Littlejohn's on the Corner

Littlejohn’s is an historic sub and sandwich shop that utilizes high-quality and fresh ingredients. We’re hiring immediately for work at Littlejohn’s on the University of Virginia’s Corner District. At LJ’s, our mission is to honor the past, embrace the present and inspire the future. Any information submitted will be sent solely to Littlejohn’s. If hired, Littlejohn’s expects its employees to be able to work their allotted shifts.

Shift Leader:

Shift leaders are responsible for overseeing, teaching and working alongside

team members throughout their shift to execute Littlejohn’s operational standards and deliver a wonderful guest experience. They set goals, provide job assignments and motivate others, celebrating successes and providing timely feedback to correct deficiencies.

We are looking for employees who enjoy working in a fast and fun-paced environment that is challenging and rewarding. We encourage you to apply your personality and skills in a variety of ways. Our team is committed to making our guests’ day by serving them with a great product, a friendly smile, and a bit of your personality. Everyone on our team, from our owners to our general managers to our newest members work together and takes pride in doing a good job. If you are ready to roll up your sleeves and work with a winning team, then join us at Littlejohn’s!

Responsibilities include:

Talk employees into, through, and out of position on each shift, communicating responsibilities, providing feedback, and recognizing achievements in a respectful manner

Deploy team members appropriately to meet guests’ needs and service standards throughout each shift while displaying a friendly personality

Be consistently awesome with open, mid or close routines for your shift and setting the next shift up for success

Communicate goals and hold team members accountable for performance during their shift

Excellent guest service skills and the ability to communicate efficiently

Drive sense of urgency through team members to satisfy guests’ needs and resolve problems

Recognize team members for a job well done each shift

Ability to meet physical requirements of the position, including walking, lifting, twisting, reaching, stooping, kneeling, pushing, pulling or moving heavy objects up to 50 pounds

Monitor team performance to ensure quality, service and cleanliness standards are met throughout each shift

Ensure restaurant standards and marketing initiatives are properly executed during shift

Follow all systems and processes to control labor costs and food costs throughout the shift

Monitor and ensure team members comply with all policies and procedures related to cleanliness, food safety and restaurant safety and security during their shift

Report equipment issues, provide team member performance feedback, and discuss other restaurant opportunities with the General Manager

Comply with Littlejohn’s policies and adhere to all recipe standards

Qualifications:

Must be able to speak and read English fluently

Math and Writing skills

Restaurant and supervisory management experience preferred

Guest Focus - anticipate and understand guests’ needs and preferences and exceed their expectations

Results Oriented - set compelling targets and deliver on commitments

Problem Solving - make good decisions based on analysis, experience and judgement

Food Safety - lead the team with a culture of food safety that exceeds VDH standards in cleanliness, food quality and food safety practices

Coaching Effective Teams - delegate responsibilities to your team and ensure they exceed the expectations of each guest

Night, Weekend and Holiday availability is a plus

Benefits Include:

Competitive Weekly Pay

Employee Meals

Employee Performance bonus pool

Employee Tip pool

https://form.jotform.com/240325426781152 for application portal