Shift Leader-Trussville

Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

401k with employer match

Job summary

Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe in Birmingham, AL is hiring for a flexible restaurant role with opening and closing shifts. You will engage guests, handle Take-Out and dine-in interactions, and support prep and service across stations.

You’ll learn recipes, product knowledge, and maintain safety and cleanliness standards. Role involves team-led service, shift transitions, and daily prep planning to ensure smooth operation for lunch and dinner periods.

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.
• Must have or obtain a Food Manager’s certification shortly after beginning employment.
• Work flexible schedule.
• Dependable, reliable, and trustworthy.

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 directions to your team.
• 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

Multitasking

Adaptability

Job description

Benefits Offered | Wage Information

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability Insurance options!
• Paid Time Off potential!
• 401k program with employer match!

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!