Adventureland Park - Food & Beverage Lead

Supervisory Duties

• Assist with the daily supervision of the F&B team and any other assigned departments
• Lead by example, attitude, and as a representation of Adventureland's core values
• Become knowledgeable of performing the essential duties of all assigned F&B positions and backfill these positions when needed
• Ensure that all required meal and other breaks are being given in accordance with Iowa law
• Assists with team scheduling and timekeeping activities

Departmental Duties

• Welcome all guests with a smile and positive attitude!
• Performs opening and closing procedures of assigned unit(s) including food preparation and cleanup
• Practices, teaches and enforces proper food safety guidelines adhering to company policy and state/local Health Department requirements
• Maintains all alcohol safety practices when applicable
• Supervises preparation of all food items in accordance with recipes, standards, costs, as defined by company policy and state/local standards
• Maintains compliance with company and industry best practices, policies, and procedures to create a safe environment for colleagues and guests
• Handles and resolves escalated guest concerns and criticisms with a positive attitude to deescalate
• Oversees quality controls and production of food items
• Manages inventory, focusing on portion and waste controls
• Check walk-ins, reach-ins, and dry storage for proper food storage, stock rotation, and temperature logs
• Interfaces with warehouse on product and supply needs
• Interfaces with maintenance on all equipment or physical plant needs

Requirements

• Must be at least 16 years of age to comply with Iowa Child Labor Laws
• Ability to work flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Must have reliable transportation to and from your scheduled shift
• Must possess safety-oriented mindset and understand the importance of complying with all state, and local food preparation and serving regulations
• Must possess exceptional customer service skills, with an ability to resolve questions, problems, issues, and concerns in a positive and professional manner
• Must be able to speak with guests directly when other F&B leadership is not present
• Must be able to handle high-pressure situations, meet the demands of constant deadlines and coordinate multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
• Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills
• Must possess strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities
• Previous experience with Point of Sale (POS) technology and PCI compliance a plus

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, and remain on feet for majority of the workday
• Occasionally stoop, twist, kneel, bend, squat, or reach above shoulders
• Withstand heat and humidity from the food preparation equipment
• Carry, push, pull, lift, and hold objects weighing 30 pounds or more