Job Description
Job Description
Job title : shift leader
The Shift Leader is responsible for the profitability and overall operation of the restaurant as a compliment to the manager in charge and also in their absence. A majority of the time will be spent leading the team to meet a high guest experience along with training and coaching new and existing employees.
Guest First Culture
Embracing a guest first culture is not a strategy; it is the way we should execute our business. Start by taking personal responsibility to provide the best guest service in the industry. Together, we can accomplish this by delivering what our guests want : quality products; fast, friendly service; and a clean restaurant. Quality products are prepared using the proper systems and recipes the way the guest ordered it. Friendly service starts with you - a warm greeting, a smile, and a thank you go a long way. A clean restaurant provides the guest with the atmosphere they want.
Let's make their day ... every guest, every day.
REsponsibilities include (but not limited to) the following
Operations Excellence for Guest Satisfaction
- Holds the guest as their highest priority and role models exceptional guest service
- Acknowledges all guests with a friendly smile and is highly responsive to needs and special requests
- Empowers the team to satisfy guests and resolve problems
- Communicates clearly with each guest in a friendly and courteous way
- Ensures all orders are completed and packaged accurately and within Dunkin’ Donuts speed of service standards
- Monitors and adjusts the products in the back case according to Dunkin’ Donuts merchandising and product appearance standards
- Consistently serves quality food and beverages to each guest
- Educates on the Guest Satisfaction Survey program and ensures receipt are issued with each order
- Ensures service with speed are met throughout each shift at Drive Thru and Front Counter
- Executes team service through effective deployment and communication
- Ensures the restaurant meets food safety, sanitation and cleanliness standards during shift
- Assists with equipment maintenance and calibration
- Performs travel paths interacting with guests and taking appropriate action as needed
- Utilizes Red Book or similar tool to track required documentation
- Guards the safety and security of the crew members and guests by proactively identifying and addressing opportunities
Team Environment
Supports a respectful team environmentEmbraces learning and faces new challenges with enthusiasmSupports the training of new crew members as requested by the Restaurant ManagerRecognizes crew members for their efforts and contributions during the shiftProvides consistent coaching that drives performance of the team to achieve goalsSeeks feedback from others and responds positively to coachingProfitability
Drives sales through execution of product promotions including sampling and ensuring crew can properly describe and prepare all promotional productsProvides feedback, information and suggestions to Restaurant ManagerCommunicates shift goals and results to teamEnsures the shift is properly staffed and the team is properly deployed to meet standards and goalsManages cash over / short during shift through accurate counting and cashier assignmentManages food cost during shift through accurate tracking and minimizing waste, following prep plans, and completing daily inventory as assignedManages labor cost during shift through proper delegation, balancing guest focus with task assignmentReports all equipment and facility issues to Restaurant ManagerEnsures processes and policies are followed on their shiftQUALIFICATIONS
Fluent in EnglishRestaurant, retail, or supervisory experienceBasic computer skillsAt least 18 years of age (where applicable)Basic writing skillsHigh School diploma, or equivalentBasic math skill and financial acumenMust have open availability to work all shiftsCapable of standing for 6+ hours and for lifting up to 30lbsCompe tencies
Guest Focus
Understands and exceeds guest expectations, needs and requirementsDevelops and maintains guest relationshipsDisplays a sense of urgency with guestsSeeks ways to improve guest satisfaction; asks questions, commits to follow-throughResolves guest concerns by following Brand recommended guest recovery processPassion for Results
Sets and maintains high standards for self and others, acts as a role modelConsistently meets or exceeds goalsContributes to the overall team performance; understands how his / her role relates to othersSets, prioritizes and maintains focus on important activitiesReads and interprets reports to establish goals and deliver resultsSeeks ideas and best practices from other individuals, teams, and networks and applies this knowledge to achieve resultsProblem Solving and Decision Making
Identifies and resolves issues and problemsUses information at hand to make decisions and solve problems; includes others when necessaryIdentifies root cause of a problem and implements a solution to prevent from recurringEmpowers others to make decisions and resolve issuesInterpersonal Relationships & Influence
Develops and maintains relationships with team, peers, cross functional partners and supervisorsOperates with integrity; demonstrates honesty, treats others with respect, keeps commitmentsEncourages collaboration and teamworkLeads others; negotiates and takes effective actionConflict Management
Seeks to understand conflict through active listeningRecognizes conflicts as an opportunity to learn, improve and grow personally and professionallyResolves situations using facts involved, ensuring consistency with policies and proceduresEscalates issues as appropriateBusiness and Financial Acumen
Understands guest and competition; translates and applies own expertise to address business opportunitiesApproaches situations with an innovative mind and looks beyond the obvious to deliver solutions and implement changeHas a working knowledge of profit and loss and other key financial measurements in order to identify business trends, make adjustments accordingly and set goalsUnderstands, analyzes and communicates the key performance / profit levers and manages to these measuresWHAT WE OFFER
With 250+restaurants in our network you will have the opportunity to grow internally and learn new skills
Health insurance401k per company policyWith 200+ locations in 6 states, Cafua Management Company is one of the largest private Dunkin Donuts franchise in the US with a People First culture. You are applying to work with a franchisee of Dunkin' Donuts, not Dunkin' Brands, Inc., Dunkin' Donuts or any of their affiliates. If hired, Cafua Management Company will be your only employer”
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