Join the Zaxby's Team!
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At Zaxby's, we're more than just a place to enjoy great food. We're a place where guests can relax, connect with friends, and feel welcome. For our team members, we're a family built on teamwork, dedication, and a shared commitment to excellence.
We're looking for motivated, energetic, and dependable restaurant leaders who are passionate about people, take pride in their work, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
If you're a hardworking team player who leads by example, goes above and beyond, and is ready to grow your career, we'd love to have you on our team!
Position: Restaurant Management
Position Overview
As a member of the Zaxby's management team, you'll play a key role in leading daily restaurant operations, developing team members, and delivering an exceptional guest experience.
We're seeking individuals who demonstrate strong leadership, excellent communication, and a commitment to maintaining high standards in food quality, customer service, and operational performance.
Scheduling Requirements
- Flexible availability is required, including nights and weekends.
- Previous restaurant experience is preferred.
Key Leadership & Management Responsibilities
Team Leadership & Development
- Build, lead, and develop a high-performing restaurant team.
- Supervise and support all team members during assigned shifts, including cashiers and cooks.
- Coach, motivate, and evaluate employee performance to encourage accountability, teamwork, and professional growth.
- Assist with hiring, onboarding, training, and scheduling employees.
- Ensure appropriate staffing levels to deliver excellent guest service while effectively managing labor costs.
- Foster a positive, supportive work environment focused on quality and continuous improvement.
Restaurant Operations & Financial Management
- Oversee daily restaurant operations to ensure efficiency, consistency, and profitability.
- Manage inventory levels and monitor food costs to minimize waste and control expenses.
- Ensure daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly operational tasks and checklists are completed accurately and on time.
- Verify that cash drawers, safes, and credit card transactions are balanced and properly documented.
- Maintain accurate cash handling procedures, including counting tills, verifying transactions, and recording totals.
- Work toward meeting or exceeding established operating budgets and performance goals.
- Ensure all food products consistently meet Zaxby's quality, preparation, and safety standards.
- Maintain a culture of operational excellence throughout the restaurant.
Guest Service & Daily Responsibilities
Guest Experience
- Deliver friendly, enthusiastic, and attentive service to every guest.
- Ensure guests are promptly greeted upon arrival and thanked as they leave.
- Maintain knowledge of current promotions, menu offerings, and restaurant specials.
- Assist guests by explaining menu items, answering questions, and recommending additional products.
- Represent the Zaxby's brand with professionalism, positivity, and enthusiasm.
- Ensure guest orders are completed accurately, efficiently, and with attention to quality.
Front-of-House Operations
- Accurately enter guest orders into the point-of-sale (POS) system.
- Process payments, operate cash registers, and maintain transaction records and receipts.
- Properly handle cash payments, verify register tills, and document totals.
- Ensure guest orders are accurately assembled, packaged, and presented.
- Support team members during busy periods to maintain efficient service.
Cleanliness, Safety & Organization
- Maintain a clean, safe, organized, and welcoming restaurant environment.
- Oversee cleanliness of the dining room, service counters, restrooms, workstations, and building exterior.
- Ensure paper goods, condiments, serving supplies, and beverages are properly stocked.
- Monitor restaurant equipment and promptly communicate maintenance needs.
- Maintain organized work areas and ensure compliance with operational and safety standards.
- Complete additional responsibilities as assigned.
Training & Development
- Successfully complete the Zaxby's Front of House Development Plan.
- Participate in hands-on station training and all required management development activities.
- Demonstrate proficiency in restaurant operations and lead by example.
- Support ongoing employee training and development to strengthen overall team performance.
Job Qualifications
To be considered for this position, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Must be at least 16 years of age.
- Flexible availability, including nights and weekends.
- Previous restaurant experience preferred.
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
- Ability to effectively manage and motivate a team in a fast-paced environment.
- Dependable, hardworking, and committed to providing an