Kitchen Shift Leader - BANZO

-We're looking for a positive, energetic candidate to join our team! If you like serving great food with great people in a great environment, then apply today

-Minimum 1-2 years kitchen experience, some supervisory experience preferred

Looking for a candidate who:

• Has great communications skills; enjoys working on a team
• Is familiar with basic kitchen equipment operation and cooking techniques
• Pays close attention to detail
• Can supervise a small team and delegate tasks effectively
• Is able to do repetitive tasks consistently and accurately
• Maintains a clean and orderly workspace
• Understands food safety
• Is comfortable working in a fast paced environment
• Prioritizes hygiene and cleanliness
• Is able to lift 40 lbs. and stand for 6+ hours at a time

SCHEDULE

• Part-time is 2-4 shifts per week (anywhere from 14-28 hours)
• Full-time is 4-5 shifts per week (28-40 hours)

*Typical shifts are either: Open = 8am-3pm or Close = 3pm-10pm

*Must have flexible schedule and some weekend availability

COMPENSATION

• Starting hourly wage plus tips brings wage up to at least $22/hour or more
• Paid vacation AND paid sick time
• Health Benefits (HRA) of at least $100/month PLUS employer-paid options for other insurance like dental, disability, accidental, maternity, and hospital stays
• Quarterly bonuses
• 401k Retirement Plan with employer match
• Free shift meals, and employee discount when you're not working

GENERAL JOB EXPECTATIONS

Under the supervision and with support of the kitchen manager:

1. Responsible for the daily operations of the kitchen, and provides professional leadership and direction to kitchen personnel.

2. Ensures that all recipes, food preparations, and food presentations meet restaurant's specifications and commitment to quality. Ensures that all employees prepare and serve safe, appealing, properly-flavored and portioned food. Verifies that kitchen staff follows all recipes and portion servings.

3. Maintains a safe, orderly and sanitary work environment - including food preparation and clean and organized kitchen and storeroom areas. Demonstrates this by example, using proper food-handling techniques.

5. Enforces safety regulations. Aware of cooks practicing safe food handling.

6. Executes and delegates daily prep list, ensures all stations remained stocked before and during the meal periods.

7. Place daily orders from vendors as requested from kitchen manager.

8. Oversees receiving of product, verifying invoice and freshness of merchandise. 

9. Maintains all machines and equipment in good repair.

10. Reports any needed equipment or repairs.

11. Portions food items to control food costs.  Controls food waste.

12. Works with management staff to prepare for restaurant events.

13. Assist in interviewing and training new staff.

14. Sets excellent customer service and hospitality standards.

15. Actively participates as a member of the management team.

16. Maintains clear and open lines of communication with all staff

17. Performs additional responsibilities, although not detailed, as requested by the General Manager / Owner

BENEFITS

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

We've been voted "Madison's Favorite" Mediterranean Restaurant and Food Cart for several years running.

We offer free staff meals every shift and perks like staff parties and other outings. There's plenty of opportunity for growth in our expanding, family-owned business!