Maintains and communicates a need for a clean and organized workspace
Understands how to use a fire extinguisher
Understands the locations of emergency exits
Understands where and when to use the panic button
Understands where to locate first aid supplies
Monitors employee activities and enforces employee compliance with safety rules
Compliance Documentation
Keeps records required by government agencies regarding sanitation and quality control
Keeps records related to employee training and job roles
Keeps and maintains appropriate food handling and food safety licensing as required by local, state, and other government entities
Keeps records and logs to monitor and maintain accurate food temperatures
Inventory Management/Logistics
Maintains food and equipment inventories, and keeps inventory records
Schedules and receives food and beverage deliveries, checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity
Monitors food preparation methods, portion sizes, and garnishing and presentation of food and beverages to ensure all is prepared and presented in an acceptable manner
Reviews and analyzes local events, holidays, and other occurrences that can cause deviations in traffic flow and ordering practices
Operational Management
Reviews menus and analyzes recipes to determine labor and overhead costs, and assigns prices and adjusts seasonal prices to menu items
Establishes standards for customer service
Schedules staff hours and assign duties based on business needs
Reviews work procedures and operational problems to determine ways to improve service, performance, safety, and efficiencies
Organizes and directs worker training programs, resolve personnel problems, hire new staff, and evaluate employee performance
Customer Service
Leads and train customer service standards
Greets guests, and maintains a friendly presence
Maintains and ensures a clean and organized front of house
Takes and ensures team takes accurate orders
Communicates accurate modifications
Schedules team to align with business needs and provide optimal customer service
Coordinates assignments of "back of house" personnel to ensure economical use of food and timely preparation
Investigates and resolve complaints regarding food quality, service, or accommodations
Quality
Schedules and receive food and beverage deliveries, checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity
Ensures equipment is functioning appropriately to warrant accurate and appropriate food and beverage temperatures
Ensures all product is labeled and dated
Ensures First In First Out process is being utilized when stocking received orders
Ensures all expired food and beverage items are documented and disposed of properly
Ensures all team members are following accurate food handling guidelines and processes
Tests cooked food and beverages by tasting and smelling and temping it to ensure palatability and flavor conformity
Financial Accountability
Monitors budgets and payroll records, and review financial transactions to ensure that expenditures are authorized and budgeted accurately
Orders and purchases necessary and approved equipment and supplies
Tracks and analyzes food and beverage consumption to anticipate accurate amounts to be ordered, purchased, or requisitioned
Counts money and makes bank deposits
Identifies discrepancies in reporting and/or recognize errors in transactions
Keeps records and analyzes the number, type, and cost of items sold to determine which items may be unpopular or less profitable
Human Resources
Assesses staffing needs and recruit staff according to business needs and fluctuations
Organizes and directs team member training programs
Establishes standards for personnel performance
Schedules staff hours and assigns duties
Investigates and resolves personnel problems and complaints
Evaluates employee performance and provides feedback
Equipment Maintenance
Understands equipment preventative maintenance needs and schedules
Assesses equipment needs and malfunctions and schedules necessary repairs
Marketing
Fully aware of current specials and promotions
Educates and trains team members on specials and promotions
Follows marketing efforts and distribution of marketing materials to maintain consistent and unified campaigns
Understands seasonality of product demands and adapts menu items, signage, and marketing plans accordingly
Understands and participates appropriately in marketing various marketing strategies including social media campaigns, signage, ads, promotions, etc.
Leadership Fundamentals
Accountable
Communicates effectively
Drives Results
Collaborative
Strategic
On The Job Training
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