Job Description
Job Description
Service Lead (FOH) - Healthy Fast-Casual Restaurant
Summary :
We are seeking an experienced front-of-house leader to join our friendly team in Albany, CA. Reporting to the General Manager or Assistant General Manager, the Service Lead will ensure an outstanding guest experience in a warm, welcoming environment. We’re looking for a passionate leader dedicated to delivering healthy, consciously sourced meals that align with our mission to nourish the world.
About the Role :
The Service Lead is responsible for delivering an exceptional guest experience by overseeing all front-of-house operations. This role ensures FOH processes and procedures are followed to create a consistent, stress-free, and welcoming environment for guests. The ideal candidate is an experienced FOH leader with a passion for quality service.
Job Responsibilities :
- Ensure a warm, welcoming, and stress-free guest experience at all times.
- Act as the primary floor supervisor for FOH staff.
- Ensure staff adherence to FOH processes, procedures, and daily checklists.
- Actively participate in all FOH roles (Lead, Cashier, Runner / Busser, Expeditor).
- Train new hires and provide ongoing education for existing staff.
- Manage and ensure proper functioning of the Point-of-Sale (POS) system.
- Handle delivery hand-offs accurately and promptly.
- Maintain accuracy and consistency of third-party delivery platforms and integrations.
- Assist with FOH inventory tracking, ordering, and receiving.
- Support catering sales management and delivery hand-offs.
- Contribute to marketing and social media efforts as time allows.
- Perform additional tasks to ensure an outstanding guest experience.
Required Experience :
1+ years in a Lead or Supervisor role in a hospitality business.2+ years in a customer-facing service industry position.Experience as a Lead Server, Supervisor, Floor Manager, Service Lead, or similar leadership role.Proven experience supervising a team in a service environment.Proficiency with Google Docs and other digital software.Preferred Qualifications :
Fast-casual restaurant experience.Familiarity with restrictive diets (e.g., gluten-free, paleo, vegan, keto).Experience with restaurant POS systems (e.g., Toast POS).Experience implementing systems for employee onboarding, training, inventory tracking, or ordering.Experience serving alcoholic beverages (wine and beer).Certified ServSafe Food Handler.