QSR Kitchen Lead

Circle K•Monaca, PA

7d•$17 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

This position assists the Restaurant Manager with daily restaurant operations and supervises the team in the manager’s absence. The Restaurant Assistant Manager leads and coaches Restaurant Team Members and partners with the management team to maintain Company and Brand operational standards and ensure guest satisfaction. The role supports food preparation and service, cleanliness, food safety, cash and inventory controls, administrative tasks, and restaurant financial and operational performance.

Requirements

Full-time availability during all hours of operation, including at least one hour before opening and after closing.
Valid state driver’s license.
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to motivate, coach, and lead team members.
Integrity and reliability in keeping commitments.
Positive attitude.
Focus on achieving results while having fun.
Ability to gain control during stressful situations.
Sense of urgency.
Ability to work well with others or independently.
Frequently bend, twist at the waist, kneel, squat, stand, and walk.
Occasionally climb and descend ladders.
Ability to tolerate extreme cold and hot temperatures and work around fryers, ovens, grills, coolers, freezers, sharp objects, and loud noises.
Ability to reach, grasp, and manipulate objects with hands throughout the shift, including reaching overhead.
Ability to push, pull, lift, and carry up to 10 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds or more occasionally, including lifting from ground to overhead.

Responsibilities

Provide excellent, fast, and friendly guest service; coach and correct team members.
Conduct second interviews for team members and shift leads.
Maintain a clean restaurant through cleaning and general housekeeping; assign shift duties and follow up on their completion.
Direct the team to prepare and serve food according to Brand, Company, and health department regulations; coach team members on food preparation and production guidelines.
Share relevant information with team members and assist with new product training.
Place campaign materials upon request.
Ensure product quality, food safety, and operational standards are met.
Monitor the accuracy of cash, sales, and inventory control records throughout the shift; complete required shift and end-of-day paperwork and counts, and report discrepancies to the immediate supervisor.
In the Restaurant Manager’s absence, complete daily, weekly, and end-of-period paperwork, inventory and cash counts, truck orders, and other administrative duties as required.
Maintain a safe environment for team members and guests by following government laws and safety codes.
Complete incident reports in accordance with the 5-minute rule policy.
Partner with the Restaurant Manager and take ownership of meeting financial and operational metrics to support restaurant profitability.
Demonstrate the Company values: One Team, Do the Right Thing, Takes Ownership, and Play to Win.