ask manager for details

SUMMARY OF POSITION

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

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

• Reports: Directly to General Manager or Manager on duty
• Internal: Extensive contacts with all levels of store personnel as well as all home office departments.
• External: Extensive contacts include guests, distributors.

POSITION ACTIVITIES AND TASKS

• Ensures that all menu items are prepared, portioned, and presented properly in a clean safe, and sanitary manner, according to all established procedures, performance standards, and local health department regulations.
• Required, under certain circumstances, to perform/assist all functions for all positions in the restaurant.
• Shift Readiness – Set up each shift for success through thorough planning, careful inspection and anticipation of potential challenges which may arise during the shift. Effectively communicate expectations with staff, assign work stations and create enthusiasm and confidence in your team.
• Direct Your Shift – Execute your plan to lead a great shift. Your attitude, enthusiasm and adaptability set the stage for all team members, especially when the rush gets hectic. Maintain standards while keeping the team positive, organized and focused. Take immediate action to correct any food or service issues.
• Follow Up – Measure the results of the shift against your plan and ensuring the restaurant is ready for the next Guest and for the next shift. Communicate with management regarding employee performance, guest concerns, food or maintenance issues which need attention

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ENVIRONMENT/WORKING CONDITIONS

• 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 depts. 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

Disclaimer

This position description in not intended, and should not be construed to be, an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with job. It is intended, however, to be an accurate reflection of those principle job elements essential for making decisions related to job performance, employee development and compensation. As such, the incumbent may perform other duties and responsibilities as required.