Shift Leader at Paradies Lagardere in Elizabeth, New Jersey

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Paradies Lagardère is an award-winning and innovative Airport Concessionaire. We are looking for passionate individuals to fill our roles in a retail and dining environment that is diverse and inclusive. Our part-time and full-time opportunities will find you immersed in a rewarding environment in our award-winning concepts that have kept travelers coming back year after year.

Great Reasons to Work with Us

• Career advancement opportunities


• Fun Work Environment


• Medical Benefits


• Company Paid Time Off


• Premium pay for Worked Holidays


• 401K Program


• On-line Learning system


• Associate recognition Programs


• Merchandise and dining discounts


• Transportation and parking space assistance

How you can Make a Difference

• Working for Paradies Lagardère provides you with the opportunity to create a meaningful and positive impact on your community and the environment.


• As airport travel returns to normalcy in a post-COVID-19 world, our nationwide employees are upholding the highest safety and health standards to maintain a comfortable environment our customers can trust.


• Warmly greets and acknowledges guests upon arrival.


• Exceed company standards for food and beverage quality, service, and atmosphere while building positive customer relations.


• Serve as a role model and provide accessibility to staff while developing leadership and motivational skills. Exhibit efficiency in completing job requirements by working with a sense of urgency and consolidating tasks.


• Support programs to enhance staff morale and training.


• Assist with food, beverage, labor-management costs, receiving, storage, and inventory management.


• Lead each shift by delegating duties, assigning tasks, and following up with all team members.


• Demonstrate management and leadership ability through building effective relationships with customers, supervisors, and team members.


• Must be proficient in each area of the restaurant to assist when necessary.


• Follow inventory control procedures to reduce product loss.


• Maintain cleanliness and organization throughout the restaurant.


• Prepare food when necessary.


• Check food quality and temperatures throughout the day to ensure food safety expectations are maintained.


• Ensure the security and safety of guests and team members through pro-actively following proper sanitation and safety procedures.


• Follow proper procedures and guidelines for opening and closing the restaurant.


• Identify back-ups in the kitchen and work with managers to re-organize when necessary.


• Must demonstrate a commitment to getting the job done.


• Whether working in an on-trend national brand, or an iconic concept from the local community, you will create and deliver first-class experiences for the traveling public.