Company & Culture: El Pollo Loco, Inc.
Excite your senses with a fresh start in a leadership role. From Food Prep to Grill Master, El Pollo Loco provides you with hands-on career opportunities like no others. It's an authentic path for career progression where you'll touch all aspects of the restaurant business while undertaking an exceptional training program. All you need to do is bring us your enthusiastic attitude, friendly style and leadership skills. We've already laid the foundation for your success!
Requirements (our ideal candidates will possess):
- Experience : Must be an EPL Crewmember certified on all EPL SPECS positions, or have 1 or more years of restaurant supervisory experience.
- Education: High school diploma or equivalent (GED) preferred. Upon hire must pass the EPL Food Safety Audit (FSA) class.
- Communication: Excellent written and verbal English communication skills (second language a plus)
- Competencies: Basic math and computer skills, and strong customer service skills
- Food Handler Card: Must have a Serve Safe Certificate at time of hire or obtain a Serve Safe Certificate, where applicable
Job Details:
- Work Hours: Full-Time hours, plus some Overtime may be expected
- Career Advancement/Career Plan: We promote heavily from within, so from a Shift Leader you can develop to become an Assistant Manager, General Manager, Area Leader, and beyond!
- Work Attire: EPL logo'd shirt will be provided, black slacks and no-slip shoes required
Job Description:
- Provides oversight to Crew members in the absence of the General Manager or Assistant Manager. Coaches, directs, recognizes outstanding behavior, and establishes priorities for Crew members during their shift.
- Trains Crewmembers on policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with food safety, security, quality and cleanliness standards
- Opening and/or closing the restaurant
- Creating and ensuring superior guest experiences
- Contributing to the achievement of cost and profit goals
We offer eligible Employees the following Benefits/Perks:
- Flexible Scheduling: Full-Time or Part-Time
- Meal Discounts
- Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD Life & Disability
- 401K with Matching
El Pollo Loco is an equal opportunity employer in compliance with all applicable state and federal laws. We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.