Restaurant Lead-Front of House

Salary Range: $22.03 - $27.54 per hour* Restaurant Lead Responsibilities Floor Leadership & Service Standards: Sets and maintains service benchmarks for hygiene, uniform, and guest interactions. Champions premium service, food, and beverage quality. Guest Relations: Acts as a brand ambassador, greeting, seating guests, building relationships, and managing front‑of‑house flow. Quality Control: Monitors the floor, provides real‑time coaching and feedback to staff. Daily Coordination: Collaborates with dining‑room team to prepare, break down, and execute daily service shifts. Roster & Schedule Management: Creates efficient, flexible work schedules, aligns labor with business projections. Reporting & Forecasting: Completes daily, weekly, and monthly operational reports to track sales trends and manage budgets. Team Delegation: Delegates shift responsibilities to Associates and follows up on task completion. Event & Inventory Coordination: Coordinates with culinary and kitchen staff for scheduling, menu coverage, and alignment of front‑of‑house and back‑of‑house operations. Event & Catering Execution: Supports execution of special promotions and private events; reviews catering prospectuses for accuracy on guest counts, floor plans, and dietary needs. Logistics Oversight: Manages operational variables for events, including rentals, labor allocation, and beverage provisions. Inventory & Waste Mitigation: Maintains awareness of inventory levels and quality control to prevent waste. Qualifications High school diploma or GED preferred. Proven experience in restaurant supervision, fine‑dining table service, or high‑end hospitality leadership. Knowledge of premium order‑of‑service guidelines, luxury table settings, and culinary terminology. Demonstrated ability to delegate tasks, hold team members accountable, and work autonomously. Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to handle high‑volume multitasking with poise. Motivated, results‑driven, well‑organized, and an exceptional problem‑solver with a strong "win together" mentality. Basic proficiency with MS Office and Google Workspace preferred. Physical stamina for extended standing, bending, walking the floor, climbing stairs, and lifting up to 35 pounds. Flexible to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required. Benefits Comprehensive benefits package for eligible full‑time employees, including: Medical, vision, and dental insurance 401(k) retirement plan Basic life and supplemental life insurance Disability insurance Additional voluntary benefits (critical illness, hospital and accident insurance) Employee discount Your Life and Career at Saks Global Opportunity to work in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment with growth and transformation opportunities across luxury retail and hospitality. Equal Employment Opportunity Saks Global is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Saks Global celebrates diversity and inclusion. #J-18808-Ljbffr 060 SAKS & CO LLC