Be A Part Of Our Success Perkins has experienced years of success through ensuring 100% guest satisfaction on every visit. If you want to work and grow with a company who has a proven track record of success, has an unmatched commitment to their employees and employees the best in the industry, you are in the right place! Benefits include health insurance, opportunity for advancement, parental leave, training & development, vision insurance, wellness resources, 401(k), 401(k) matching, competitive salary, dental insurance, employee discounts, flexible schedule, free food & snacks. Additional perks are educational assistance with DeVry University with a complimentary laptop, immediate family members are also eligible, competitive pay with service award incentive, get paid daily through Daily Pay, comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and more, 401(k) retirement savings with company match, all you can eat pancakes + meal discounts, employee discount program, development pathway: step by step process to grow your career, 3 college credits hours for completing manager training. Founded in 1958, Perkins operates 277 restaurants in 32 states and two Canadian provinces. The Perkins system includes 81 company-owned and operated restaurants and 196 franchised units. With its diverse, moderately priced menu featuring breakfast, lunch, dinner, and bakery offerings, and its attractive and recently remodeled restaurants designed to facilitate efficiency and guest satisfaction, Perkins American Food Co. is a dining favorite with a solid and respected reputation in the marketplace. The longevity and success of Perkins American Food Co. is largely attributed to the concept's ability to adapt to shifts in consumer dining trends and evolving taste preferences while delivering that homestyle goodness that guests crave. At Perkins, we're always updating our menu with fresh, flavorful and innovative items that take their place right alongside Perkins' iconic guest favorites, some of which have been on our menu for more than 30 years. We also take great pride in differentiating ourselves with the service and experience we provide. This has and continues to be a hallmark of our brand.
Position Description:
As a Service Leader, you will be responsible for achieving guest satisfaction through implementation of company policies, procedures, programs, and performance standards. In addition, you will monitor compliance with company standards and execution of all company policies to guarantee maximum guest satisfaction and a quality work environment.
Responsibilities:
Ensures that all guests are properly greeted, seated, and served.
Accountable for proper resolution of all guest complaints.
Accountable for proper handling of cash, credit card information, gift cards and all things related to the payment of guest checks.
Ensures proper control of the facility and equipment through preventive maintenance, repairs, security measures, and adherence to safety and sanitation requirements.
Monitors and oversees food temperatures during hot and cold handling to reduce the incidence of risk factors known to cause food borne illness.
Trains employees during shift to guarantee proper and productive performance.
Takes responsibility and verifies that all menu items are prepared and served according to standards.
Anticipates, identifies and corrects system breakdowns to achieve maximum guest satisfaction.
Communicates with Manager on Duty and coworkers regarding product/service deficiencies, equipment, safety problems, etc.
Responsible for change fund, cash register, and guest check control. Performance will have a direct affect on the unit's sales and profits through consistent guest satisfaction and cost controls.
Qualifications:- Basic skills such as sanitation, safety, and customer service taught through in-house training
- Trustworthy; can be relied upon to deal with payment of guest checks and operate cash register
- Must be able to communicate clearly
- Must be able to coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously
- Physical Requirements / Environment / Work Conditions:
- Must have high level of mobility/flexibility
- Must be able to work irregular hours under heavy stress/pressure during peak times
- Must possess a high level of coordination
- Must lift and carry serving trays weight up to 20 pounds for distances up to 30 feet
- Must be able to fit through an opening 30" wide
- Requires frequent reaching, bending, pushing and pulling
- Exposure to heat, steam, smoke, cold and odors
- Requires continual standing and walking
Compensation: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
