Shift Supervisor - Potbelly Sandwich Shop| DTW Airport

Job Duties

• Assist with food, beverage, labor-management costs, receiving, storage, and inventory management.
• Lead each shift by delegating duties, assigning tasks, and following up with all team members.
• Demonstrate management and leadership ability through building effective relationships with customers, supervisors, and team members.
• Must be proficient in each area of the restaurant to assist when necessary.
• Follow inventory control procedures to reduce product loss.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization throughout the restaurant.
• Prepare food when necessary.
• Check food quality and temperatures throughout the day to maintain Health and Safety regulations.
• Ensure the security and safety of guests and team members through proactively following proper sanitation and safety procedures.
• Follow proper procedures and guidelines for opening and closing the restaurant.
• Identify back-ups in the kitchen and work with managers to re-organize when necessary.
• Must demonstrate a commitment to getting the job done. Hours will vary on a weekly basis based on workload and deadlines. Working during weekends, holidays, and peak business periods may be required according to the manager’s schedule.
• Assists with cash‑out procedures.
• Assists with POS training.
• Enthusiastically supports decisions once made by Paradies Lagardère and management.
• Open‑minded to feedback.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Practical experience as a supervisor in the hotel/restaurant industry, preferred.
• Proficient in the following dimensions of restaurant functions: food planning and preparation, purchasing, sanitation, security, company policies and procedures, personnel management, record‑keeping, and preparation of reports.
• Serv Safe Food Manager’s Certification or equivalent.
• Ability to take direction and collaborate in a team environment.
• Ability to work in a high‑energy and demanding environment.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work independently as well as with other team members.
• Able to work unsupervised for extensive periods, and to demonstrate good judgment when dealing with customers and peers.

• Must have sufficient self‑confidence, poise and interpersonal skills to be able to work effectively as part of a team and to take part in professional discussions.
• Must be able to sustain performance under conditions of stress – such as tight deadlines and detailed questioning.
• Ability to be a team player and quick learner in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment with varying levels of guests and team members present.
• Strong self‑motivation, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Positive interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work various shifts in a 7/365 team‑oriented environment.
• Excellent customer service skills and an ability to communicate effectively, in English.
• Self‑starter able to prioritize and handle various tasks simultaneously.
• Proficiency required in reading, writing, and mathematics, in English.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 25 lbs. perform essential job functions such as standing, bending, reaching, gripping, climbing on a ladder and walking long distances.
• Standing for long periods and the ability to work in an environment with varying temperatures.