Food Prep Lead

Circle K is a leading convenience store chain operating across numerous locations, including the Warner Robins, Georgia area. This well-established company is recognized for providing convenient access to a wide range of products and services to its diverse customer base. At the core of Circle K's success is a commitment to exceptional customer service, operational excellence, and community involvement. The Warner Robins location at 10136 Hawkinsville Rd is seeking dedicated individuals to join their team in a pivotal role, contributing to the store’s thriving environment and ensuring every guest enjoys an excellent shopping experience.

The position available is for a Restaurant Shift Lead, a full-time role offering a dynamic work schedule covering days and evenings. This role is integral within the restaurant operations of Circle K, tasked with overseeing the activities of a shift to maintain smooth, efficient, and friendly service standards. The Shift Lead is responsible for coordinating team efforts, ensuring operational standards are met, and fostering a positive atmosphere both for patrons and staff. This role involves not only guiding team members but also actively participating in general restaurant duties including cleanliness, food preparation, safety, and cash control.

The Restaurant Shift Lead acts as the direct supervisor during their shift, providing leadership and coaching to team members to deliver excellent guest service consistently. They ensure that all food items meet strict quality and safety standards as established by the brand, company policies, and health department regulations. The lead also manages inventory control and cash accuracy, completing all necessary shift documentation. This position demands a hands-on approach to management with a focus on team motivation, integrity, and adherence to company values such as "One Team," "Do the Right Thing," "Take Ownership," and "Play to Win."

Working as a shift lead at Circle K offers an enriching opportunity to develop supervisory skills within a fast-paced retail food environment. Candidates will find themselves at the forefront of creating a welcoming and clean environment, ensuring compliance with health and safety policies, and fostering teamwork. The position emphasizes maintaining a balance between operational efficiency and creating a fun, engaging workplace for employees. Additionally, staff are expected to actively communicate and report any discrepancies to their immediate supervisors and to handle incidents promptly and professionally.

Circle K values its employees and offers a comprehensive benefits package that supports both personal and professional growth. The benefits include unlimited tip pooling, medical, dental, vision, term life, and AD&D insurance plans, along with flexible spending and health savings accounts for full-time employees. Paid vacation and holidays with enhanced pay rates, a matching 401(k) plan, tuition reimbursement programs, stock purchase options, and employee discount programs are also part of the compensation. These offerings contribute to a supportive and rewarding work environment, encouraging career advancement and employee well-being.

Applicants interested in the Restaurant Shift Lead position should expect to fulfill a variety of physical requirements due to the nature of the operational tasks. The role requires frequent bending, twisting, kneeling, squatting, standing, and walking, with occasional ladder use and handling of weight up to 50 plus pounds. Working conditions may involve exposure to high temperatures, fryer, grill environments, and loud noises, highlighting the importance of physical resilience and safety consciousness.

Circle K is an equal opportunity employer committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act and other local disability laws. The company provides reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities, ensuring an inclusive workplace where all employees have the support they need to succeed. This position represents a valuable opportunity to join a supportive team dedicated to customer satisfaction and operational excellence within a well-respected retail brand.