Shift Lead

Clemson, South Carolina

Tropical Grille Clemson LLC
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Tropical Grille is looking for a shift lead or Assistant Manager for our Clemson location. This position could be part time or full time depending on availability. We are a fast-casual restaurant specializing in Cuban inspired cuisine, with an emphasis on great customer service, great food, and great people. If you are a people person who enjoys a fast-paced team environment, we may be the job you're looking for.

Job Summary

The Tropical Grille Shift Lead/Assistant General Manager performs various functions to effectively manage both the human and material resources of their restaurant to achieve company goals. They must possess a positive attitude, have strong attention to detail, be honest and reliable, always maintain a professional demeanor, be guest focused, have excellent communication skills with a passion to lead.

Major Tasks, Duties and Responsibilities Include:
  • Coordinate daily Front of House and Back of House restaurant operations.
  • Lead your team to success.
  • Deliver superior service and maximize customer satisfaction.
  • Respond efficiently and accurately to customer complaints.
  • Regularly review product quality.
  • Organize and supervise shifts and stay at prescribed labor budgets.
  • Evaluate staff performance and provide feedback to improve productivity.
  • Conduct staff evaluations on time and completely.
  • Estimate future needs for goods, kitchen utensils and cleaning products.
  • Ensure compliance with sanitation and safety regulations. (DHEC)
  • Manage restaurant's good image and suggest ways to improve it.
  • Control operational costs and identify measures to cut waste.
  • Create detailed reports weekly and conduct daily store audits.
  • Promote the brand in the local community through word-of-mouth and events.
  • Train new and current employees on proper customer service practices.
  • Manage labor
  • Ability to delegate tasks
  • Recruit, select and hire best candidates for open positions in the restaurant
  • Provide counseling to all employees in written and verbal forms, as well as disciplinary actions in accordance with company policies and procedures
  • Develop and supervise schedules of team members. Ensure shifts are adequately staffed
Requirements
  • Ability to work 50 hours a week (AGM) or part-time to full time (Shift Lead)
  • Reliable transportation.
  • 3 Strong Supervisory references will be required.
  • A minimum of 1 year leadership experience
  • Strong food and beverage (F&B) knowledge, with ability to remember and recall ingredients and dishes to inform customers and front staff
  • Strong leadership, motivational and people skills.
  • Time management skills
  • Acute financial management skills
  • AS degree in Business Administration; hospitality management or culinary schooling is a plus.
Physical Requirements
  • Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time
  • Ability to occasionally sit, balance, reach with hands and arms, climb, crawl kneel, stoop and or crouch
  • Ability to lift items of up to 50 pounds

Tropical Grille Clemson LLC is an EEO employer - M/F/Vets/Disabled
Date Posted: 03 April 2025
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