Dining Room Team Lead (Full Time)

About the Role

Is God calling you to ministry? For over 70 years, The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA) has proclaimed the Gospel through its various ministries. Whether you work at our headquarters in Charlotte, North Carolina, the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, North Carolina, the Billy Graham Training Center at the Cove (BGTC) in Asheville, North Carolina, Blue Ridge Broadcasting (BRB) in Asheville, North Carolina or a field office abroad, you are part of a team of committed Christians working together to reach people to the ends of the earth with the Gospel.

Christian Purpose And Expectations: All employees proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ through their employment, and thereby further BGEA’s religious mission.

Department Detail – The Food Services Department strives to maintain the standard of Servant Hospitality and food service set forth by The Billy Graham Training Center at the Cove (BGTC). Food Services is responsible for the overall preparation, service, and presentation of food for any event at The Cove.

Job Summary – The Dining Room Team Lead, Full Time is responsible for the oversight of guests dining at The Cove. This includes all meals and breaks served outside the dining room.

Ministry Requirements

• Maintains a personal, active relationship with Jesus Christ and is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ
• Faithfully upholds BGEA in prayer
• Participates in daily BGEA staff devotions including Bible reading, and leading group prayer as schedule permits
• Demonstrates behavior aligned with BGEA’s Mission Statement, Statement of Faith, Hallmarks, policies, and expectations
• Effectively represents Jesus Christ to those within both personal and professional spheres of influence

Responsibilities

• Responsible for set up, service and supervision for banquet service and all functions outside the normal dining service
• Assists with supervision of dining room servers, set up and operation of dining room
• Assists with supervision of buffet line staff, set up and operation of buffet line and break stations
• Oversees cleanliness of dining room and hostess room
• Assists in setup and service of catering events outside dining room
• Monitors proper uniform standards are met by all dining room staff
• Ensures readiness of dining room before service begins
• Observes NC Health Regulations to ensure a safe and sanitary work and service environment

Additional Responsibilities

• Other duties as assigned by Food Services Supervisor
• Available to work in other departments, as needed

Qualifications

• Knowledge with and experience in culinary presentation
• Familiar with and well-practiced in North Carolina health and safety codes
• Ability to communicate verbally with staff of all levels of the association, in one-on-one settings and group settings
• Excellent organizational and project management skills, with strong attention to detail
• Commitment to hospitality and excellence
• Ability to relate to people well, being approachable
• Ability to analyze and make decisions based on BGTC protocols
• Maintain confidentiality, where appropriate

Physical Requirements

• Capacity to prioritize work and manage multiple projects in a high-paced environment
• Demonstrated flexibility to adapt to changing job parameters, deadlines, or directions
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team while demonstrating flexibility when priorities change
• Ability to problem solve and find necessary solutions when problems arise
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to move easily and stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to lift 35 pounds

Working Conditions

• Conventional dining room environment
• Extended daily, evening and weekend hours may be required

Ministry Expectations

Mission Statement

Continuing the lifelong work of Billy Graham, the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association exists to support and extend the evangelistic calling and ministry of Franklin Graham by proclaiming the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ to all we can by every effective means available to us and by equipping the church and others to do the same.

Statement of Faith

• We believe the Bible to be the inspired, the only infallible, authoritative Word of God revealing the love of God to the world. (1 Thessalonians 2:13; 2 Timothy 3:15-17; John 3:16)