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This paid position offers a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in food service management and lead a thriving restaurant team.\n\n*Duties*\n\n* Assist in managing daily restaurant operations, including shift management and ensuring smooth service flow\n* Supervise and motivate staff to deliver outstanding customer service while maintaining high standards of food quality and safety\n* Oversee food preparation, cooking processes, and food handling to ensure compliance with health regulations and safety standards\n* Utilize POS systems such as Aloha POS and Micros POS for order processing, cash handling, and sales reconciliation\n* Control inventory levels through accurate stock monitoring, ordering, and waste reduction strategies\n* Train new team members and provide ongoing staff development to enhance skills in food production, customer service, and hospitality management\n* Conduct regular performance evaluations, support team training initiatives, and foster a positive work environment focused on teamwork and leadership\n\n*Requirements*\n\n* Proven experience in quick service or fast food restaurant environments with a strong background in food preparation, cooking, and food safety management\n* Demonstrated supervisory or assistant manager experience within the restaurant or hospitality industry\n* Familiarity with POS systems such as Aloha POS or Micros POS for transaction processing and reporting\n* Strong understanding of inventory control, budgeting, profit & loss analysis, and food management principles\n* Excellent communication skills for managing teams, conducting interviews, training staff, and engaging with customers\n* Ability to handle cash accurately and perform basic math calculations efficiently\n* Experience in managing hospitality teams within casual dining or fine dining settings; banquet or catering experience is a plus\n* Knowledge of food safety standards, kitchen management practices, and culinary techniques\n* Flexibility to work various shifts including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed\n\nCompensation\n\n$16.00 per hour base pay + tips earned from personally served tables.\n\nTypical total earnings are approximately $25–$35 per hour, depending on sales, shifts, and tips.\n\nEmbark on a rewarding journey with us where your leadership fuels memorable dining experiences! 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