BIBIBOP Team Leader - Columbia Mall

It began with a vision to bring the time-honored flavors and healthy ingredients of South Korea to Columbus, Ohio. From that dream, BIBIBOP was born. Inspired by the traditional Korean dish bibimbap, we sought to make balanced and healthy Asian cuisine accessible and enjoyable to everyone.

About the Role

At BIBIBOP, we bring bold Korean flavors and fresh, healthy ingredients together to create a unique dining experience that our guests love. We're seeking dynamic and motivated leaders to join our team as a Team Leader. This is an opportunity to lead, inspire, and drive success in a vibrant, supportive environment while developing your leadership skills.

What We Offer

• Leadership Development—Investment in your growth as a leader
• Semi-annual reviews with opportunities for wage increases and promotions
• Free meals during shifts and discounts outside of work
• Flexible hours that fit your schedule
• Community engagement opportunities through service
• Benefits Package: 401(k) matching, medical, paid time off (after 1 year), and EAP
• Competitive pay with opportunities for growth, plus the ability to earn tips

Responsibilities

• Lead by example, greet guests with a friendly smile, and create positive connections
• Oversee daily operations, including opening/closing procedures, shift transitions, and inventory management
• Train, mentor, and motivate team members to achieve their best
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and health/safety standards
• Manage food preparation and presentation to maintain high quality and consistency
• Handle guest concerns and feedback with professionalism and a solutions-oriented approach
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Previous experience in a leadership role within a restaurant or retail environment preferred
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs
• Must have authorization to work in the U.S.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed

Qualities We Value

• Leadership Qualities: A natural ability to inspire and guide a team
• Customer Service Excellence: A passion for creating memorable guest experiences
• Positive Attitude: A can-do approach that energizes the team
• Adaptability: Comfort with multitasking and handling dynamic shifts
• Detail-Oriented: A keen eye for maintaining standards and procedures
• Reliable & Consistent: A strong work ethic and commitment to excellence
• Effective Communication: Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to coach and mentor

Our Team Values

• Owner Mentality: Focus on results and impact, take accountability, and ask "what's mine to own"
• Humility: Seek to understand and embrace what is true about the environment and self; other-centered
• Growth-Mindset: Resilient, believes in growth through learning, and actively seeks opportunities to learn
• Entrepreneurial: Ingenious and creative with limited resources, able to move forward with incomplete information
• People Leader: Actively invests in the growth and success of the team through serving, encouraging, and coaching
• Excellence: Strives to execute with excellence in all endeavors