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Lafayette Economic Development Authority
Restaurant Operations Lead
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What they do
A Restaurant or Food Service Supervisor supervises food preparation and staff for a restaurant or dining hall. Manages budget for food supplies, equipment and staff; hires and trains staff; monitors food safety procedures. May plan menus or work with chefs or dieticians to plan menus. Works in a school, hospital, nursing home or other institution.
$33,533 / year median in Louisiana
+10% projected growth
Job Description
Back Restaurant Operations Lead @ McIlhenny Company What this job is all about: Responsible for leading day-to-day restaurant operations while ensuring exceptional guest experiences, food quality, service standards, and operational efficiency. Supervises restaurant staff, supports employee development, and assists restaurant leadership with staffing, scheduling, inventory management, and operational coordination. Serves as a key operational leader by promoting teamwork, accountability, and a positive dining experience consistent with the TABASCO® Brand and Avery Island hospitality standards. In this job, you'll do things like: Supervise, train, and support restaurant staff to ensure operational excellence and exceptional guest experiences. Foster a positive, accountable, safe, and collaborative work environment by reinforcing company values and expectations. Assist with onboarding, training, coaching, and development of restaurant employees. Assist with staffing activities, scheduling, and daily workforce coordination. Lead daily restaurant operations to ensure exceptional guest service, food quality, and operational efficiency. Ensure menu items are prepared, presented, and served according to established quality, presentation, and food safety standards. Address customer questions, concerns, and special requests to promote a positive dining experience. Maintain knowledge of McIlhenny Company, TABASCO® Brand history, and Avery Island operations to enhance guest interactions. Support special events, corporate hospitality functions, and other guest experience initiatives as assigned. Assist with inventory management activities to ensure adequate product and supply levels are maintained. Support purchasing activities, vendor coordination, and product deliveries as assigned. Monitor product usage and communicate inventory needs to restaurant leadership. Assist with menu implementation, promotional activities, and operational improvement initiatives. Identify opportunities for process improvements and communicate recommendations to restaurant leadership. Ensure compliance with all food safety, sanitation, health, and regulatory requirements. Promote workplace safety and ensure employees follow established safety procedures. Maintain restaurant facilities, equipment, and work areas in a clean, safe, and professional condition. Other great stuff about this job: You'll be more than just a number! Take pride working in a privately held, family-owned business with a strong team and culture where you are valued.