Job Description

The Crew Lead has the primary responsibility for managing shifts and conveying the Café Lola culture to his/her Crewmembers and guests. He/she should be a creative team player who likes to work hard, have fun, and show sincere dedication to Café Lola. He/she will be responsible for upholding Café Lola standards for the Crewmember and guest experiences.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Operationally Driven:

• Lead “What We Do” on each shift; at Café Lola, “What We Do” is provide an elevated café experience through food and drink paired with a warm smile and industry leading service!
• Lead high energy shifts; leverage company provided tools to run high performing shifts; be a hands on working manager; execute key measures of the shift to include: cleanliness, maintenance, labor, guest service, food quality and culture of the restaurant to assure Café Lola standards are being met in these areas; be a guest advocate communicating needs to Crewmembers to assure guest satisfaction during each shift; responsible for restaurants performance on and off scheduled shifts.
• Proactively manage your shift with KASADA, prep and administrative duties.

People Management:

• Coach, develop and train Crewmembers on proper Café Lola procedures on each shift; screen prospective Crewmembers to match Café Lola job qualifications; motivate Crewmembers to maximize their potential on each shift; assure Crewmember and guest safety throughout the shift; manage and report all risk management issues per company standard; lead and support adherence to company uniform policy during shift.

Fiscally Fit:

• Support management on all areas that impact the business to include: labor cost, waste monitoring, sales and costs of goods; monitor management of daily cash procedures; provide accurate inventory and reporting data; provide a sense of urgency when handling all Crewmembers and guest situations to ensure a successful restaurant operation

Guest Focused:

• Understand the purpose, rationale, requirements and desired results of all company driven programs and initiatives; actively collaborate, organize and support the restaurant to remain guest focused; manages the team execution of the service steps at the guest level; manages the team expectation of food quality and delivery.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of High School Diploma or equivalent required, some College preferred
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Minimum of 6 months of previous food service, retail or restaurant supervisory experience
• Proficient in a variety of technology systems, especially Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), POS systems and able to adapt to new systems quickly
• Have the ability to lift and carry, push or pull heavy objects up to 50 pounds; kneel, bend or stoop, ascend or descend stairs; reach and grasp objects
• Takes initiative
• Has excellent verbal and written skills
• Is a brand ambassador both in and outside of the restaurant

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

The intellectual and physical demands described below are representative of what must be met by a Crewmember to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable Crewmembers with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to lead, motivate, and empower the Cane’s Crewmembers to higher levels of performance
• Ability to align Crewmembers with Café Lola culture by balancing working hard and having fun.
• Ability to manage basic tasks and the restaurant’s Crewmembers
• Ability to recognize problems and problem solve
• Ability to set goals and convert plans into action

BENEFIT/PERKS:

• Complimentary Team Member Meal & Drink while on Shift
• 20% Discount off any item at any time

Here at Café Lola, we feel what separates the “good” from the “great” can be found in the details!

Personalized touches and anticipation of guest needs are what will elevate us above the rest. It is
important to remember that even the finest coffee and food offerings cannot turn an occasional guest into a loyal guest if our team fails to create an atmosphere in which the guest feels comfortable and welcome.

As a member of the Café Lola team, you will contribute to our success with your personality,
demeanor, product knowledge, and dedication. You are the foundation of this Café and our number one asset! The Book of Lola is a guide to assist you throughout the training process and also act as a reference for daily operations. Throughout the training process, you will have the opportunity to work with our trainers and ask them questions. Knowledge is power, and we want to make sure you are always comfortable asking questions. We expect that after training you will continue to utilize all training videos and station matrixes to deliver a great guest experience. We expect each Café Lola team member to work hard and to always work to make each guest experience great through consistency and great guest service. Without you, there is no Café Lola! So, make us proud and do what you do best. Be the amazing individual we know you are and always remember the heart of Café Lola!