Restaurant Shift Lead

Costa Vida•Provo, UT

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Shift Leads are one of the most influential team members within Costa Vida. Organizing shift schedules for team members, assigning duties to specific team members based on role and skills, and training new and current team members on tasks are key aspects of this role. Shift Leads are also responsible for responding to guests and coming up with creative solutions, adhering to company policies and health, safety, and employment standards, balancing cash drawers and preparing cash deposits, and opening/closing the restaurant. Proficiency in other positions within the restaurant is also expected.

Requirements

Food Handler permit
ServSafe Certification
Valid Driver's License
Proven experience as a supervisor, preferably in a fast-paced kitchen environment
Strong knowledge of food preparation techniques and safety standards
Ability to follow recipes and instructions accurately
Excellent time management skills and the ability to multitask in a busy kitchen
Strong communication skills and a team-oriented attitude
Minimum of 1 years of experience in a similar role
Ability to stand for long periods and lift heavy items (up to 50 lbs)
Finger dexterity: Using primarily just the fingers to make small movements such as typing, picking up small objects, or pinching fingers together.
Talking: Especially where one must convey detailed or important instructions or ideas accurately, loudly, or quickly.
Hearing: Have adequate hearing to respond to alarms, signals, and other sounds.
Vision Good eyesight is crucial. Sharp near vision to read menus, orders, tickets, and small print on labels or inventory items. Peripheral vision to monitor surroundings, ensuring awareness of customers, coworkers, and potential hazards.
Physical Strength: Ability to stand for long periods and lift heavy items (up to 50 lbs). May need to lift or maneuver equipment, packages, or tools.
Coordination Hand-eye coordination to accurately handle food, drinks, utensils, and equipment, ensuring precision in tasks like plating, pouring, or cutting. Motor coordination to balance multiple tasks, such as maneuvering in tight spaces.
Stamina Long hours of standing work can require physical endurance and the ability to maintain focus.
Mobility Ability to stand and walk for extended periods Frequent bending, stooping, and reaching to access items on shelves, counters, and storage areas.
Reasoning Ability: Ability to deal with a variety of variables under only limited standardization. Able to interpret various instructions.
Mental Alertness Maintaining alertness and quick reflexes is crucial for safe driving.
Mathematics Ability: Ability to perform basic math skills.
Language Ability: Ability to read a variety of books, magazines, instruction manuals, atlases, and encyclopedias. Ability to prepare memos, and reports using proper punctuation, spelling, and grammar. Ability to communicate distinctly with appropriate pauses and emphasis; correct pronunciation (or sign equivalent); and variation in word order using present, perfect, and future tenses.