Store Lead

Overview

Job Title: Store Lead
Pay: $16.50-$16.75/hour + tips
Location: Highland's Ranch, CO
Reports To: General Manager and/or Store Manager
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Summary: Supervise the staff and run the shifts when the Store Manager and/or General Manager is not on duty; direct other employees through their daily routines and interact with customers to make sure that they have a satisfactory experience.

• Supervise staff and ensure duties are performed with customer satisfaction in mind.
• Open and close the store as necessary.
• Make mid-day bank deposit runs.
• Hire and fire staff as necessary, often under the direction of the store manager and/or general manager.
• Create and hand over crew schedules and ensure that they are followed properly.
• Provide training to new crew members for food preparation and serving duties as necessary.
• Provide workers with information on food safety, sanitation, personal hygiene and company policies, procedures, standards, and processes.
• Inspect food supplies, dishware and flatware and food preparation equipment to ensure quality and standards.
• Assist with inventory control of food, equipment, and supplies and report shortages or inconsistencies to the designated staff.
• Monitor operational issues such as theft and wastage and establish protocols to minimize them.
• Ensure kitchen equipment is maintained regularly and arrange for repairs in a timely manner.
• Make reports of equipment wear and tear and sanction purchase of new equipment.
• Ensure that food portions and courses are appropriate before they are served to customers.
• Assist in processing payments through the cash register, credit card terminals, and loyalty and gift card transactions.
• Listen to and address customers’ complaints and suggestions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Oral Communication Skills
• Written Communication Skills
• Technical Communication
• Customer Relations
• Customer Service
• Diplomacy
• Math Aptitude
• Organization
• Professionalism
• Presentation
• Reading Skills
• Computer Literacy
• Keyboard Skills
• Supervisory Skills (2-5+ people)

Valid Driver’s License - must meet insurance underwriting requirements.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability, behavior and character required for this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Language Ability: Ability to read, analyze, and clearly interpret general business operations in English. Ability to clearly and effectively communicate/present information and respond to questions from corporate headquarters, regional manager, customers, and the general public. Ability to supervise and train newly hired staff effectively.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems and determine solutions.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is moderate.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands; reach with hands and arms;

stoop, kneel, crouch, talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

This posting will remain open until 2/20/2026 and may be extended if necessary