Restaurant Shift Lead

Chesapeake, VA, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Temporary

Full-time

Part-time

Work Schedule

Flexible

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid vacation

short-term disability insurance

Life insurance

accident insurance

critical illness insurance

Identity Theft Protection

Employee assistance program

Business travel insurance

Annual holiday bonus

Job Description

Bubba's 33 is a well-established restaurant that prides itself on offering scratch-made food and fostering a welcoming environment for both guests and employees. As part of the Texas Roadhouse brand family, Bubba's 33 maintains a strong commitment to friendly service, community involvement, and creating an enjoyable dining experience. Known for its dynamic workplace culture, Bubba's 33 provides great benefits and abundant opportunities for career advancement within the hospitality industry. Whether you are starting your journey in the restaurant sector or looking to grow your leadership skills, Bubba's 33 offers a supportive and rewarding environment to succeed.

The role of Restaurant Shift Lead at Bubba's 33 is designed for individuals with exceptional communication and leadership skills who are passionate about providing excellent service and supporting a cohesive team. This position involves assisting the management team by overseeing restaurant operations during scheduled shifts, ensuring both food quality and service standards are met. The role is unique in that it requires a hands-on approach, with the Shift Lead occasionally participating in various duties such as serving, hosting, cooking, and other essential tasks to maintain smooth operations.

As a Restaurant Shift Lead, you will play a pivotal role in managing projected costs and labor, enforcing compliance with established recipes and procedures, and promoting staff adherence to liquor laws and responsible alcohol service guidelines. You will be instrumental in controlling guest flow and monitoring ticket times to enhance the overall customer experience. Furthermore, you will help nurture a positive culture by reinforcing Bubba's 33 core values: passion, partnership, integrity, and fun with purpose. Engaging with team members through coaching and implementing promotions, contests, and theme nights will also be an important part of your responsibilities.

This career opportunity offers a flexible work schedule to support work-life balance and a paycheck that is issued weekly. After one year of service, eligible employees can access a competitive total rewards package, including various insurance options, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation time, and much more. Bubba's 33 values its employees and believes that happy team members lead to satisfied guests, making it an excellent place to build a fulfilling career in the restaurant industry.

Job Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
prior leadership experience in a restaurant setting preferred
strong communication skills
ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays
capability to stand for long periods and perform physically demanding tasks
knowledge of basic food safety and hygiene practices
ability to enforce company policies and procedures
willingness to work collaboratively with team members

Job Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent
previous experience in restaurant or food service leadership role preferred
strong communication and interpersonal skills
ability to lead by example and work as part of a team
knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
understanding of liquor laws and responsible alcohol service
ability to manage time effectively and multitask in a fast-paced environment
problem-solving skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure

Job Duties

Helping to maintain projected costs and labor during scheduled shifts
hands on supervision of the restaurant including occasional temporary non-scheduled assistance with serving, hosting, cooking, and other duties
hosting promotions and Alley Rallies
ensuring staff follows established recipes and procedures
enforcing applicable liquor laws and Responsible Alcohol Service guidelines
controlling the guest flow and monitoring ticket times
enforcing compliance with employment policies in areas of responsibility
coaching employees to maintain consistency in food and service to increase sales
performing 100% table visits if applicable
practicing safe food handling procedures
maintaining culture and core values including passion, partnership, integrity, and fun with purpose
working during peak business hours to set the pace in Front or Back of House
creating a fun, safe environment by implementing contests, theme nights, and incentives for the staff