Shift Lead | Greenleaf Kitchen & Cocktails | John Wayne Airport
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Hourly
Range $23.00 - $24.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Flexible spending account
Health savings account
voluntary life insurance
Voluntary AD and D insurance
Voluntary long-term disability insurance
Voluntary Accident Insurance
Voluntary critical illness insurance
voluntary hospital indemnity insurance
Voluntary Pet Insurance
401(k) with Company Match
Paid sick leave
Paid employee parking
Company-paid MTS EcoPass
employee meal program
Competitive wages
Opportunity for professional growth
Job Description
Mission Yogurt is a renowned company specializing in offering premium frozen yogurt and related fast-casual dining experiences. As a prominent brand in Southern California, Mission Yogurt has established itself as a leader in providing innovative and health-conscious food options designed to appeal to a wide range of customers. The company is dedicated to maintaining high standards in food quality, customer service, and operational efficiency. Operating various locations, Mission Yogurt's commitment is centered on delivering excellence through every aspect of their business, from product preparation to customer engagement.
One of the key locations under Mission Yogurt's umbrella is Greenleaf Kitchen & Cocktails, situated conveniently inside John Wayne Airport. Recognized as a Southern California staple, Greenleaf captures the essence of fast-casual dining by offering a menu focused on healthy and flavorful cuisine. This popular destination attracts a diverse clientele, including frequent travelers seeking quick yet nutritious meals. The establishment prides itself on maintaining a welcoming atmosphere combined with efficient service, ensuring a memorable dining experience for all guests.
The role of Shift Lead at Greenleaf Kitchen & Cocktails presents an exciting opportunity for professionals passionate about the restaurant industry and leadership. This position is integral to managing daily operations with a focus on delivering exceptional guest experiences. The Shift Lead is responsible for supervising team members during their shifts, instilling company values, and promoting a seamless workflow that upholds the highest standards. With a competitive pay rate of $24 per hour plus tips, and a comprehensive benefits package, this position offers not only financial rewards but also career growth potential within a respected company.
Shift Leads at Greenleaf are expected to play a supervisory role that bridges the management team and frontline employees, ensuring all tasks are executed with precision and care. From controlling waste to maintaining equipment, and from coaching new hires to responding to customer feedback, the Shift Lead must demonstrate strong leadership and operational expertise. The position demands flexibility, including availability on weekends and nights, to meet the dynamic needs of the restaurant environment. Candidates are encouraged to bring energy, professionalism, and a commitment to excellence to this rewarding leadership role.
One of the key locations under Mission Yogurt's umbrella is Greenleaf Kitchen & Cocktails, situated conveniently inside John Wayne Airport. Recognized as a Southern California staple, Greenleaf captures the essence of fast-casual dining by offering a menu focused on healthy and flavorful cuisine. This popular destination attracts a diverse clientele, including frequent travelers seeking quick yet nutritious meals. The establishment prides itself on maintaining a welcoming atmosphere combined with efficient service, ensuring a memorable dining experience for all guests.
The role of Shift Lead at Greenleaf Kitchen & Cocktails presents an exciting opportunity for professionals passionate about the restaurant industry and leadership. This position is integral to managing daily operations with a focus on delivering exceptional guest experiences. The Shift Lead is responsible for supervising team members during their shifts, instilling company values, and promoting a seamless workflow that upholds the highest standards. With a competitive pay rate of $24 per hour plus tips, and a comprehensive benefits package, this position offers not only financial rewards but also career growth potential within a respected company.
Shift Leads at Greenleaf are expected to play a supervisory role that bridges the management team and frontline employees, ensuring all tasks are executed with precision and care. From controlling waste to maintaining equipment, and from coaching new hires to responding to customer feedback, the Shift Lead must demonstrate strong leadership and operational expertise. The position demands flexibility, including availability on weekends and nights, to meet the dynamic needs of the restaurant environment. Candidates are encouraged to bring energy, professionalism, and a commitment to excellence to this rewarding leadership role.
Job Requirements
- Availability to work nights, weekends, flexible schedules, and holidays
- Must be able to work on your feet for up to 12 hours
- Ability to stand, bend, stoop, twist, reach overhead, and lift products and supplies weighing up to 20 pounds, with occasional lifting or moving up to 50 pounds
- Must be highly energetic, positive, self-motivated, and goal-oriented
- At least 1 year of back-of-house and front-of-house restaurant lead experience
- Basic computer literacy and math skills
- Must be able to pass a 10-year background check per TSA guidelines
Job Qualifications
- At least 1 year of back-of-house and front-of-house restaurant lead experience
- Highly energetic, positive, self-motivated, goal-oriented, engaging, dependable, and maintains a professional appearance
- Exceptional leadership, interpersonal, written, and oral communication, as well as conflict resolution skills
- Record of maintaining high standards in restaurant cleanliness, sanitation, food quality, and guest satisfaction
- Basic computer literacy, basic math skills, and strong analytical/decision-making skills
- Assesses work-related issues in a professional manner and exercises honest, non-biased judgment
- Must be able to pass a 10-year background check per TSA guidelines
Job Duties
- Assist in ensuring all food and products are consistently prepared and served according to the restaurant's recipes, portioning, cooking, and serving standards
- Control waste and record all waste using the approved guidelines
- Maintain knife logs and temperature logs
- Fill in on the line where needed to ensure guest service standards and efficient operations
- Ensure that all equipment is kept clean and in excellent working condition through personal inspection and by following the restaurant's preventative maintenance programs
- Coach, train, and guide team members in the back of house and front of house
- Help to provide orientation of company and department rules, policies, and procedures, and oversee training of new employees
- Assist with labor as required by anticipated business activity while ensuring that all positions are staffed when and as needed and labor cost objectives are met
- Maintain appropriate cleaning schedules for both the FOH, BOH, and storage areas
- Provide safety training in lifting and carrying objects and handling hazardous materials
- Attend all scheduled employee meetings and bring suggestions for improvement
- Respond efficiently and accurately to restaurant customer feedback
- Knowledgeable of restaurant policies regarding personnel and administer prompt, fair, and consistent corrective action for all violations of company policies, rules, and procedures
- Maintain approachability and cooperation with staff
- Uphold ideals, values, and practices that are the foundation of Mission Yogurt: Loyalty, Innovation, Service, Communication, and Flexibility
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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