Lion’s Choice launches incentive program to reward student workers

The new program is part of the chain’s efforts to hire and retain high school and college employees with $200 and $300 bonus opportunities

Lion’s Choice, the Midwestern brand known for its roast beef sandwiches, recently announced the launch of its new “Educational Bonus Program” for high school and college students. The program rewards student workers that work at the restaurant’s locations across Kansas City, St. Louis, and parts of Illinois for their hard work both in the classroom and at the restaurant with a semester bonus incentive of up to $200 (high school) and $300 (college). Students are eligible for the bonus when they work a minimum of 10 hours per week, achieve a 3.0 or higher GPA, and score well on their work performance reviews. Those interested in working for Lion’s Choice can apply on its Careers page through the company’s website.

“We have long stood for ‘ridiculously good’ food but our mission extends beyond the food we serve and in how we treat our customers and our employees,” says Michael Kupstas, President & CEO of Lion’s Choice. “The new program was brought to us by one of our own General Managers, Shelly Vasquez at the Mid-Rivers restaurant, who was looking for a rewarding way to incentivize students to apply for a job with Lion’s Choice. We hope to attract new employees and to retain current staff by showing them that their efforts, whether at work or in school, matter, because we couldn’t provide the exceptional experience to our guests without our all-star team.”

Details on Lion’s Choice’s “Education Bonus Program” are below:

High School Students Eligibility

High school students will be eligible for a semester bonus of up to $200 when they meet the following criteria:

• Students must be enrolled and complete a minimum of five credit hours per semester and work a minimum of 10 hours per week.
• Students that achieve a GPA of 3.5 or above, as well as required hours, and a 4.0 or higher on their performance review from Lion’s Choice will receive a bonus payout of $200 per semester.
• Students that achieve a GPA of 3.0-3.49, as well as required hours and a 4.0 or higher on their work performance review, will receive a bonus payout of $100.

College Students Eligibility

College students will be eligible for a semester bonus of up to $300 when they meet the following criteria:

• Students must be enrolled and complete a minimum of nine credit hours per semester and work a minimum of 10 hours per week.
• Students that achieve a GPA of 3.5 or above, as well as required hours, and a 4.0 or higher on their performance review from Lion’s Choice will receive a bonus payout of $300.
• Students that achieve a GPA of 3.0-3.49, as well as required hours and a 4.0 or higher on their performance review, will receive a bonus payout of $150.

Lion’s Choice is an iconic Midwestern brand known for its roast beef sandwiches, gluten-free french fries and frozen custard. The chain offers a variety of different sandwiches, salads, and sides as well as desserts. In July, Lion’s Choice welcomed a new line of menu items with a chicken protein option featuring the Cluckin’ Chicken Tender Sandwich, a Chili Lime Crispy Chicken Salad and the Chicken Tender Cub Meal. It continued its rollout of new items earlier this month giving the public a sneak peek at the Plant-Based Meatball Sub that will arrive on the menu starting in the fall. Lion’s Choice’s commitment to doing things the right way extends from its signature menu items to seasonal items and the new exploration into alternative proteins.

For more information about Lion’s Choice and its menu offerings, visit lionschoice.com.

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