The Buehler’s Restaurant Lead is responsible for all aspects of Front of House (FOH) or the dining area to ensure that our loyal customers have an exceptional dining experience each and every time they choose to dine with us. This position requires working closely with our Food Service team to ensure that each meal is delivered to the customer in a timely manner. Restaurant Leads will not take tables from start to finish. One of our company strategies is to become the Best in Food Service and that starts with one meal at a time.Come join us if you like to oversee a restaurant as we strive to become the Best in Food Service. A typical day for a Restaurant Lead may include: Greet and seat our customers in a timely manner as they enter the restaurantEnsure the customer is timely greeted by the serverEnsure the tables are cleaned and sanitized promptly after customers leave and assist busser as neededHire, onboard and train new employees for FOH, along with ongoing training for existing employeesSchedule FOH employees to ensure proper coverage for the lunch and dinner rush and during special holidaysSchedule FOH employees and attend catering events as neededResponsible for employee recognition, retention and engagementAssist BOH as needed with catering, food prep including operating the grill, fryers, and related equipmentSet-up, organize, and prepare food using established production procedures and systems if neededComply with sanitation, health and personal hygiene standards, and housekeeping to keep all work areas cleanObserve proper food handling techniques and pass required food safety coursesStore food properly and safely, mark and date itemFollow procedures for keeping yourself, our customers, and coworkers safeResponsible for ordering, maintaining stock levels and inventories “Table Touches” to make sure we exceed customer expectations Uphold Buehler’s policies regarding a workplace free of harassment, bullying and discrimination Work with Food Service Manager to meet financial goals, control waste and assist with inventories In some locations, assist with Community Room duties Other duties as directed or assigned to support total store operations We think you’d be great for this role if you embody the 6 Characteristics of a great Buehler’s teammate: People MindedEnjoy working in a teamwork environmentValue positivity and friendliness; is dependable and reliableCustomer MindedCommit to serving our customers and making each meal specialProduct MindedHave at least a minimal understanding of food preparationHave high expectations for food quality and appearanceStable MindedManage stress and keep your composure when it gets busy during the lunch or dinner rush, during special holidays (Mother’s Day, Father’s Day and many others) as well as preparing for large or multiple catered events Detail MindedWork with minimal supervision while being highly productiveEnjoy managing and making sure everything runs smoothlyOpen MindedProvide flexibility with your schedule to accommodate customer demand, which may include some weekendsUnderstand that this is not designed to cover all the duties that are required, and there may be changes to your duties or responsibilities without noticeOur legal team wants you to know what’s required for this role: Minimum 21 years of ageAble to occasionally be required to stand, reach, lift, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, push and pull items weighing 40# and occasionally 60#Manual dexterity; auditory and visual skills; and the ability to follow written and oral instructions and proceduresAble to work within our kitchen environment that includes equipment such as an oven, stove, dishwasher, slicer, coffee machine, steamer, mixer and chef’s knives…so frequently you will be exposed to heat, steam, fire and noiseReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual with disability to perform the essential functions Extra Awesome:Previous Restaurant Lead experience or familiarity with food service operationsDemonstrates leadership skills and growth potentialSelf-driven and goal motivated