Dairy Queen Shift Lead Team Member

Company Description

International Dairy Queen, Inc. (IDQ), based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is the parent company of American Dairy Queen Corporation and Dairy Queen Canada, Inc. Through its subsidiaries, IDQ develops, licenses, and services a system of more than 7,800 DQ restaurants in more than 20 countries. IDQ is a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. For more information, visit

Here at IDQ, we create extraordinary Fan experiences every day and we do this through our commitment to hiring and retaining only the best in class talent. We firmly believe that our employees are the catalyst to the success of the company where their initiative, strategic thinking, and entrepreneurial spirit are recognized and rewarded. We're looking for motivated, passionate and dedicated individuals with an inherent need and ambition to go after bigger challenges.

Job Description

We strive to create positive memories for all our fans so we are looking for positive, energetic employees who are passionate about the Dairy Queen brand and delivering exceptional customer (fan) service. If you enjoy working in a fun, fast paced environment while providing exceptional customer service, we would love to hear from you! Applicants should be eager to lead, do things right, be accountable, have ownership in what they do, and be able to create smiles and stories for our fans.

We have a variety of opportunities available for Shift Leads located at our corporate restaurant in Edina, MN. Qualities of a successful team member includes:

Job Functions:

• Be an ambassador of the Dairy Queen brand and be professional in every aspect of performance
• Enthusiastically greet and welcome fans to the Dairy Queen brand
• Strive to exceed fan expectations and deliver fan first service through timely and quality service
• Assist in the management of specific areas of the restaurant during scheduled shifts
• Pace the crew to high levels of performance by understanding the importance of speed of service and resolve bottlenecks in work flow
• Assist the GM and Assistant Manager(s) with training and coaching crew members to build a highly skilled and productive team
• Ensure that the restaurant is properly organized and staffed
• Create and maintain a positive, safe, clean, and inviting environment for fans and team members
• Calmly solve fan concerns and embrace Dairy Queen’s service recovery standards
• Be a willing team player and maintain a cooperative, harmonious working relationship with management and team members
• Models performance standards for all team members and work stations
• At all times exhibit a genuine passion for excellence
• Perform other duties as assigned by management

Qualifications

Education Experience:

• Minimum 6+ months of high volume quick service restaurant experience required
• High School diploma or equivalent or in process
• Must be capable of supervising specific areas of the business in a fast-paced environment

Skills:

• Strong knowledge and application of safe food handling practices
• Must be ServSafe certifiable
• Highly organized and detail oriented
• Work well under pressure packed situations while maintaining a great attitude
• Comfortable standing for entire shift and able to lift 50 pounds
• Exhibit good manners, proper personal hygiene, and promptness
• Have fun and maintain a positive attitude at all times

The US national hourly range for this non-exempt position is $$ The base hourly range displayed reflects the targeted hiring range for positions across all US locations. Individual pay is determined by job-related skills, work location, and relevant education or experience.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

DQ Grill & Chill restaurant- Edina is located at:

7700 Normandale Blvd.

Edina, MN 55439

Inclusion & Belonging

We are committed to creating a culture of inclusion and belonging for all who touch DQ. We believe in and commit to fostering a community where employees bring their authentic selves to work, and where we recruit, engage, and retain employees, franchise owners, and suppliers based on qualifications and merit. We strive to maintain an environment where everyone feels welcome.

IDQ is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we use E-Verify to confirm the identity and employment eligibility of all new team members. You must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship.