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CREW LEADER
At Roots, we are passionate about making healthy food taste awesome. We strive to empower people through natural food and believe in the potential of humans to do great things. We believe that great food can fuel any lifestylewhether you choose to participate in a Netflix marathon or an actual marathon. Roots is growing fast, hiring tons of new Crewmembers, and promoting from within as often as possible! Weve expanded to five locations in under four years and plan to accelerate our growth moving forward. With that growth comes many new challenges, roles, and opportunities. The sky is really the limit if you are someone who is always looking for new mountains to climb.
HUMANS WE LOVE
At Roots were looking for excited, happy humans who collaborate phenomenally with others. We want to be around people who take pride in the work they do, are always looking to learn, and have the motivation to grow with us! These types of people make Roots an amazing place to work at and can succeed in our fast-paced, highly communicative, and team-oriented environment.
THE ROLE
As the Crew Leader, you will be responsible for building a phenomenal team of leaders and Crewmembers to run our restaurants.
Your goal will be to build a Crew of awesome humans who can run a high quality and fun restaurant! We look for leaders who immerse themselves in the day-to-day and spend most of their time working with our Crewmembers to know them better, train them, and develop them to their fullest potential. At Roots, we dont believe in monitoring, overseeing, or supervising. We choose to work with people who like to get involved, take action, and want to make an impact on the humans around them every second they are in the store. Everything your Crew does and doesnt do is ultimately your responsibility as a Crew Leader!
RESPONSIBILITIES
Communicate the vision for Roots culture actively to your Crew and Leadership Team to ensure that your Roots Natural Kitchen is a special experience day-in and day-out
Collaborate with your Crew and Leadership Team to make Roots an awesome place to be every single day
Work with your entire Leadership Team each to improve your Crew and your managers leadership skills. This requires a desire to really understand what makes people tick, how to connect with, motivate, and inspire them to reach their absolute best
Have a good understanding of who would be a good fit for Roots culture and hire the absolute best humans to join your Crew
Ensure your Crewmembers receive excellent, hands-on training and are supported throughout the entire training process
Lead and constantly coach your Crew in running excellent shifts day-in and day-out, with a focus on creating amazing experiences and serving awesome food
Have a relentless focus on providing incredible customer experiences and paying attention to all the details
Ensure your Crew is hyper-aware of food safety practices and be diligent in ensuring all food safety standards are maintained all the time
Properly forecast, staff, schedule and manage labor on a weekly basis
Manage food inventories, build prep lists, and manage food costs on a weekly basis
Complete all day to day administrative work, including hiring, onboarding, cash procedures, invoicing procedures, and daily checklists
Manage your P&L to meet or exceed targets, paying special attention to food cost and labor standard
Master all BOH and FOH positions (grill, line, dish, prep, catering/app)
Maintain positive and cheerful attitude during all scheduled shifts
SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND REQUIREMENTS
Prior restaurant management experience preferred
Must be friendly, team-oriented, detail-oriented, and proactive
Experience in typical restaurant roles (dish, grill, line, front of house)
Have phenomenal personal, communication, and organizational skills
Display strong leadership skills and a strong desire to learn
Willingness to work a varied schedule, including nights and weekends
Flexible knowledge of restaurant management software and the Microsoft Office Suite
Success in this role requires a deep understanding of what makes people tick, a passion for people, and an ability to lead, inspire, and motivate teams
Candidates hired directly into the Crew Leader role will go through an intensive training process.
STARTING SALARY AND BENEFITS
$60-70K salary, depending on qualifications and experience
Fun and productive work environment
Quarterly bonus plan
Medical and vision insurance
Paid vacation and parental leave
Substantial career development opportunities
Flexible weekly schedule
Ready to join our crew? Send your resume and cover letter to careers@rootsnk.com.
