What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shift Lead position at Salata?
Description
Calling All Foodies!
Company Introduction
At Salata, our concept is and will always be simple; your salad is what you make it. As a built-to-order salad kitchen with more than 50 fresh toppings, five salad bases, a dozen house-made, gluten-free dressings, our guests can fully customize their salads and wraps exactly how they want with no restrictions. There are many other salad concepts like ours out there, but when you walk into a Salata we want our guests to feel like they can do, be, and create anything they want—because they can.
We believe that when our human growth reflects the growth of our salad ingredients, we can all thrive together – as unique individuals and as one healthy community. Since our humble beginnings in 2005, our people have been the key ingredient that has driven us forward from one restaurant in the downtown Houston tunnels, to more than 90 corporate-owned and franchise locations across Texas, Georgia, Southern California, and Louisiana. With plans to open in multiple new markets including Charlotte, NC, this salad kitchen is poised for growth and to push forward with our goal to share fresh, healthy food with all communities. We need enthusiastic, positive thinkers and self-starters to help us reach that goal.
About The Role
The Shift Leader is someone who thrives on challenge and continually looks for opportunities to learn. They are as comfortable taking responsibility as they are delegating it. Shift Leads understand that customer satisfaction always takes priority, but efficient restaurant operations make it possible. They are friendly, positive, and enthusiastic.
Benefits & Perks!
Typical activities include, but are not limited to:
Supervisory Responsibility
The Shift Lead position has supervisory responsibilities.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a non-exempt position. Days and hours of work vary depending on restaurant location. This position regularly requires working extended hours, holidays, and weekends.
Work Environment
This job operates in a restaurant work environment setting. Well-lighted, heated and/or air-conditioned indoor restaurant environment/production setting with adequate ventilation. Occasionally be exposed to variable temperatures depending on the season. Daily environmental exposures to heat, cold, and water.
Travel
Travel is primarily local during the business day.
Work Location
Calling All Foodies!
Company Introduction
At Salata, our concept is and will always be simple; your salad is what you make it. As a built-to-order salad kitchen with more than 50 fresh toppings, five salad bases, a dozen house-made, gluten-free dressings, our guests can fully customize their salads and wraps exactly how they want with no restrictions. There are many other salad concepts like ours out there, but when you walk into a Salata we want our guests to feel like they can do, be, and create anything they want—because they can.
We believe that when our human growth reflects the growth of our salad ingredients, we can all thrive together – as unique individuals and as one healthy community. Since our humble beginnings in 2005, our people have been the key ingredient that has driven us forward from one restaurant in the downtown Houston tunnels, to more than 90 corporate-owned and franchise locations across Texas, Georgia, Southern California, and Louisiana. With plans to open in multiple new markets including Charlotte, NC, this salad kitchen is poised for growth and to push forward with our goal to share fresh, healthy food with all communities. We need enthusiastic, positive thinkers and self-starters to help us reach that goal.
About The Role
The Shift Leader is someone who thrives on challenge and continually looks for opportunities to learn. They are as comfortable taking responsibility as they are delegating it. Shift Leads understand that customer satisfaction always takes priority, but efficient restaurant operations make it possible. They are friendly, positive, and enthusiastic.
Benefits & Perks!
- 1 Free Employee Meal per Shift
- Tips
- Referral Bonus
- Flexible Scheduling
- Competitive Pay
- 401(k)
- 401(k) Matching
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Paid Time Off
- Holiday Pay
- Growth Opportunities
Typical activities include, but are not limited to:
- Effectively lead the restaurant while the Manager is not present.
- Responsible for monitoring training and development of new employees on shift.
- Assist with labor management costs.
- Lead each shift by delegating duties, assigning tasks, and following up with all team members.
- Must exhibit leadership skills which will help keep employees motivated, resolve conflicts, and make hard decisions.
- Teamwork: Shift leads are part of a team. You will be working with others to make a great dining experience. Being a team player is essential.
- Must be proficient in each area of the restaurant to assist when necessary
- Acts with integrity and honesty while promoting the Salata Restaurant culture.
- Follow inventory control procedures to reduce product loss.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization throughout the restaurant
- Manage time effectively and meet all job responsibilities.
- Maintain a positive work environment for employees and guests.
- Prepare foods when necessary.
- Ensure all food items are prepared according to the Salata’s standards of quality, consistency, and timeliness.
- Check food quality and temperatures throughout the day to maintain Health and Safety regulations.
- Follow proper sanitation and safety procedures including knife handling and kitchen equipment.
- Maintains regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.
- Performs additional responsibilities as requested by the Manager at any time.
- Minimum age 18 (mandatory)
- Current Driver's License
- Prior experience in restaurant industry, preferred
- Previous experience in customer service position helpful
- Requires basic computer and internet skills
- Must have reliable transportation
- Able to use touch-sensitive POS System
- Able to work in a high-temperature kitchen for an extended period of time
- Must be able to take direction and delegate responsibilities
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment
- Able to work nights, weekends, and holidays
- Lift and carry, push or pull heavy objects up to 50 pounds
- Kneel, bend, twist, or stoop
- Ascend or descend stairs
- Reach and grasp objects (including above head and below waistline)
- Stand or sit for an extended periods of time
- Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Supervisory Responsibility
The Shift Lead position has supervisory responsibilities.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a non-exempt position. Days and hours of work vary depending on restaurant location. This position regularly requires working extended hours, holidays, and weekends.
Work Environment
This job operates in a restaurant work environment setting. Well-lighted, heated and/or air-conditioned indoor restaurant environment/production setting with adequate ventilation. Occasionally be exposed to variable temperatures depending on the season. Daily environmental exposures to heat, cold, and water.
Travel
Travel is primarily local during the business day.
Work Location
- Salata Holdings, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer
- Salata participates in the federal government's E-Verify program. All applicants applying must be authorized to work in the United States.
