Shift Leader - Taziki's Cafe
Gainesville, FL 32608
About the Job
Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe is known for its warm hospitality, fresh ingredients, and wholesome menu. We take pride in consistently surpassing expectations, providing the finest fresh casual dining experience. Our culinary expertise lies in Mediterranean fare and inspired cuisine infused with a Southern twist. At Taziki's, we make all our dishes from scratch daily, without the use of fryers or microwaves.
With over 100 stores across 14 states and continuous expansion plans, Taziki's is a rapidly growing brand. Café Freska LLC, a Taziki’s Franchisee for North Florida, operates 5 locations and has ambitious plans to open 9+ more restaurants in the region. As a family-driven atmosphere with 83+ years of restaurant/hospitality industry experience, we understand the day-to-day operations and empathize with the hard work our teams execute.
We are currently seeking a friendly, energetic, and reliable team-oriented leader with a passion for food to represent our brand. Join us in providing healthy, delectable meals to the local community while creating a welcoming and comfortable environment for our guests. As a Shift Leader, you will connect the dots between operating costs, staff skills, and guest satisfaction to drive sales and profitability. You will have the opportunity to build, develop, and mentor a team, set goals, devise strategies, and motivate your people to achieve success.
MISSION STATEMENT:
Create an environment that combines modern Mediterranean fare with meaningful human connection!
BENEFITS:
- Competitive Pay rate
- Health and Dental Insurance available for full-time employees
- Paid Vacation
- Exciting and dynamic work environment with ground floor opportunities for growth and a promising career path!
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
- Successfully complete 4-6 weeks of training.
- Drive sales growth and profits for the restaurant and catering.
- Manage shifts and ensure floor control.
- Develop hourly employees, fostering motivation, training, and personal and professional growth.
REQUIREMENTS: QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE
- Minimum of 1-2 years of upper management experience.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- ServSafe Certification Required.
- Excellent leadership, customer service, communication, and organizational skills.
- Ability to attract, train, retain, and motivate quality employees.
- Basic knowledge of PC functions.
- Maintain a positive, clean, safe atmosphere and environment for both guests and coworkers.
- Professional attitude and respect for coworkers, establishment, and the brand.
- Strong work ethic, and a commitment to exceed our guests’ expectations 100% of the time.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
- Position requires the ability to tolerate walking and standing during the entire shift.
- Must be capable of reaching, bending, lifting, and carrying, with a minimum lifting capacity of 50 pounds to chin level without injury.
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and work efficiently under high-pressure situations.
- Demonstrates the ability to manage staff and handle adversity.
- Exercises good judgment when dealing with customer situations, complaints, and takes corrective action when necessary.
WORK CONDITIONS/HOURS
- Flexible schedule requiring up to 40 hours weekly of physical activity.
- Shifts will vary and may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
Café Freska - Taziki's is an Equal Opportunity Employer & participates in E-Verify.
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Taziki's Café is a fast-casual restaurant brand with more than 90 locations in 17 states. Our menu is Mediterranean-inspired with a Southern flair, and our mission is to create an environment that combines extraordinary food with meaningful human connection. Corporate headquarters are located in Birmingham, AL and Nashville, TN.