Restaurant Team Leader

Overview

Are you passionate about leading dynamic teams and delivering exceptional customer experiences? We are seeking an energetic and motivated Restaurant Team Leader to inspire staff, ensure smooth daily operations, and uphold the highest standards of food quality and safety. This pivotal role offers the opportunity to develop your management skills in a fast-paced, vibrant environment where teamwork and hospitality excellence are at the forefront. As a key leader, you will drive operational success while fostering a positive, engaging atmosphere for both staff and guests.

Duties

• Lead and supervise restaurant team members to deliver outstanding service and food quality in a quick service or casual dining setting.
• Oversee daily shift operations, including staff scheduling, food preparation, and ensuring adherence to food safety standards.
• Manage inventory control, monitor stock levels, and coordinate with suppliers to maintain optimal product availability.
• Utilize POS systems such as Aloha POS or Micros POS for order processing, cash handling, and sales reconciliation.
• Train new team members on food handling, customer service protocols, and restaurant procedures to promote continuous development.
• Conduct performance evaluations, provide coaching, and support staff training initiatives to foster a motivated team environment.
• Assist with budgeting, profit and loss analysis, and implementing strategies to maximize restaurant profitability.

Requirements

• Proven experience in food service management or supervising teams within quick service, casual dining, or fine dining environments.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation techniques, cooking methods, and kitchen management practices.
• Familiarity with POS systems such as Aloha POS or Micros POS along with cash handling procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to manage inventory control, food safety standards, and food production processes.
• Excellent communication skills for managerial tasks such as interviewing, team leadership, and customer service interactions.
• Experience in managing hospitality teams with a focus on training & development and team leadership.
• Basic math skills for budgeting, P&L analysis, and operational reporting.
• Ability to work flexible hours including shifts that may extend into evenings or weekends.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and food handling best practices within the food industry.

Join us as a Restaurant Team Leader where your leadership will shape memorable guest experiences while advancing your career in hospitality management! We value energetic individuals dedicated to excellence in food service and team development—ready to make an impact? Apply today!

Pay: $13.00 - $15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30.0 – 38.0 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid training

Application Question(s):

• Willing to work all public holidays

Experience:

• Restaurant management: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• ServSafe (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)
• Night Shift (Required)
• Overnight Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Jonesboro, AR 72404 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Benefits:

Salary : $13 - $15