Shift Leader - Fast-Casual Team Lead with Growth & Ownership Path

Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe; Madison (AL); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401k with employer match

Free meals on shift

Flexible schedule

No late nights

Career path to ownership

Daily pay option

Job summary

Tazik i’s Mediterranean Cafe is a fast-casual restaurant seeking motivated team members in Madison, AL. You will welcome guests, help prepare orders, and ensure top-notch food safety and recipe accuracy.

Shift duties include coaching the team, managing line activity, and handling Take‑Out and online orders, while you assist with PM prep and tomorrow’s prep sheets to set up the next day for success.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Prior food service experience preferred.
• Leadership, guest service, and verbal communication skills with guests and 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.

Responsibilities

• Serving guests and making meaningful connections with them.
• Opening and 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.

Skills

Leadership

Guest service

Verbal communication

Fast-paced

Multi-tasking

Job description

Tazik i’s Mediterranean Cafe is a fast-casual restaurant seeking motivated team members in Madison, AL. You will welcome guests, help prepare orders, and ensure top-notch food safety and recipe accuracy.

Shift duties include coaching the team, managing line activity, and handling Take‑Out and online orders, while you assist with PM prep and tomorrow’s prep sheets to set up the next day for success.