Lead Server - Giants Ridge

Guest Services•Biwabik, MN

2d•$13•Onsite

About The Position

The Crew Leader assists the management in all aspects of unit operations and floor management, including food, beverage, equipment, and property to facilitate the fulfillment of financial goals and company initiatives. In addition, the Crew Leader assists in cultivating a team environment that provides exceptional customer service while ensuring all staff members perform at a consistently high level. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Ensure complete guest satisfaction at all times. Handle guests’ complaints and solve them according to customer service standards. Monitor and supervise set up and maintenance of dining area, cashier stations, and/or food stations to ensure quality standards. Assist in recruiting, supervising, scheduling, disciplining, reviewing, and directing the unit’s staff at the direction of the General Manager. Train hourly staff for peak performance and monitor staff’s development. Maintain and ensure safe facility environment including standards for maintenance and upkeep of unit’s equipment, food production and handling, cooking, housekeeping, sanitation, dress, cash control, and employee hygiene. Notify General Manager of all unusual events, circumstances, or other safety or quality control issues. Maintain awareness of safety issues, and report them immediately to your manager. Are you an experienced server looking to take the next step in your career? Giants Ridge managed by Guest Services, Inc., is seeking a Lead Server to join our team in a resort-style restaurant setting! This full-time, seasonal position perfect for someone with strong serving experience who is ready for a leadership role in a dynamic and exciting environment. Giants Ridge is the #1-rated family vacation destination in Minnesota. Located just north of Duluth in the heart of Minnesota’s Superior National Forest, Giants Ridge is a four-season family-oriented resort offering fun and adventure for every level of outdoor enthusiast. Summer is filled with world-class golf, plus mountain biking, water recreation and more. Winter brings incredible skiing, snowboarding, fat tire biking and endless miles of snowmobile trails to explore, plus dining, shopping and much more. Spring and fall seasons are the perfect transitions to the next season of outdoor adventure. Founded in 1917, Guest Services has worked tirelessly to earn the reputation as the premier hospitality management company and National Park Service concessionaire in the United States. Guest Services takes great care and pride in providing best-in-class services across a wide variety of client sites including luxury communities, hotels, resorts, government and business dining facilities, full-service restaurants, state and national parks, outdoor recreation, boathouses, marinas, museums, conference centers, senior living communities, health care systems, school and university dining facilities, and specialty retail stores. Guest Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and promotion without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status. OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION: We embrace Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and the richness it brings to our company. Our commitment is to provide an inclusive workplace where individuals can bring their whole selves to work, enabling them to provide the best level of service to our diverse customer base.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED.
At least 2 years of experience in related management required.
Food Protection Manager Certification.
Demonstration of food safety and sanitation knowledge.
Demonstrated talent for interacting with a wide variety of people.
Ability to effectively organize and coordinate multiple priorities; ability to work well as a team leader; ability to problem-solve.
Strong customer service abilities; actively looks for ways to assist customers and coworkers.
Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly frequent movements from place to place within the unit.
Bend, lift, carry, reach/extend arms and hands above shoulder height frequently, or otherwise move in a constantly changing environment.
Lifting, carrying, and pushing up to 25 lbs. regularly, 30-35 lbs. frequently, and up to 50 lbs. occasionally.
Ability to stand for the entire work day and to climb steps regularly.
Withstanding temperature extremes in freezer, refrigerator walk-in and grill areas.
Reading and writing work-related documents in English.
Speech recognition and clarity, including the ability to understand the speech of customers and co-workers and the ability to speak clearly so that you can be understood by customers and co-workers in English.
Constantly communicates and receives verbal communication with other employees in fast-paced environment.
Physical presence at the job site is essential to perform job duties.

Responsibilities

Ensure complete guest satisfaction at all times.
Handle guests’ complaints and solve them according to customer service standards.
Monitor and supervise set up and maintenance of dining area, cashier stations, and/or food stations to ensure quality standards.
Assist in recruiting, supervising, scheduling, disciplining, reviewing, and directing the unit’s staff at the direction of the General Manager.
Train hourly staff for peak performance and monitor staff’s development.
Maintain and ensure safe facility environment including standards for maintenance and upkeep of unit’s equipment, food production and handling, cooking, housekeeping, sanitation, dress, cash control, and employee hygiene.
Notify General Manager of all unusual events, circumstances, or other safety or quality control issues.
Maintain awareness of safety issues, and report them immediately to your manager.

Benefits

Comprehensive Health Coverage – Stay covered with medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, plus access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for additional support. We also offer HSAs, FSAs and more to help you manage healthcare costs.
Retirement Savings – Play for your future with our 401(k) retirement plan, featuring a company match to help you build financial security.
Paid Time Off – Take time to rest, relax and recharge with generous PTO.
Mountain Perks – Enjoy free employee passes and discounts for your family so you can hit the slopes and trails all season long!
Exclusive Golf Privileges – Hit the greens with complimentary golfing at our two championship golf courses.
Exclusive Discounts – Save on delicious food, stylish apparel and must-have accessories while working at Giants Ridge.
Work with Friends – Join a fun, supportive team where every day feels like an adventure.
Flexible Scheduling – We offer flexible schedules to fit your lifestyle, but some evening, weekend and holiday shifts are required to keep up with the excitement at Giants Ridge.
And More! – Additional perks and surprises that make Giants Ridge a great place to work!

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