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Lead Employee

Do-Rite Donuts - Willis Tower (1239), Chicago, IL, United States


We’re hiring people to join our team as LEAD EMPLOYEES!

A Few of Our Lead Employee Benefits:

Restaurant Discounts

Employee Assistance Program - Focusing on a Commitment to Mental Health & Wellness

Paid Vacation for Qualifying Employees

Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

Life, Accident Protection & Critical Illness Insurance

Domestic Partner Benefits

401(k)

Do-Rite Donuts & Chicken is a Chef-owned stop in Chicago known for hand-crafted artisan donuts, tasty chicken sandwiches, and scrambled-to-order breakfast sandwiches. We proudly serve eye-opening Dark Matter Coffee, which is ethically sourced and Chicago roasted.

The culinary mantra at Do-Rite is focused on 3 points: made in-house, small batch, and FRESH. ALL. DAY.

We believe in people. We believe in treating our guests and staff well.

EOE. We participate in E-Verify / Participamos en E-Verify

Lead Employee Job Description Lead Employees

are responsible for initial training of front of house (FOH) and back of house (BOH) service staff and maintaining LEYE standards of guest service. Maintain and update training materials as needed.

Essential Functions

Achieve and maintain level of excellence in all functions outlined in hourly team job descriptions, and perform job functions as needed

Interact with, direct, train and develop employees in a fair and dignified manner

Observe, maintain, and when needed update FOH and BOH systems and communicate observations with management and partners

Observe employees’ service standards and communicate observations to management, partners and trainers, and assist in developing and implementing necessary plans of action

Secure and reconcile cash drawer

Accurately record and account for all items ordered, process payments, and balance all sales/receipts in compliance with restaurant policies and procedures

Assist with training staff at new restaurant openings

Available to work a variety of hours, days and shifts, including weekends

Safely and effectively use and operate all necessary tools and equipment

Ability to effectively communicate in order to perform and follow job requirements in written and spoken direction

Multitask calmly and effectively under pressure

Work in a confined, crowded space of variable noise and temperature levels

Able to move and lift up to 10 pounds, frequently move and/or lift up to 25 pounds, and occasionally move and/or lift up to 50 pounds

Ability to stand and walk for an entire shift and move safely through all areas of the restaurant, which may include stairs, uneven or slick surfaces

Key Responsibilities and Duties

Model and promote teamwork across all teams

Ensure the overall guest experience exceeds expectations and anticipate guests’ needs

Greet guests with a warm, sincere smile

Use tact and good judgement when dealing with guest challenges and respond to guest needs with patience and courtesy

Cultivate personal growth and entrepreneurial skills based on reviews and feedback from supervisors

Understand and respond knowledgeably to questions about the restaurant and menu

Use sales techniques to present and encourage current promotions to guests

Follow all steps of service

Understand and follow the food allergy procedure and special orders/restrictions

Proficiency in the use and operation of all necessary tools and equipment

Comply with all safety and sanitation guidelines and procedures

Follow all rules, policies, procedures and conditions of employment, including those outlined in the Employee Handbook

Get along well with others and be a team player

Other duties will be assigned as needed

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