Team Leader

Performance Food Group; Athens (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Free meals for management and learning

401(K) retirement plan

Clear growth path to leadership roles

Supportive leadership and team-focused

Job summary

Long John Silver's is seeking a dependable Team Leader to run shifts, lead team members, and support management. This role focuses on guest service, food quality, and operational standards, with opportunities to grow into higher management roles.

You will collaborate with the management team to forecast sales, create schedules, manage inventory, and prepare weekly reports, while maintaining a positive, respectful work culture and adherence to safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• Restaurant or food service experience required.
• Previous leadership experience ( trainer, key holder, shift lead) preferred
• Willingness to learn and grow into higher management roles
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Reliable, positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Ability to follow company standards and safety guidelines

Responsibilities

• Run shifts and lead team members during assigned shifts.
• Ensure all team members complete assigned shift tasks and follow company uniform standards.
• Address guest questions or concerns in a timely, friendly manner to ensure positive guest engagement.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for guests and team members.
• Ensure equipment is clean and in good working condition.
• Follow proper food storage, handling, preparation, and presentation procedures with strong attention to food safety.
• Ensure cash handling, security, safety, and food quality standards are met.
• Learn management skills such as forecasting sales, creating schedules, ordering and tracking inventory, and completing weekly and business period reports.
• Support restaurant goals for sales growth and operational excellence.
• Maintain a positive work environment with a culture of respect and teamwork.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the General Manager

Skills

Restaurant leadership

Teamwork

Communication

Reliability

Work ethic

Job description

Long John Silver's - Performance Foods Corp.

Long John Silver's is looking for a dependable and motivated Team leader to run shifts, lead team members, and support restaurant management. This role is ideal for team members who want to step into leadership, learn management skills, and grow within the company.

As a Team Leader, you will share responsibility with the management team for daily restaurant operations, with a focus on great guest service, food quality, team development, and operational standards.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Paid training - we teach you how to lead
• Free meals for management and leadership
• No early morning or late nights - restaurant hours are 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
• 401 ( K) retirement plan
• Clear growth path to Assistant Restaurant General Manager and beyond
• Supportive leadership and a team-focused culture

What You'll Do

• Run shifts and lead team members during assigned shifts
• Ensure all team members complete assigned shift tasks and follow company uniform standards
• Take responsibility for positive guest engagement by addressing and resolving guest questions or concerns in a timely, friendly manner.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for guests and team members
• Ensure equipment is clean and in good working condition
• Follow proper food storage, handling, preparation, and presentation procedures with strong attention to food safety
• Ensure cash handling, security, safety, and food quality standards are met
• Learn key management skills such as forecasting sales, creating schedules, ordering and tracking inventory, and completing weekly and business period reports
• Support restaurant goals for sales growth and operational excellence
• Maintain a positive work environment with a culture of respect and teamwork
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the General Manager

What We're Looking For

• Restaurant or food service experience required
• Previous leadership experience ( trainer, key holder, shift lead) preferred
• Willingness to learn and grow into higher management roles
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Reliable, positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Ability to follow company standards and safety guidelines

If you're ready to take your first step into restaurant leadership and build a career with growth opportunities, Long John Silver's and Performance Foods Corp. want to hear from you.