Food Service Team Lead

Team Lead Position

El Tigre Food Stores/ Tex Best Travel Centers provide a unique workplace experience for all of our team members within Retail Convenience Stores. Our goal is to make sure our team members succeed in a fun, family focused environment. If you are a team player interested in learning and growing, El Tigre/ Tex Best is the place for you to begin your career journey.

The Team Lead position is responsible for managing the Food Service team shift in the absence of the GM/ASM. Their primary goal is to ensure that the store runs smoothly and that customers are satisfied with their store experience. They oversee a team of employees, food preparation, food display, kitchen production and cleanliness.

Essential job functions include, but are not limited to:

• Manage & motivate staff in food service area.
• Manage staff schedules.
• Provide fast, friendly & professional customer service.
• Ensure all safety & security issues are overseen with proper food handling.
• Ensure all food is displayed properly taking into account food safety and handling.

Incentives/Benefits include:

• Flexible Work Schedules
• Exceptional Training
• Competitive Pay
• Career Advancement and Development Opportunities
• 401K With a Competitive Company Match

Position requirements include, but are not limited to:

• Minimum 2 years' experience in C-store industry & minimum 1 year of Food Service in QSR or made to order setting.
• Available for nights & weekends occasionally.
• Customer service experience in retail.
• Some management or team lead experience preferred.

Competencies include:

• Comfortable in a fast-moving environment.
• Excellent customer service, interpersonal, and time management skills.
• Problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Proactive mindset.
• High energy and strong work ethic.

Education requirements include:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• TABC & Food Handlers certification.

Work environment includes:

• Work is performed primarily inside a retail store and an outdoor environment.

Disclaimer: La Lomita, Inc. has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential and other duties have been included. This job description is intended only to be a guideline for job expectations and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, abilities, and skills that may be required of this position. Additional functions and duties may be assigned by supervisors and management.

This job description is not a contract for employment, and either the incumbent or La Lomita may terminate employment at any time, for any reason. La Lomita, Inc. reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign duties and tasks for the Associate to perform at any time, as La Lomita, Inc. deems appropriate.