Famous Original J’s Pizza is an authentic Brooklyn-style slice shop located in Denver’s historic Five Points neighborhood. The 260-square-foot restaurant resides on the patio of the 715 Club with a second walk-up window on the corner of Welton St. and 26th Ave. We offer 20" hand-tossed pizza pies, slices, garlic knots, pinwheels, and more.
We are seeking a talented Shift Lead to join our team in our open kitchen. As a key member of our culinary hospitality team, you will not only be responsible for preparing authentic New York style pizzas, but you will also be expected to engage with our customers, answer their questions about the food, take orders, handle cash, and provide assistance with online orders. This position requires someone who is skilled in both culinary arts and customer service, with a strong desire to create an exceptional dining experience for our guests. This is a high volume and fast paced position that requires someone who has the right energy to keep up while maintaining the high quality standards of our food. We are passionate about food and even more passionate about our people - ome join our team today!
Job Description
Responsibilities & Duties:
Customer Engagement-
- Greet guests, and handle transactions
- Engage with customers in a friendly and professional manner, creating a positive and welcoming atmosphere
- Actively answer customer questions about the food, ingredients, and cooking techniques, providing detailed and accurate information
- Offer samples of dishes to customers, showcasing the quality and flavors of our cuisine
- Assist customers in placing their orders, recommending menu items based on their preferences
Culinary Expertise-
- Prepare and cook menu items according to established recipes and guidelines, ensuring quality and consistency
- Follow proper food handling, safety and sanitation standards at all times
- Collaborate with the kitchen team to ensure efficient and timely food preparation
- Assist with inventory management and stock rotation
Lead Duties-
- Inform personnel of any menu or pricing changes, shortages, specials, or other factors that relate to food production or service
- Maintain and balance the cash drawer, verifying cashier cash transfers, and sending daily reports
- Ensure that the restaurant meets and exceeds quality and service standards at all times.
- Monitor and maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and safety standards in compliance with local health regulations.
- Respond to guest needs & feedback
- Foster a positive work environment and promote teamwork and collaboration among the staff.
- Support the leadership of the team and complete tasks as assigned
Qualifications & Skills:
- Pizza cook & hospitality experience
- Familiarity with professional kitchen equipment and point of sale systems
- Understanding and practice of good restaurant hygiene
- Good time-management skills
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
- Availability for pm/weekend shifts
Preferences:
- Bilingual (Spanish/English)
JobType:
- Hourly, Full-time, benefit eligible
Pay & Benefits:
- $20.00 per hour plus tips (average $5.00-$9.00 per hour in tips)
- Medical, dental and vision for FT employees
- 401k eligible after 1 year
- Paid sick leave (complies with Healthy Families and Workplaces Act)
- Colorado Secure Savings
- FAMLI
- Free concert tickets
- Employee discount
- Free yoga membership
- Free gym membership
- Employee gatherings and team building activities
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Vision insurance
Shift:
Language:
- English (Required)
- Spanish (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
