Shift Leader

Taziki's Cafe - TSP; Panama City (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career path to ownership

Free delicious meals

Flexible schedule

Employee discounts

Job summary

Taziki's Cafe - TSP in Panama City, Florida is looking for a passionate shift leader to serve guests, manage the team in the absence of management, and master menu knowledge. The ideal candidate should have prior food service experience and strong leadership skills.

You will be responsible for ensuring a great dining experience, following health and safety standards, and leading a team in a fast-paced environment. The role includes flexible working hours, and a range of benefits such as free meals and employee discounts.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age.
• Strong leadership and guest service skills.
• Prior food service experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve guests and create meaningful connections.
• Perform opening and closing tasks.
• Lead the restaurant and team in the absence of a manager.
• Master the menu and product knowledge.
• Maintain Health Department standards.

Skills

Leadership

Guest service

Verbal communication

Food service experience

Ability to thrive in fast-paced environment

Job description

Benefits:

• Career path to ownership
• Great environment
• Free delicious meals
• Paid time off potential
• Base pay of $xx-$xx plus high-paying tip pool!
• Flexible schedule
• Employee discounts

What your teammates say:

• I enjoyed working at Taziki's. I was friends with all of my co-workers so it felt like a family! I had good pay and great hours! I enjoyed learning how to do a lot of things in the kitchen!
• It has been by far my favorite job. I love the brand and what Taziki's stands for. The food is all fresh every day, everything is made that morning.

Your role as a Taziki's shift leader:

• Serving guests and making meaningful connections with them
• Opening & closing tasks
• Being responsible for the restaurant and the team when a manager isn't on duty
• Setting the tone for the shift and giving clear, calm directions to your team about their duties
• Mastering menu and product knowledge
• Supporting or working stations when needed (including kitchen)
• Prepping food and doing side work
• Following proper cash handling and payment procedures
• Maintaining Health Department Standards throughout each shift
• Following proper Alcohol Handling policies and procedures
• Proper food handling and storage of food products
• Maintaining proper hygiene, uniform, and appearance

The ideal team member:

• Must be 21 years of age
• Prior food service experience preferred
• Strong leadership, guest service, and verbal communication skills with guests/team members
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, balancing multiple tasks and priorities
• Ability to follow instructions and adhere to policies and procedures
• Energetic, ready to learn, loves fresh food
• Able to work a flexible schedule
• Dependable, reliable, and trustworthy

All employees must:

• Understand and abide by all company standards and policies (provided in your handbook)
• Obtain a Food Manager's certification shortly after beginning employment

Your working conditions/hours:

Hours will vary by store.

You may work in a typical restaurant kitchen environment, which includes but is not limited to using equipment such as a flattop and char grill, oven, slicer, mixer, and food processor.

Your physical requirements:

• Walking/standing for extended periods
• Reaching
• Bending
• Lifting/carrying up to 30 pounds
• Wiping
• Twisting
• Cooking

Taziki's is an Equal Opportunity Employer