Shift Leader-Colonnade
Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe · Birmingham, AL · 3 wk ago
On-siteManufacturingFull-time
Benefits
- Competitive Pay
- FREE delicious meals on every shift
- No late nights, no early mornings
- Flexible schedule
- Great work environment
- Career path to ownership
- Option to get paid daily
- Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance options (once eligible)
- Paid time off potential
- 401k program with employer match
Responsibilities
- Serving guests and making meaningful connections with them
- Opening and closing tasks
- Being responsible for the restaurant when a manager isn’t on duty
- Setting the tone for the shift and giving clear, calm directions to the team
- Mastering menu and product knowledge
- Supporting or working stations when needed (including kitchen)
- Prepping food and doing side work
- Following proper cash handling and payment procedures
- Maintaining Health Department Standards throughout each shift
- Following proper alcohol handling policies and procedures
- Proper food handling and storage of food products
- Maintaining proper hygiene, uniform, and appearance
Qualifications
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Prior food service experience preferred
- Leadership, guest service, and verbal communication skills with guests and team members
- Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment, balancing multiple tasks and priorities
- Ability to follow instructions and adhere to policies and procedures
- Energetic, ready to learn, loves fresh food
- Willing to work a flexible schedule
- Dependable, reliable, and trustworthy
- Must have or obtain a Food Manager’s certification shortly after beginning employment
- Experience is great, but not required – we can teach you everything you need
Requirements
- Understand and abide by all company standards and policies (provided in the handbook)
- Obtain a Food Manager’s certification shortly after beginning employment
- Physical requirements (with or without reasonable accommodation):
- Walking/standing for extended periods
- Reaching
- Bending
- Lifting/carrying up to 30 pounds
- Wiping
- Twisting
- Cooking
Schedule
Typical work day: Morning shift 7 am – 4 pm; Evening shift 4 pm – 10 pm. Weekends and holidays as applicable (closed Thanksgiving & Christmas). Hours vary by store. The schedule is flexible with no late nights or early mornings. Work environment includes a typical restaurant kitchen with equipment such as a flattop, char grill, oven, slicer, mixer, and food processor.