About us

Layne's Chicken Fingers was born and breaded in Texas. Since 1994, we have been working to perfect our recipe and our craft. We are now looking to bring our amazing chicken fingers, fries and shakes to the rest of the world (not to forget about our variety of amazing sauces). We would love for you to be part of our journey.We are looking for GREAT people! Huge emphasis on great! Our team is full of positive, friendly, hardworking individuals and we strive to keep it that way. It is a huge part of what makes us such a great place to work.

We are proud to say that we don't just provide the community with great food; we offer awesome opportunities for anyone who wants to learn and grow. We work as a team. No one succeeds alone and we understand that. This is why we offer leadership training and life skills you can take with you anywhere you go. Working on the Layne’s Team will give you real life experience, endless opportunity, and the right to say you are part of something special. Most importantly, you will have fun doing it!

Our promise is simple, “To be the best damn chicken, fries, and shake experience on the planet.” We do this by offering the highest quality food backed by our 15 to 1 promise... Our team is 15x better than the food, and our food is great. If you love having fun and making people smile, you’re right where you belong. Be a part of the Layne’s Team, and check out our available positions today!

**Overview:**

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Operation Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a background in the food industry, restaurant management, or hospitality, with strong leadership skills and a passion for building successful Teams.

**Experience:**

- Previous experience in the food industry, restaurant management, bartending, or hospitality

- Familiarity with restaurant management systems

- Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate teams and drive results

- Knowledge of kitchen management practices and assistant manager duties

- Experience working in a hotel or hospitality setting is a plus

- Excellent communication and negotiation skills

This position offers competitive compensation and benefits. If you are a proactive individual with a passion for building successful partnerships in the food and hospitality industry, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

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Certifications

• Food Handler Certification
• Restaurant experience
• Leadership
• Customer service
• Budgeting

REQUIREMENTS: Typical minimum requirements to perform the job.
AGE:

• Must be at least 18 years of age

Education

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent work experience
• Experience and Demonstrated Behaviors
• 2-5 years’ experience in the restaurant industry preferred
• Previous experience in a restaurant leadership position preferred
• Demonstrated intermediate to advanced level of ability to communicate, influence, and negotiate decisions while motivating assigned staff
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment
• Demonstrated ability to observe and coach
• Demonstrated ability to encourage open communication
• Demonstrated ability to engage others in a team environment
• Demonstrated ability to empower Managers and team members
• Demonstrated ability to recognize and reward positive contributions by restaurant Family Members

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proficiency in MS Office Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint preferred
• Strong general knowledge of the organization and its functions
• Strong general knowledge of working practices, procedures, and techniques
• Intermediate to advanced understanding of budgetary concepts and procedures
• Intermediate to advanced ability to delegate projects and get work done through others
• Intermediate to advanced understanding of performance review process
• Ability to prepare and present ideas and recommendations to colleagues, managers, and direct reports with ample notice and preparation

Professional Certifications

• Food Safety Certification (may vary based on city, county, and state requirements)
• Food Handler’s Certification

Working Conditions/Travel Requirements

• Must be available and work the necessary time to satisfactorily fulfill job responsibilities
• Must be able to report to work timely and as required by operational/business needs
• Must be able to work a full-time schedule and be able to work all shifts based on operational needs of the restaurant
• Must be able to travel occasionally, both locally and long distances (including air travel) to work sites, meeting sites, and other locations
• Working conditions exist to satisfactorily fulfill job responsibilities
• Must possess a valid driver’s license, submit to releasing a Motor Vehicle Record that adheres to the Whataburger standards, and maintain current automobile liability at minimum levels in their state of residence

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. on occasion
• Must be able to stand during entire shift
• Must be able to reach, bend, stoop, lift, shake, stir, pour, carry, and push on occasion
• Must be able to read (orders on tickets, menu board, receipts, etc.)
• Frequent contact/immersion of hands in water, cleaning and sanitation solutions, meat products, poultry products, seafood, and produce items
• Frequent washing of hands
• Must be able to use computers, telephones, and office equipment

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 2 years

Restaurant type:

• Fast casual restaurant
• Quick service & fast food restaurant

Shift:

• 10 hour shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)
• Night Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Longview, TX (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Longview, TX: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person