Part-time Shift Lead, Front of House Port Restaurant

Are you passionate about elevated guest service polished hospitality and creating exceptional dining experiences in a refined lounge setting We are seeking a professional poised and service-driven Shift Lead to join our team in our unique speakeasy-style lounge at the St. James Hotel.

As a Shift Lead you will play an essential role in guiding the front-of-house team and ensuring each shift runs smoothly with a strong focus on detail ambiance and personalized guest experience. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a sophisticated intimate environment and understands the importance of thoughtful hospitality seamless execution and maintaining a distinctive guest experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute and oversee the shift responsibilities of servers bartenders and support staff to ensure smooth and polished service 
• Lead the team through clear communication coaching support and accountability 
• Uphold the elevated service standards atmosphere and guest experience at all times 
• Respond to guest needs and resolve service concerns professionally discreetly and with a hospitality-first approach 
• Maintain a clean organized and inviting environment throughout the lounge 
• Ensure attention to detail in all aspects of service presentation and overall flow of the shift 
• Enforce established systems policies and procedures to support consistency and operational excellence 
• Assist with training onboarding and developing team members to maintain a knowledgeable and service-focused staff 
• Ensure compliance with all health sanitation and safety standards 

What Were Looking For

• A passion for hospitality and delivering an elevated guest experience 
• Strong leadership communication and problem-solving skills 
• A calm composed and professional presence in a refined service environment 
• A strong eye for detail and commitment to maintaining high standards 
• Experience in restaurant or lounge service 
• The ability to lead by example and foster a polished team-oriented culture 

Qualifications :

Associates degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school and six months to one year related experience/training in a premier restaurant lounge or banquet facility; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral or diagram form. 
• Proficient use of Word Excel Outlook Internet
• Able to demonstrate good verbal written and communication skills with attention to detail and interpersonal relationships with guests and employees.
• Critical thinking problem solving and prioritization skills.
• Must be able to relate to all different types of people from different cultures and backgrounds. Must establish trust between customers and the company and must give the impression of sincerity empathy and willingness to serve the customer.

Additional Information :

The St. James Hotel is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.
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Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP at  offers of employment are contingent on satisfactory results of a background check and drug screen.

Red Wing Shoe Company Inc. is a drug-free workplace.

Red Wing Shoe Company will not be using recruitment agencies or firms to fill this position and we will not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate information. No agency calls please.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about discussed or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge (b) in furtherance of an investigation proceeding hearing or action including an investigation conducted by the employer or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Part-time