Food Senior Team Lead

3 weeks ago


Pigeon Forge, United States Dollywood Parks & Resorts Full time

At Dollywood Parks & Resorts, we create memories worth repeating. We do this every day across all properties, all located in the Great Smoky Mountains of East Tennessee. Ask anyone who has visited Dollywood Parks & Resorts and they will tell you this place is different. It's not a difference that you can touch or see - it's a difference you can feel. We are seeking a Food Senior Team Lead who will embody the heart and soul of our mission of creating memories worth repeating while bringing families closer together and caring deeply about our brand. This person also brings a spirit of fun, authenticity, collaboration, creativity and genuine hospitality to the lives of our guests.

We want to work alongside someone who acts as an extension of our mission, values, and culture. This individual is driven to create meaningful experiences for our hosts, guests, and community while ensuring the success and profitability of our unique offerings. They also bring fun, authenticity, collaboration, creativity, and genuine hospitality to their life and work. The right Food Senior Team Lead checklist will include equal parts curious learner, innovator, administrator, detail driver, mentor, and motivator.

The Food Senior Team Lead will assist in the successful and profitable operation of assigned Dollywood Theme Park Foods Division units by identifying and implementing goals and policies set forth by The Dollywood Company, as well as the local Health Department, through supervision of employees. These responsibilities will be carried out in a manner consistent with the mission, values and operating philosophies and standards of the Dollywood Company.

Additionally, the ideal candidate will be able display and live out Lead with Love qualities, strongly rooted in the Dollywood Company culture, by being patient, kind, trusting, unselfish, truthful, forgiving, dedicated and accountable.

Summary of Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Assist Operations Managers in providing creative leadership in the development, implementation, and monitoring of assigned foods locations, host advocacy, and developmentLead, mentor, engage, and develop teams to maximize their contributions, including assessing, coaching, and managing performancePerform timely evaluations of direct reportsResponsible for assisting in the successful and profitable operation of multiple assigned units, including but not limited to revenue driving and expense management by maintaining inventory levels and budgets (expense controls with food costs, labor, and functional supplies)Conduct daily safety and sanitation audits to ensure appropriate Dollywood, Start Fresh, Sevier County Health Department, and ServSafe procedures are followed so that we maintain a safe environment for all hosts and guestsEnsuring adequate staffing to provide appropriate line speed for their unit(s)Employees must be available and willing to work at different locations on parkKnows, understands, & enforces the use of the "Start Fresh" program when necessaryTraining and Developing of Team Lead (s) and Assistant(s) for succession planning purposesMaintain proper staffing for sales volume, weather, and attendanceEstablish and maintain food quality guidelines, including but not limited to: holding times, following recipes and portion procedures, safe operating of equipment, and ordering, storing, and rotating food properlyDeveloping and maintaining cleaning schedules for assigned unit, ensuring all Dollywood safety policies and procedures are maintainedBe a host advocate by living out the Leading with Love principles and being a servant leaderAbility to utilize customer service skills to resolve guest opportunities as they arise, but also to establish procedures to prevent future opportunities from occurring

Education and Experience Required

Must have a high school diploma or equivalentMust be at least 18 years of ageA minimum of 4 years of Food Service experienceA minimum of 2 years of Supervisory experienceMust be able to pass ServSafe Manager Certification ProgramMust be proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and ExcelMust have a valid driver's license and current insuranceMust be able to successfully complete a post-offer background check and drug screen

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Able to make a friendly impression when speaking to or corresponding with guests, vendors, and other employees.Must reflect Dollywood's image by being genuinely friendly and caring and by taking pride in work.Must be self-motivated and disciplined.Must be able to prioritize and complete work assignments on a timely basis.Must maintain strict confidentiality and judgment regarding privileged information.Must be committed to continuous improvement.Must have professional appearance with good personal hygiene.Must promote and support a "team" work environment by cooperating and helping co-workers.Must be productive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.Must maintain dependable work attendance and flexibility with assigned work schedules including any required overtime, evenings, weekends and holidaysMust be sensitive to the needs of our Guests and feel empowered to act to meet their needs within company guidelines.Must be able to utilize effective communication, problem solving, conflict management and interpersonal skills.Must show appreciation of others.Able to get along with other employees to work out problems and resolve conflicts.Able to comprehend instructions and retain information.Able to perform duties consistent with creating a safe and secure environment for hosts and guests.Able to be flexible to handle frequent changes in priorities.Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide with accuracy.Able to communicate effectively using standard English grammar and punctuationAble to tolerate various temperatures while working indoors and outdoors.Able to operate/drive a company vehicle with valid driver's license and insurance.Able to meet the physical demands of the job.Able to lift up to 35 pounds.Able to work outdoors.Able to stand and move about to assist where needed in a unit and to move from unit to unitAble to lift and carry weights ranging from 10 – 35 pounds to keep area stocked with product and supplies.Able to balance, kneel, stoop, and bend to help maintain a clean and organized work area.Manual dexterity to operate calculators and computers, as well as cash registers.Ability to endure heat, cold temperature change and humidity to work in kitchens, walk-in coolers, freezers, and changing weather.Able to maintain dependable work attendance and flexibility with assigned work schedules.Able to perform other functions as assigned.

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