Shift Lead

Marugame Udon•Rancho Cucamonga, CA

10d

About The Position

Join the opening team at Marugame Udon! We’re bringing hand‑crafted udon, fresh tempura, and exceptional hospitality to our new location—and we need energetic, guest‑focused team members to help us launch. If you love great food, fast‑paced service, and creating warm, welcoming experiences, we’d love to have you on our founding crew. Overview: Are you looking for a fast-paced and rewarding job in the food and beverage industry? Do you thrive in a busy environment and enjoy providing exceptional customer service? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you! At Marugame Udon, we pride ourselves on our hand crafted udon bowls, tempura, and beverages made from the freshest ingredients. We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Shift Lead to join our team and help us maintain our high standards of food, service, and hospitality. About Us: Marugame Udon provides hand crafted Sanuki style udon, tempura, and beverages from a theater kitchen, allowing customers to watch as their food is prepared. In our restaurants we practice omotenashi which translates to mean Japanese hospitality. For us, it is our commitment to our food, our service, and to our team so that every customer experience is memorable. To achieve this commitment, we focus on exceptional training and development which is why the majority of our managers have been promoted from our hourly team.

Requirements

Flexibility of schedule, including weekends and nights
Must be able to work a minimum of 5 shifts per week, including weekends and nights.
Ability to work in a busy, fast-paced environment
Positive attitude and excellent communication skills
Ability to maintain a professional appearance and provide exceptional customer service
Must work with a sense of urgency.
Ability to develop positive working relationships with all restaurant employees and work as a team by helping others as needed or requested
Ability to speak clearly and listen attentively with customers and other employees.

Responsibilities

Shift leads ensure that the restaurant operates efficiently and profitably while maintaining professionalism and ethos.
Shift leads are responsible for the business performance of the restaurant while on duty, as well as maintaining high standards of food, service and health code, and safety.
As a key role within Marugame Udon, the Shift lead position may be fast-paced, highly demanding, and very rewarding.
As a Shift Lead, you will be equipped with the necessary training tools to develop into a restaurant Manager.
Shift leads are required to complete management training in addition to fully-capable fulfilling hourly Crew- Member roles prior to independent shifts.
Follow recipes accurately and maintain food preparation processes
Complete hot and cold food preparation assignments accurately and in a timely fashion
Prepare food throughout the day as needed, anticipating and reacting to business volume
Maintain appropriate portion control and consistently monitor food levels on the line
Maintain proper food handling, safety, and sanitation standards
Interact with customers and provide outstanding omotenashi
Maintain menu knowledge and train other employees on menu knowledge.
Reconcile daily sales receipts and cash and credit card transactions and preparing deposit receipts
Training and motivating crew members.
Planning and executing shift duties in each key area of the operations.
Monitoring supplies and managing inventory to ensure par stock level is maintained
Following government established guidelines and regulations when serving alcoholic beverages (if applicable).
Maintaining cleanliness of the kitchen and dining areas of all time.
Maintaining effective communications with restaurant staff and management team.
Monitoring and maintaining the product quality, ingredient usage, and hygiene and sanitation practice meet and exceed company’s standards.
Preparing and handling cash drawers, providing petty cash as required and cash deposit for the day
Preparing daily operations reports
Coordinating regular equipment maintenance and repair
Coordinating the entire operation of the restaurant during scheduled shifts
Managing staff throughout their shift and providing them with feedback.
Offering ”on-the-spot” training to staff on duty as needed.
Addressing customer issues and resolving complaints.
Ensuring that all employees adhere to the company’s uniform code including safety gear.
Ensuring that all employees adhere to Company policies