Kitchen Leader - Key Lime Bistro RSW International Airport

Paradies Lagardère

9d•Onsite

About The Position

All Paradies Lagardère jobs, including the Leader, require that you embody a positive company image by providing courteous, friendly, and efficient service with a smile to customers and team members. You must embrace our family culture by following our core values, TRIFIC (Trust, Respect, Integrity, First-Class, Innovation, Commitment), recognize and satisfy all restaurant guests as well as be accountable to the Company and Restaurant Managers. Functions include, but are not limited to the following areas:

Requirements

High School diploma or GED
Food and Beverage experience is preferred but not required.
Ability to take direction and collaborate in a team environment.
Ability to work in a high energy and demanding environment.
Good communication skills and the ability to work independently as well as with other team members.
Able to work unsupervised for extensive periods, and to demonstrate good judgment when dealing with customers and peers.
ServSafe Certification or equivalent preferred.
Ability to work various shifts in a 7/365 team-oriented environment, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Excellent customer service skills and an ability to communicate effectively, in English.
Strong self-motivation, leadership, and organizational skills.
Positive interpersonal skills.
Self-starter able to prioritize and handle various tasks simultaneously.
Ability to adapt to changing priorities and unexpected situations.
Proficiency required in reading, writing, and mathematics, in English.
Ability to lift a minimum of 25 lbs. and perform essential job functions such as standing, bending, reaching, gripping, climbing on a ladder and walking long distances.
Standing for long periods of time and the ability to work in an environment with varying temperatures.

Nice To Haves

Food and Beverage experience is preferred but not required.
ServSafe Certification or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

Must have a passion for the guest!
Must say “Yes”, “Please”, and “Thank You”!
Must smile often!
Exceed First Class Service standards and behavior with guests, business partners, and peers.
Warmly greets and acknowledges guests upon arrival.
Maintain a professional company image by adhering to all grooming and uniform guidelines, including slip resistant shoes.
Exceed company standards for food and beverage quality, service, and atmosphere while building positive customer relations.
Serve as a role model and provide accessibility to staff while developing leadership and motivational skills. Exhibit efficiency in completing job requirements by working with a sense of urgency and consolidating tasks.
Support programs to enhance staff morale and training.
Acts with integrity and honesty while promoting the company culture.
Assist with food, beverage, labor-management costs, receiving, storage, and inventory management.
Lead each shift by delegating duties, assigning tasks, and following up with all team members.
Demonstrate management and leadership ability through building effective relationships with customers, supervisors, and team members.
Must be proficient in each area of the restaurant to assist when necessary.
Follow inventory control procedures to reduce product loss.
Maintain cleanliness and organization throughout the restaurant.
Prepare food when necessary.
Check food quality and temperatures throughout the day to ensure food safety expectations are maintained.
Ensure the security and safety of guests and team members through pro-actively following proper sanitation and safety procedures.
Follow proper procedures and guidelines for opening and closing the restaurant.
Identify back-ups in the kitchen and work with managers to re-organize when necessary.
Must demonstrate a commitment to getting the job done.
Open-minded to feedback.
Perform other duties as assigned.