Shift Manager I

Dufry; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Manager I to oversee restaurant operations and ensure high standards of service and cleanliness. This role involves supervising staff, managing daily activities, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in food and beverage management, possess excellent customer service skills, and be capable of leading a team effectively. Join a forward-thinking company where your contributions will directly impact the success of the restaurant and enhance the dining experience for customers.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in food and beverage management and customer service.
• 6+ months of supervisory experience in a restaurant or kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing daily operations and supervising restaurant associates.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards and manage cash handling.

Skills

Food and Beverage Management

Customer Service

Cash Handling

Supervisory Skills

Health and Safety Compliance

Education

High School Diploma

Associate Degree in Hospitality

Job description

Purpose:

The purpose of the Manager I (MGRI) position is to assist Branch management in tactically executing QSR or similar restaurant management operations. The MGRI ensures the restaurant is clean, ready for business, staffed, and operates to high operational standards. The MGRI uses prescribed policies and procedures to make management decisions.

Essential Functions:

• Completes opening, daily and closing procedures/checklists in accordance with company policies/procedures

• Assists the AGM/GM in managing by supervising day-to-day activities of associates within a defined individual or group of restaurants or points-of-sale

• Participates in the interview process, provides input in hiring, recommends termination, advancement, promotion or any other status change to the GM for associates within the unit

• Assigns work tasks and activities, participates in preparing schedules, and ensures that all shifts are covered

• Actively ensures all associates take all mandated rest breaks and meal periods

• Ensures display areas are appropriately clean, stocked, and visually appealing

• Ensures all equipment is in good working order

• Operates cash register and voids transactions as needed while following all HMSHost cash handling policies and procedures, and maintains proper security of cash at all times

• Monitors compliance with wellness and safety procedures and guidelines, builds awareness about wellness and safety, and reports any safety concerns to the GM

• Understands and performs all Health and Safety activities as specified in the Manager’s Guide to Associate Health and Safety

• Places orders for individual units, receives goods, processes invoices

• Ensures that the company has most current contact information for all associates working in the restaurant.

Requirements:

• Ability to work shifts during various operating days and hours each week; during opening, during busy day parts, and during closing to monitor restaurant associates’ work activities during these different days and times.

• Knowledge of all applicable federal, state, and local sanitary, safety, and health standards, and all procedures and protocols to comply with HACCP standards

Reporting relationship and other important information:

• The MGRI position as described falls under the Fair Labor Standards act as a Non-Exempt position

• The MGRI position typically reports to the General Manager, Director of Operations, or an intermediate F&B Multi Unit Manager II within the assigned location.

• The MGRI position is expected to work a varied and rotating schedule to be on site at various operating days and hours each week; some opening shifts, during some busy dayparts, and during some closing shifts to monitor restaurant associates’ work activities during these different days and times.

Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Work Environment:

• Requires a minimum of 2 years food and beverage, cash handling, and customer service experience

• Requires a minimum of 6 months supervisory or lead experience in a restaurant or production kitchen

• Requires the ability to speak, read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and policy documents, as well as converse comfortably with customers