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Shift Leader

Full-time
Rate of pay$14 - 18 per hour

JOB SUMMARY

This person will be responsible for overseeing restaurant activities in the absence of a Manager. 


JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Coordinate and oversee restaurant operations when management is not present.
  • Ability to adhere to security measures.
  • Must adhere to all Denny’s policies and procedures.
  • Oversee standard compliance and safety practices at all times.
  • Complete assigned office duties such as guest check validation, timely drawer changes and balancing as well as ensuring that readings are taken.
  • Ensures that all menu items are prepared, portioned and presented properly in a clean, safe and sanitary manner according to all established procedures, performance standards and specifications.
  • Must complete all training courses.
  • When manager is not present; if there is an absence of any job code must personally fill any position or assign someone to fill position.
  • Embodies and promotes Denny’s Inc. and Franchise company values.
  • Added duties as assigned by Manager and General Manager.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Extensive standing without breaks
  • Exposure to heat, steam, smoke, cold
  • Reaching heights of approximately 6 feet and depths of 21/2 to 3 feet
  • Must have high level of mobility/flexibility
  • Must be able to fit through openings 30” wide
  • Must be able to work irregular hours and under heavy pressure/stress 
  • Bending, reaching, walking          
  • Communicating with customers     
  • Must be able to work computer and have good phone skills
  • Operating cash register       
  • Carrying trays of food products 
  • Must be able to lift up to 50lbs. weighing about 20 pounds for distances up to 30 feet

QUALIFICATIONS STANDARDS

  • Above standard verbal and written skills.
  • Above standard communication and supervisory skills.
  • Good organizational skills
  • Guest oriented personality
  • Knowledge of all facets of restaurant operations.
  • Ability to function under stress during peak hours of operation.
  • Excellent physical condition due to walking, standing, lifting, bending and extreme temperature variances that accompany the job.
  • Simple math skills required.
  • Flexibility and ability to manage change and fill positions as needed.
  • Knowledge of all job codes.
  • Must meet any State, County or Municipal regulation pertaining to health risk concerns about food handling.
  • Must adhere to all Denny’s policies. Must complete all video training,    anti-discrimination & anti-harassment training and comply with Denny’s nondiscrimination policies.

All employees applying for Unit Aide, Manager or Office staff position must comply with our Drug Free Workplace policy and complete a drug screen.  


The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is a logical assignment to the position.


This position will include any and all (various) duties assigned to ensure the proper functioning of operations in the department/area.

Denny's - Techridge Denny's

13216 S I-35 Frontage Rd, Austin, TX, 78753
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