Restaurant Leader Training Program Info Session – Sponsorship Eligible
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The Restaurant Leader Training Program is a high potential trainee for restaurant management, learning to carry out the restaurant area leader responsibility for overseeing operations of 7- 15 stores directly. Employment-based visa sponsorship (including H-1B sponsorship) available for this position for those that meet the requirements. The role works closely with Operations leadership to be trained for:
Recruiting high caliber managerial candidates
Training and developing associates
Ensuring delivery of exceptional guest experience and brand building
Achieving financial targets
Strategic planning and execution of all aspects of operations in conjunction with Support Center to achieve sustained efficiency and effectiveness
Management Team Responsibilities:
Essential functions: The essential functions in this job description are not all-inclusive of all duties and responsibilities.
People: Hiring, training, coaching, and development
Guest: Excellent food quality, guest service, and associate friendliness
Financial: Sales growth, cost management, and profit growth
Kitchen Management: Ensure food safety, order product, count inventory, prepare food and cook all entrees
Operations: Maintain cleanliness, safety standards, and apply knowledge of all policies, procedures and practices
Work hours: 40 hours per week plus O.T.
Required background & experience:
● Education Requirement: Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Hospitality Management or related or equivalent
● Minimum one to two years of Operations experience
● Must be flexible to move to a store within a 50 miles radius and able to work a flexible schedule, including weekends
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