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Seasonal Merchandise Team Lead
Wildlife Conservation Society
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Staff / Principal
- 9 months ago
- $18 / hour
9 months ago
Internal Job Description
Department: Restaurant ServicesLocation: Central Park Zoo
Title: Team Lead
Employment Type: Temporary/Seasonal
Status: Non-Exempt
Pay Rate: $18/hour
Reports To: Full time management and Temporary Assistant Manager
Schedule: Wednesday – Sunday OR Saturday - Wednesday
Hours: Must be able to work weekends and holidays; weekday hours also available
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM, dependent on weather and guest attendance; schedule subject to change through the spring and summer.  Hours are subject to change on short notice depending on weather and needs of the business
POSITION SUMMARY:
Assist in leading the daily operation of an assigned area. Â Ensure that all staff provide superior customer service and consistent quality offerings that enhance the guest's experience. Implement sales training in order to sell products in a manner that maximizes transaction spending. Enforce WCS procedures and checklists for maximum daily efficiency.
DESCRIPTION:
Lead People
•   Assist in the training of staff members within your assigned location(s) consisting of, but not limited to: customer service, equipment handling, routine cleanliness and maintenance, daily production logs, WCS restaurant policies & procedures, etc,
•   Communicate daily break schedules to staff members and cover open positions when necessary
•   Ensure safety protocols are met at all times
Sales & Service
•   Supervise the daily operation of assigned location(s) and staff to achieve sales target.
•   Responsible for the timely and accurate resolution of any customer complaint
•   Reinforce selling skills training by focusing on the individual sale to increase average transaction spent.Â
•   Maintain cash and inventory controls to ensure that society funds are handled in an accurate and secure manner that conforms to departmental policies and procedures.
Routine Maintenance
•   Ensure that the food presentation area is fully stocked, organized, exciting and visually appealing.
•   Ensure that all work locations are neat, clean, organized and safe.
•   Adhere to all Federal, State and Local labor laws and standards for food preparation, presentation, sanitation and storage.
Food Quality
•   Enforce WCS provided portion size for all products sold.  Ensure proper menu builds while reducing waste and shrinkage of assigned location(s).
Collaborate
•   Establish and maintain a collaborative working relationship with all staff.
•   Maintain general knowledge of park attractions and amenities to provide superior customer service.
•   Follow all WCS rules and regulations.
Administrative
•   Assist in the preparation of reports as needed.
•   Perform other duties as assigned.
•   Ensure daily logs are properly filled out and filed away
PERKS of Working with Us:
•   Free employee access to 5 Parks: surround yourself with animals of all kinds and getting the opportunity to interact and engage with like-minded individuals
•   Complimentary Parking
•   Complimentary Guest Park Tickets (After 45 days)
•   Company provided uniforms
•   Access to online learning and tuition discounts with Monroe College
•   Earned Paid Sick Time
•   Employee Assistance Program
•   Free Banking
Internal Qualification Requirements
QualificationsAll candidates must possess the following:
•   Strong written and verbal communication skills
•   A positive and outgoing demeanor
•   Characteristics of a proven leader
•   Must be able to work well among others in a positive environment
•   Basic math skills
•   Ability to frequently move objects weighing up to 50 pounds
•   Experience in managing cash movement
•   Prior food preparation experience preferred, but not required
•   NYC Food Handlers Certificate preferred, but not required. Must be willing to obtain it within first 45 days of employment
•   Able to delegate and assign tasks in a high-pressure, high-volume environment.
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Seasonal Merchandise Team Lead · Wildlife Conservation Society