Shift Lead

RESTAURANT SHIFT LEAD 

Starting at $16 to $17/hr. plus TIPS 

Come and join the Costa Vida We are hiring at our Colorado Springs, CO, location. This is your opportunity as a Shift Lead to be one of the most important team members within our restaurant. You will have the chance to make a positive impact on the lives of team members, guests, and the community you serve. 

JOB OVERVIEW:  

Shift Leads are one of the most influential team members within Costa Vida. 

• Organizing shift schedules for team members 
• Assigning duties to specific team members based on role and skills 
• Training new and current team members on the task 
• Respond to guests and come up with creative solutions 
• Adhering to company policies and health, safety, and employment standards 
• Balancing cash drawers and preparing cash deposits 
• Opening/Closing the restaurant  
• Proficiency in other positions within the restaurant 

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU? 

• Closed Sundays  
• Meal Discounts  
• Advancement Opportunities  
• Work-Life Balance - Flexible Schedule 
• Entertainment, Retail & Travel Discounts 

MORE BENEFITS FOR FULL-TIME TEAM MEMBERS:  

• 401K with company matching, automatically vested to you 
• Paid Time Off 
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance 
• Generous Company Health Savings Account Contribution 
• Company Accident & Life Insurance 

LOCATION: 7788 N Academy Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80920 

Hours: Full Time or Part Time 

Shift: We will work with your schedule 

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?  

If you are ready to build valuable relationships with a work-family worth bragging about, please fill out our initial mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you 

We are a values-based company. Individuals seeking employment at Costa Vida are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation. 

WORKING REQUIREMENTS/CONDITIONS

Education/Certification:

• Food Handler permit.
• ServSafe Certification
• Valid Driver's License.

Experience Required:

• Proven experience as a supervisor, preferably in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation techniques and safety standards.
• Ability to follow recipes and instructions accurately.
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to multitask in a busy kitchen.
• Strong communication skills and a team-oriented attitude.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a similar role

Skills/Abilities:

Ability to stand for long periods and lift heavy items (up to 50 lbs)

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION

Finger dexterity:

• Using primarily just the fingers to make small movements such as typing, picking up small objects, or pinching fingers together. 
• Talking: 
• Especially where one must convey detailed or important instructions or ideas accurately, loudly, or quickly. 
• Hearing: 
• Have adequate hearing to respond to alarms, signals, and other sounds.

Vision

• Good eyesight is crucial. Sharp near vision to read menus, orders, tickets, and small print on labels or inventory items.
• Peripheral vision is used to monitor surroundings, ensuring awareness of customers, coworkers, and potential hazards.
• Physical Strength: 
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift heavy items (up to 50 lbs). May need to lift or maneuver equipment, packages, or tools.

Coordination

• Hand-eye coordination to accurately handle food, drinks, utensils, and equipment, ensuring precision in tasks like plating, pouring, or cutting.
• Motor coordination to balance multiple tasks, such as maneuvering in tight spaces.
• Stamina
• Long hours of standing work can require physical endurance and the ability to maintain focus.

Mobility

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
• Frequent bending, stooping, and reaching to access items on shelves, counters, and storage areas.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Environment: 

• Capable of working in a hot, fast-paced kitchen environment. 
• Capable of driving. Ability to load and unload merchandise. 

MENTAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION

Reasoning Ability: 

• Ability to deal with a variety of variables under only limited standardization. 
• Able to interpret various instructions. 
• Mental Alertness
• Maintaining alertness and quick reflexes is crucial for safe driving.

Mathematics Ability:

Ability to perform basic math skills. 

Language Ability:

• Ability to read a variety of books, magazines, instruction manuals, atlases, and encyclopedias. 
• Ability to prepare memos and reports using proper punctuation, spelling, and grammar.  
• Ability to communicate distinctly with appropriate pauses and emphasis; correct pronunciation (or sign equivalent); and variation in word order using present, perfect, and future tenses. 

INTENT AND FUNCTION OF JOB DESCRIPTIONS

Job descriptions assist organizations in ensuring that the hiring process is fairly administered and that qualified employees are selected. They are also essential to an effective appraisal system and related promotion, transfer, layoff, and termination decisions. Well-constructed job descriptions are an integral part of any effective compensation system. 

All descriptions have been reviewed to ensure that only essential functions and basic duties have been included. Peripheral tasks, only incidentally related to each position, have been excluded. Requirements, skills, and abilities included are the minimal standards required to perform the positions. In no instance, however, should the duties, responsibilities, and requirements delineated be interpreted as all-inclusive. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. 

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is possible that requirements may be modified to accommodate disabled individuals. However, no accommodation will be made that may pose serious health or safety risks to the employee or others or that impose undue hardships on the organization.

Job descriptions are not intended as and do not create employment contracts. The organization maintains its status as an at-will employer. Employees can be terminated for any reason not prohibited by law.