Magnolia Table - Back of House Lead

BACK OF HOUSE LEAD | JOB DESCRIPTION  SUMMARY  At Magnolia, the Back of House Lead is responsible for executing the daily flow of food from preparation to completion. This position is responsible for assisting with coaching, training, and providing guidance to team members. This position works from Magnolia Table in Waco, Texas. It reports to the Assistant Kitchen Manager and has supervisory responsibilities.  ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES  Uphold Magnolia’s manifesto and values  Communicate with management when there is potential for shortage and/or overage of a specific product   Assist in directing and organizing the kitchen during business hours  Assist in opening and closing the restaurant with an emphasis on sanitation and food quality control  Possess a thorough, working understanding of all recipes, the restaurant standards, and the visual standards for each product and ability to train fellow teammates  Prepare food for service  Communicate with management when there is potential for shortage and/or overage of a specific cooked good  Accurately place orders from the vendors Magnolia partners with  Operate equipment safely and in line with best-use practices for each piece of equipment  Maintain a positive employee climate regarding the importance of cleanliness and sanitation  Work and interact with others in a manner consistent with the Magnolia culture  Proactively seek out development and training from the Assistant Kitchen Manager  Check with management any time quality of products is in question  Provide feedback and assist with the training of back of house staff   Contribute ideas on ways to improve or optimize kitchen processes to Assistant Kitchen Manager  Contribute to a high-energy, fast-paced environment  Perform all other duties as assigned  QUALIFICATIONS  Soft skills: Strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills; strong organizational and time management skills; strong leadership skills with the ability to coach others  Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred  Experience: 3-5+ years of kitchen or baking experience in a high-volume restaurant on the line preferred  Special training or licenses/certifications: Food Handler's license required upon hire  General availability: Must be available to work flexible hours as assigned, including weekends, special events, and holidays as business needs require  PHYSICAL DEMANDS  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this...