Team Lead - Mad Greens

Paradies Lagardère; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Paradies Lagardère in Austin, TX is seeking a Team Leader to supervise shifts, train staff, and ensure guest satisfaction in a fast-paced environment. You will lead by example, maintain high standards of service, and uphold our SOPs to deliver first-class experiences for travelers.

You will mentor teammates, enforce food safety and cleanliness, and foster a positive, respectful workplace. Excellent communication and leadership are essential for success.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• ServSafe Certification or equivalent preferred.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead each shift by delegating duties and checking progress.
• Provide courteous, friendly service to guests and team members.
• Train and develop staff to meet SOPs and standards.
• Ensure food safety, cleanliness, and restaurant appearance.
• Maintain professional image and follow grooming guidelines.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Communication

Team coordination

Education

High School diploma or GED

ServSafe Certification

Job description

Team Leaders ensure guest satisfaction through proper training of employees and adhering to company SOPs. They make sure team members perform a variety of tasks, from preparing food, stocking supplies, serving, and cleaning tables and counters, resetting/bussing tables, greeting guests and answering questions. Whether working in an on-trend national brand, or an iconic concept from the local community, you will create and deliver first-class experiences for the traveling public.

In joining our team, you commit to supporting this mission, by demonstrating our service standards at all times and holding all team members to the same. Providing a safe work environment of trust and respect free of harassment is expected.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

All Paradies Lagardère jobs, including the Leader, require that you embody a positive company image by providing courteous, friendly, and efficient service with a smile to customers and team members. You must embrace our family culture by following our core values, TRIFIC (Trust, Respect, Integrity, First-Class, Innovation, Commitment), recognize and satisfy all restaurant guests as well as be accountable to the Company and Restaurant Managers. Functions include, but are not limited to the following areas:

• Must have a passion for the guest!
• Must say “Yes”, “Please”, and “Thank You”!
• Must smile often!
• Exceed First Class Service standards and behavior with guests, business partners, and peers.
• Warmly greets and acknowledges guests upon arrival.
• Maintain a professional company image by adhering to all grooming and uniform guidelines, including slip resistant shoes.
• Exceed company standards for food and beverage quality, service, and atmosphere while building positive customer relations.
• Serve as a role model and provide accessibility to staff while developing leadership and motivational skills. Exhibit efficiency in completing job requirements by working with a sense of urgency and consolidating tasks.
• Support programs to enhance staff morale and training.
• Acts with integrity and honesty while promoting the company culture.
• Assist with food, beverage, labor-management costs, receiving, storage, and inventory management.
• Lead each shift by delegating duties, assigning tasks, and following up with all team members.
• Demonstrate management and leadership ability through building effective relationships with customers, supervisors, and team members.
• Must be proficient in each area of the restaurant to assist when necessary.
• Follow inventory control procedures to reduce product loss.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization throughout the restaurant.
• Prepare food when necessary.
• Check food quality and temperatures throughout the day to ensure food safety expectations are maintained.
• Ensure the security and safety of guests and team members through pro-actively following proper sanitation and safety procedures.
• Follow proper procedures and guidelines for opening and closing the restaurant.
• Identify back-ups in the kitchen and work with managers to re-organize when necessary.
• Must demonstrate a commitment to getting the job done.
• Open-minded to feedback.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or GED
• Food and Beverage experience is preferred but not required.
• Ability to take direction and collaborate in a team environment.
• Ability to work in a high energy and demanding environment.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work independently as well as with other team members.
• Able to work unsupervised for extensive periods, and to demonstrate good judgment when dealing with customers and peers.
• ServSafe Certification or equivalent preferred.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to work various shifts in a 7/365 team-oriented environment, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Excellent customer service skills and an ability to communicate effectively, in English.
• Strong self-motivation, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Positive interpersonal skills.
• Self-starter able to prioritize and handle various tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and unexpected situations.
• Proficiency required in reading, writing, and mathematics, in English.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 25 lbs. and perform essential job functions such as standing, bending, reaching, gripping, climbing on a ladder and walking long distances.
• Standing for long periods of time and the ability to work in an environment with varying temperatures.

This position description is merely intended to describe the primary elements of the position. The Paradies Lagardère reserves the right to change the position description and to assign additional duties and responsibilities as necessary. This position description does not constitute an employment contract of any kind.

Paradies Lagardere is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity and expression, genetic information, or any other factor protected by law.

We are committed to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace that includes individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences. The Company is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities.

Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.