Restaurant Operations Lead + $500 Sign On Bonus Mr Kabob Xpress Troy, MI Job Details Full-time From $40,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Paid time off Employee discount Flexible schedule Qualifications Grilling Food handling Pre-cooking preparation In-person customer service Organizational skills Leadership General management Full Job Description Restaurant Operations Lead Mr. Kabob Xpress - Troy, MI $40,000 base salary + tips + overtime + $500 Sign On Bonus after 90 days Mr. Kabob Xpress is looking for an experienced Restaurant Operations Lead to support our Troy location. This is a hands-on position for someone who is comfortable taking initiative, helping the restaurant operate smoothly, and working directly alongside the team. Approximately 80% or more of the position involves regular restaurant work, including grill operations, food preparation, customer service, and catering preparation. This is not a desk-based management position. Compensation and Schedule $40,000 guaranteed annual base salary Tips averaging approximately $2.50 per hour Overtime pay when applicable 40 or more hours per week Schedule will primarily consist of afternoon and evening shifts through closing, with start times based on business needs Weekend availability is required Primary Responsibilities Work alongside the restaurant team during daily service Assist with grill operations and food preparation Confirm and help prepare catering orders Resolve routine customer concerns Help coordinate workflow and maintain service standards Support restaurant opening and closing procedures Assist with training and coaching team members Document operational or employee concerns for the general manager Qualifications Previous restaurant leadership or management experience Previous grill or line-cook experience Strong customer-service and problem-solving abilities Ability to remain calm and make sound decisions during busy periods Strong communication and organizational skills Dependable, punctual, and comfortable taking initiative Ability to work afternoons, evenings, closing shifts, and weekends Catering or high-volume food-preparation experience is a plus Position Overview The Restaurant Operations Lead serves as a dependable point person during assigned shifts while continuing to perform regular restaurant duties. This position helps address immediate operational and customer-service needs but does not independently handle hiring, firing, scheduling, pay decisions, or formal employee discipline. If you have restaurant leadership experience, are confident working on a grill, and enjoy being actively involved in daily operations, we would like to hear from you.

Pay:

From $40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Employee discount Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off

Work Location:

In person