Team Lead - Salvation Pizza

Paradies Lagardère; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Paradies Lagardère in Austin, TX, is seeking a Shift Supervisor to lead restaurant operations, mentor team members, and deliver first-class hospitality to guests. You will manage daily workflow, uphold TRIFIC values, ensure health and safety standards, and collaborate with managers to maintain exceptional service during all shifts.

Prior supervision in hospitality is preferred; ServSafe certification is a plus; availability including weekends and holidays is required to support a busy service

Qualifications

• Practical experience as a supervisor in the hotel/restaurant industry.
• Strong knowledge of restaurant operations, sanitation, and reporting.
• ServSafe Food Manager certification or equivalent.
• Ability to work in a high-energy, demanding environment.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead shifts by delegating duties and supervising team.
• Maintain guest satisfaction through courteous service.
• Enforce health, safety, and sanitation standards.
• Hire and train staff, schedule writing and coaching.
• Uphold Paradies Lagardère values and professional image.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

English proficiency

Education

ServSafe Food Manager Certification

Supervisory experience

Job description

To The Following Areas

• Team Member Leadership & Development

Position Summary

At Paradies Lagardère, our mission is to maintain first‑class standards that exceed the expectations of the customers and business partners we serve.

We are passionate about connecting with each of our guests on multiple levels. From an inspiring restaurant design or live entertainment that captures a traveler’s attention, to the top‑notch quality of our culinary offerings and the exceptional hospitality delivered by our teams, we focus on more than just restaurant operations. We specialise in experiences.

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 Shift Supervisor, require that you embody a positive company image by providing courteous, friendly, and efficient service with a smile to customers and team members at all times. You must embrace our family culture by following our core values, TRIFIC (Trust, Respect, Integrity, First‑Class, Innovation, Commitment), recognise and satisfy all restaurant guests as well as be accountable to the Company and Restaurant Managers. Functions include, but are not limited to …

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 behaviour with guests, business partners, and peers.
• Maintain a professional company image by adhering to all grooming and uniform guidelines, including slip resistant shoes.
• Maintain company standards for food, beverage, service, and atmosphere while building positive customer relations.
• Warmly greets and acknowledges guests upon arrival.
• 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.
• Supporting programs to enhance staff morale and training, which includes writing of schedules.
• Effectively lead the restaurant while the Manager or Assistant Manager is not present.
• Acts with integrity and honesty while promoting the company culture.

Operations

• Assist with food, beverage, labour‑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 organisation throughout the restaurant.
• Prepare food when necessary.
• Check food quality and temperatures throughout the day to maintain Health and Safety regulations.
• 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‑organise when necessary.
• Must demonstrate a commitment to getting the job done. Hours will vary on a weekly basis based on workload and deadlines. Working during weekends, holidays, and peak business periods may be required according to the manager’s schedule.
• Assists with cash‑out procedures.
• Assists with POS training.
• Enthusiastically supports decisions once made by Paradies Lagardère and management.
• Open‑minded to feedback.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education, Experience, Certifications

• Practical experience as a supervisor in the hotel/restaurant industry, preferred.
• Proficient in the following dimensions of restaurant functions: food planning and preparation, purchasing, sanitation, security, company policies and procedures, personnel management, record‑keeping, and preparation of reports.
• ServSafe Food Manager’s Certificate or equivalent.
• 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.

Position Qualifications

• Must have sufficient self‑confidence, poise and interpersonal skills to be able to work effectively as part of a team and to take part in professional discussions.
• Must be able to sustain performance under conditions of stress – such as tight deadlines and detailed questioning.
• Ability to be a team player and quick learner in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment with varying levels of guests and team members present.
• Strong self‑motivation, leadership, and organisational skills.
• Positive interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work various shifts in a 7/365 team‑oriented environment.
• Excellent customer service skills and an ability to communicate effectively, in English.
• Self‑starter able to prioritise and handle various tasks simultaneously.
• Proficiency required in reading, writing, and mathematics, in English.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 25 lbs. Perform essential job functions such as standing, bending, reaching, gripping, climbing on a ladder and walking long distances.
• Standing for long periods 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 Lagardère is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, 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.