Service Desk Team Lead

Darden Restaurants Inc

  • Orlando, FL
  • 10 days ago

    Highlights

    This role is responsible for leading a high-performing support team, ensuring service level commitments are met, and driving continuous improvement in support processes. REQUIRED TECHNICAL SKILLS: 3+ years of experience in a Service Desk, Call Center, or Customer Support leadership role.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationOrlando, FL

    Description

    1000 Darden Center Dr, Orlando FL 32837

    Job Description

    JOB OVERVIEW:

    We are seeking a Service Desk Team Lead to manage the Restaurant Systems Service Desk operations. This role is responsible for leading a high-performing support team, ensuring service level commitments are met, and driving continuous improvement in support processes.

    SCHEDULE:

    • Flexibility to work nights, weekends and an on-call rotation

    ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

    Leadership & Team Management

    • Coordinate daily Service Desk operations to meet goals and SLAs.
    • Lead and mentor team members through coaching, performance feedback, and regular one-on-one meetings.
    • Develop and implement training plans to enhance team capabilities.
    • Address employee concerns and administer disciplinary actions when necessary.
    • Ensure proper escalation of incidents in line with SLA requirements.

    Staffing & Scheduling

    • Analyze call volumes and KPIs to determine optimal staffing levels.
    • Create and manage team schedules, including backup coverage planning.
    • Distribute workload and provide guidance to ensure timely and accurate incident resolution.

    Incident & Problem Management

    • Oversee ticket prioritization and assignment accuracy.
    • Review urgent and escalated incidents to ensure proper handling.
    • Conduct incident trend analysis and coordinate root cause investigations with relevant teams.
    • Drive initiatives to reduce repeat incidents and improve first-call resolution rates.

    Process Improvement & Compliance

    • Implement and enforce operational processes and procedures.
    • Review existing workflows and recommend enhancements to improve efficiency and service quality.
    • Ensure documentation is up-to-date and aligned with best practices.

    Reporting & Knowledge Management

    • Create and maintain knowledge base articles to support consistent issue resolution.
    • Measure and report on the effectiveness of knowledge content using KPIs.
    • Produce daily, weekly, and monthly performance reports with insights and variance explanations.
    • Provide ad hoc reporting as needed.

    Professional Development

    • Stay current with industry trends, technologies, and best practices.

    REQUIRED TECHNICAL SKILLS:

    • 3+ years of experience in a Service Desk, Call Center, or Customer Support leadership role.
    • Strong problem-solving skills in computer, networking, and telecom environments.
    • Hands-on experience with IT infrastructure operations and service management.
    • Familiarity with BMC Helix or similar ticketing systems.
    • Proven ability to meet or exceed performance metrics (e.g., speed to answer, abandonment rate).

    REQUIRED EDUCATION:

    • BS/BA in MIS, Computer Science, or Business or relevant work experience

    OTHER KEY QUALIFICATIONS:

    • Strong leadership and team management skills.
    • Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
    • High level of customer service orientation and interpersonal skills.
    • Analytical mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.
    • Solid understanding of ITIL principles and process management.

    PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

    • Experience in restaurant or retail IT environments.
    • ITIL Foundations Certification.

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