Restaurant Shift Lead

Qualifications

• Proven experience in food service management or supervising in quick service & fast food restaurants or casual dining environments
• Strong knowledge of food preparation techniques, cooking processes, and food safety protocols
• Familiarity with POS systems; cash handling experience is essential
• Demonstrated leadership skills with experience in staff training, team management, interviewing, and development
• Excellent customer service skills with the ability to handle challenging situations professionally
• Ability to manage inventory control, budgeting tasks, and food production processes efficiently
• Prior experience in catering, banquet settings or bar environments is advantageous
• Strong organizational skills with the capacity to oversee shift operations effectively in a fast-paced setting

Benefits

• Pay: $12.50 - $14.00 per hour

Responsibilities

• Join our dynamic team as a Restaurant Shift Leader and become the driving force behind delivering exceptional dining experiences!
• In this energetic role, you will oversee daily restaurant operations, motivate and manage staff, ensure top-notch customer service, and maintain smooth kitchen and front-of-house functions
• Your leadership will inspire teamwork, uphold food safety standards, and foster a welcoming environment for guests
• This position offers an exciting opportunity to develop your management skills while working in a fast-paced, lively setting that values enthusiasm and excellence
• Supervise daily restaurant operations during assigned shifts, ensuring efficiency and high-quality service
• Lead, train, and motivate team members to deliver outstanding customer experiences while maintaining a positive work environment
• Oversee food preparation, cooking, and food handling to meet safety standards and quality expectations
• Control inventory levels, assist with food production, and support kitchen management to reduce waste and optimize resources
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations, sanitation standards, and health codes across all areas of the restaurant
• Handle customer concerns promptly and professionally to guarantee satisfaction and foster loyalty
• Assist with interviewing, onboarding, training & development of new staff members
• Support shift management by monitoring performance and ensuring smooth transitions between shifts
• Contribute to restaurant management tasks such food service management, and maintaining operational standards

Job description

Overview

Join our dynamic team as a Restaurant Shift Leader and become the driving force behind delivering exceptional dining experiences! In this energetic role, you will oversee daily restaurant operations, motivate and manage staff, ensure top-notch customer service, and maintain smooth kitchen and front-of-house functions. Your leadership will inspire teamwork, uphold food safety standards, and foster a welcoming environment for guests. This position offers an exciting opportunity to develop your management skills while working in a fast-paced, lively setting that values enthusiasm and excellence.

This is a full-time position that may have a varying schedule. Open availability is a must - with flexible days off.

If you are looking for a long term career with a successful company you are the right candidate!