Shift Leader

Position Summary    The Shift Leader assists in inspiring and developing their team, upholding Luna Grill’s high standards, and providing exceptional guest service and awareness to ensure the guests of Luna Grill will become “Raving Fans”.  Will be responsible for running a great shift by providing leadership and guidance in utilization of training tools to the Cashiers and assist the manager as needed.    Essential Responsibilities    Provides knowledge to cashiers and team trainers and empowers the team to provide great guest service and awareness  Assists with training of team members   Informs guest(s) of LTO’s and menu changes and makes recommendations accordingly.  Demonstrates knowledge of the brand and menu items by answering questions about our food, beverages and other restaurant functions and services  Takes guest’s food orders and handle cash and credit transactions according to standards  Works with kitchen staff to meet any special requirements for ingredients and preparation of food  Delivers food and beverages to guests in a timely and efficient manner  Performs side work at the start and end of each shift as required and checks team members our of position if scheduled as MOD  Maintains cleanliness, organization, and mise en place in the service area, dining room and restrooms  Monitors and observe guest’s dining experience.  Ensure guests are satisfied with the food and service.  Respond promptly and courteously to any requests  Thanks guest for their visit and invite them to return  Delegates tasks to front of the house team regarding day-to-day operations  Assists with counting inventory and entering into the computer system  Assists with morning admin duties, bank runs, DBR, placing and invoicing Sysco/beer/wine  Assists with training new front of the house team members  Ensures restaurant is running efficiently while Manager is absent  Attends all schedule team member meetings/training and brings suggestions for improvements  Takes necessary meal and rest breaks accordingly   Clocks in and out of the restaurant in a timely manner  Appropriately tends to guests using the BLAST method  Takes necessary meal and rest breaks accordingly   Managers must adhere to Rest & Meal Policy Other duties maybe assigned Who We Are    We are Lunatics and we mean every bit of it! We are devoted to protecting our high standards through our culture, training and development. Each and every Lunatic is encouraged to be the spark that leads to our next success. And as we grow, we grow as a team of ONE staying humble in our successes. We hope to leave a lasting impression on not only our guests but to each other. If it’s not already evident, it soon will be that people are our number ONE priority. Luna Grill was born out of a passion and innovation to create an unmatched experience for our guests, but it does not stop there. We trust our Leaders to develop their teams and to mold our future leaders. We inspire each other, every day, to be our best self.     Education/Experience Requirements    One (1) year restaurant experience preferred and or team management/supervisorial; Luna Grill experience is ideal. High School Diploma Required.        Knowledge, Skills and Abilities    Must represent Luna Grill’s 12 Characteristics as outline in the Team Member Handbook. Possess and instill high quality standards for production and guest service. Strong leadership and problem-solving skills.  Detail oriented, organized and efficient.  Safety-minded.  Effective communication skills.  Courteous, friendly, and professional manner.  Ability to work productively with minimal supervision.  Trustworthy and reliable. Possess excellent basic math skills and have the ability to operate a cash register or POS system. Computer literate using Microsoft Office.  Bi-lingual in English and Spanish preferred - must be able to communicate (speak, read, write) in the primary language of the work location.        Physical Demands/Work Environment    PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  Stands/walks continuously (up to 5 hours) through the shift.  Frequent  bending, bend and twist neck and waist, reach above and below shoulders and squat, use hands, reaching or grasping with hands and arms, and be able to lift up to 25 pounds.   Must be able to work under pressure and be flexible to work irregular hours including weekends and holidays.     WORKING ENVIRONMENT:  Must comply with Company’s Appearance and Dress Code standard as set forth in the Team Member Handbook.  Works primarily indoors in temperature-controlled, clean, and well-lighted environment.  Makes frequent trips to kitchen, where air may be moist, warm, and odorous from cooking foods.  Kitchen floors are uneven, and may be slippery from moisture and grease.