Food Stands Lead - San Diego Zoo Safari Park

San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance•Escondido, CA

20h•Onsite

About The Position

San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is a nonprofit international conservation leader, committed to inspiring a passion for nature and creating a world where all life thrives. Empowering people from around the globe to support our mission to conserve wildlife through innovation and partnerships, we support cutting-edge conservation, and bring the stories of our work back to our two world-famous front doors — the San Diego Zoo and San Diego Zoo Safari Park — giving millions of guests, in person and virtually, the opportunity to experience conservation in action. The deep and extensive knowledge gained from more than a century of experience in wildlife care, health, veterinary services, nutrition and conservation makes us invaluable in the global effort to save species. Our team members play a crucial role in driving our conservation efforts forward and bringing us closer to a world where all life thrives. The Food Stand Lead Loan under direction supervises schedules and performs a variety of duties related to restaurant operations; handles cash register, customer complaints, inventory control, and training of new food stand employees. This position reports to the Food Service Supervisor and Manager and will be approximately 90 days. The Mkutano House is an upcoming restaurant concept built around community, connection, and exceptional guest experiences. We are seeking passionate, reliable, and service-oriented individuals who are excited to help bring this vision to life from the ground up. If you excel in a fast-paced environment, take pride in your craft, and believe outstanding food is best enjoyed alongside genuine hospitality, you will find a strong sense of purpose here. This is more than a position—it is an opportunity to grow with a dedicated team, help shape a new dining destination, and contribute meaningfully from day one.

Requirements

Methods, materials and equipment use in food service
Cash handling standards, procedures and protocol
Safety and sanitation methods used in the preparation and serving of food
Basic inventory controls and best practices
Basic computer usage
Safety rules and regulations
Guest service standards and policies and uniform standards
Effective leadership practices
Communicate effectively (verbal and written)
Foresee needs and maintain stocks before depleted
Organize, schedule and supervise food stands employees
Operate commercial equipment and utensils safely
Multi-task and prioritize to meet the demands of business
Deal tactfully and courteously with guests and employees
Work in high volume, fast-paced environment
Work competently with a diverse large groups of people
Proficiently handle cash and credit card transactions
Work effectively in a team environment

Responsibilities

Supervises the day to day operation of assigned facility
Schedules employees and related duties
Oversees and assists with preparation of food and food products as needed.
Ensures that proper safety and sanitation methods are consistently followed
Accurately and thoroughly complete daily paperwork
Trouble shoot equipment problems
Participates in team meetings
Supervises and schedules the duties of quick service restaurant employees
Makes certain the work area is maintained in a safe and sanitary condition
Maintain an organized and clean facility
Familiar with the quick-service operation and related responsibilities
Keeps up with food and labor cost control procedures
Performs weekly and period end inventories
Places orders to warehouse for replenishment of food and supplies
Maintains proper inventory of supplies
Assists daily in preparation of food items as needed
Oversees the safety and sanitation methods used in the safe handling, storage and preparation of food
Familiar with all menu items in locations supervising, including ingredients and cooking methods
Keeps up to date with Health Departments uniform standards
Maintains a passing grade on the Environmental Health Department tests
Maintain inventory and stock rotation
Conduct weekly and period end inventories
Assists guests in a courteous, friendly and professional manner