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Team Lead

Applebee's (Potomac Family Dining Group)•Charlottesville, VA
•Onsite

About The Position

The Team Lead is a supervisory position primarily responsible for leading a shift and its people and processes to deliver superior food and beverage service to restaurant guests in accordance with Potomac Family Dining Group and Applebee’s brand standards for timeliness, accuracy, and guest service. The role assists with supervising the restaurant environment during scheduled shifts and has very limited decision-making authority. It also includes basic administrative tasks related to opening and closing, cash handling, delivery acceptance and auditing, and supporting Team Member performance. The Team Lead is expected to maintain professionalism, ethics, and integrity and serve as a role model. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

  • At least 21 years old.
  • Reading, writing, basic math, and verbal communication skills in English.
  • Reliable transportation and a government-issued driver’s license.
  • High school degree or GED.
  • Proven ability to handle complex customer service situations.
  • Ability to pass a company background check.
  • 1–2 years of supervisory experience, preferably in a casual dining or bar service capacity.
  • Ability to work 20–40 hours per week on a flexible schedule that may include mornings, mid-day shifts, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
  • Ability to wipe down table tops and legs, pick up floor debris, and wipe down booth seats in the bar area.
  • Ability to transport plates, glasses, and baskets between the service bar and kitchen more than 30 times per shift.
  • Mobility throughout the entire shift.
  • Ability to transport glass racks and cases weighing up to 25 pounds up to 15 times per shift.
  • Ability to stand and exert fast-paced mobility for up to four hours at a time.
  • Good balance and ability to reach, bend, stoop, and kneel; ability to frequently lift up to 50 pounds.
  • Frequent immersion of hands in water every five minutes throughout a shift.
  • Ability to speak clearly and listen attentively to guests and other employees.

Nice To Haves

  • ServeSafe Alcohol Certification.
  • Bi-lingual experience.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in supervising the restaurant environment during scheduled shifts.
  • Ensure prompt, friendly service according to company guidelines.
  • Build a culture guided by the Vision / Mission statement in support of people, profits, and the guest experience.
  • Ensure immediate response to and correction of verbal guest complaints.
  • Promote a high-quality guest experience through table touching and proactive resolution of potential guest issues.
  • Teach and enforce alcohol awareness.
  • Assist in maintaining adequate inventory levels.
  • Ensure product preparation and presentation meet company standards.
  • Ensure effective safety and security programs according to company policy and government standards, and report concerns to the Associate or General Manager.
  • Promote restaurant organization, cleanliness, and sanitation.
  • Complete basic assigned administrative functions associated with restaurant opening and closing procedures.
  • Ensure cash handling procedures are completed according to company and brand policy.
  • Manage alcohol service according to applicable state and federal laws and regulations, and company and brand policies and standards.
  • Accept and audit deliveries.
  • Assist in supervising Team Member performance.
  • Maintain a professional, ethical, and role-model image.
  • Perform other related duties as required and assigned.

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