Shift Leader Des Peres

Taziki's Cafe; Des Peres (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant and welcoming team at a fast-casual restaurant that values meaningful connections and fresh Mediterranean-inspired cuisine. As part of this dynamic environment, you'll engage with guests, manage daily operations, and ensure a high standard of service. Whether you're prepping for lunch or dinner, every day brings new challenges and opportunities to learn. With a focus on flexibility and teamwork, this role is perfect for those who thrive in a fast-paced setting and are eager to grow within the restaurant industry. Enjoy a supportive atmosphere where your contributions are valued and rewarded.

Benefits

FREE Delicious Meals on every shift

Flexible Schedule

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability Insurance options

Paid Time Off potential

401k program with employer match

Career Path to Ownership

Daily Pay Option

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Prior food service experience preferred.
• Energetic and ready to learn.

Responsibilities

• Serving guests and making meaningful connections.
• Managing opening and closing tasks.
• Maintaining Health Department Standards.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Guest Service

Verbal Communication

Ability to Thrive in Fast-Paced Environment

Education

Food Manager’s Certification

Job description

Benefits Offered | Wage Information

Competitive Pay!

FREE Delicious Meals on every shift!

No late nights, no early mornings!

Flexible Schedule!

Great Environment!

Career Path to Ownership!

The option to get paid daily!

Plus, once you're eligible:

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability Insurance options!

Paid Time Off potential!

401k program with employer match!

We get it – you want a flexible job you’re excited about, co-workers you enjoy, and work you can be proud of. You can find that at Taziki’s. Experience is great, but not required - we can teach you everything you need!

Job Summary Each day at Taziki’s is a little different - part of what keeps it exciting! You might have an opening shift or a closing shift.

For an opening shift, mornings are spent helping your prep crew ready the store for lunch service and preparing catering orders for guests, keeping a close eye on food safety practices and recipe perfection. Before the doors open, gather your team for pre-shift (or even a family meal!), and catch them up on the newest Taziki’s updates like a recipe change or a new feature of our Taz Rewards program. You’ll enjoy meeting the great people in your community as you touch tables and help guests with their Take-Out orders - get to know them by name! During the afternoons, managing shift change, you’ll juggle helping on the line while getting a PM prep sheet ready or looking ahead at dinner orders coming in online.

If you’re working a PM shift, once you check the state of your team’s stations, you’ll help the team push through busy online ordering hours for Take-Out dinners while giving Dine-In guests great service as well. As the shift winds down, you’ll use your evening counts and tomorrow’s catering orders to make prep sheets for your AM team, setting them up for another successful day!

Responsibilities:

Serving guests, making meaningful connections with them

Opening & closing tasks

Being responsible for the restaurant 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 (kitchen included)

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

Qualifications:

Must be at least 21 years of age

Prior food service experience preferred

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 the policies and procedures

Energetic, ready to learn, loves fresh food

Work flexible schedule

Dependable, reliable, and trustworthy

Must have or obtain a Food Manager’s certification shortly after beginning employment

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:

A typical work day at Taziki’s may look like:

Morning shift - 7am - 4pm

Evenings - 4pm - 10pm

Weekends- when applicable

Holidays - when applicable (CLOSED Thanksgiving & Christmas)

*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:

(with or without a reasonable accommodation)

Walking/ standing for extended periods

Reaching

Bending

Lifting/ carrying up to 30 pounds

Wiping

Twisting

Cooking

Taziki’s is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Company Overview Taziki's Café is a fast-casual restaurant brand with more than 90 locations in 17 states. Our menu is Mediterranean-inspired with a Southern flair, and our mission is to create an environment that combines modern Mediterranean fare with meaningful human connection. We are a family of big-hearted foodies committed to making an impact in our communities!