$23*/HR - Shift Manager - Dave's Hot Chicken (1060)

Dave's Hot Chicken is a rapidly expanding restaurant franchise specializing in Nashville style Hot Chicken. This local, family-owned brand originated in Los Angeles and has successfully made its way to Portland and multiple locations across Oregon. The franchise prides itself on delivering high-quality, flavorful hot chicken in a fast-casual dining environment, combining great food with exceptional customer service. Its strong community roots and growth ambitions have made Dave's Hot Chicken a sought-after place to work, especially for those passionate about hospitality and team leadership.

As a Shift Manager at Dave's Hot Chicken, you have the opportunity to lead and inspire a dynamic team within a high-energy, fast-paced restaurant setting. This role requires a natural leader with a passion for hospitality and the ability to maintain excellent operational standards while fostering a positive, team-oriented atmosphere. Compensation is competitive, starting at $23 per hour, which includes tips estimated at $3.50 per hour. Your responsibilities will range from overseeing daily operations to ensuring that both customer service and cleanliness meet or exceed company standards.

In this role, you will be directly responsible for motivating, training, and supervising the team members on your shift. You will handle customer concerns with professionalism and promptness, ensuring that each guest leaves satisfied. The position also involves operational duties such as managing labor costs, staffing, scheduling, and assisting in the opening and closing of the restaurant. Additionally, you may be required to travel to support new restaurant openings, which adds variety and growth potential to the role.

A strong focus of this position is upholding the company’s values—compassion, communication, and collaboration—while leading by example and maintaining 100% attendance during shifts. Shift Managers also play a critical role in food and cash control procedures, which helps maintain the integrity and smooth functioning of the restaurant.

This is an excellent career opportunity for individuals who thrive in fast-paced environments, enjoy working with people, and want to grow their leadership skills within a growing hospitality brand. The work environment is fast-paced and physically demanding, requiring the ability to stand or walk for extended periods and to handle lifting up to 50 pounds. Candidates must also be comfortable working in varying temperature conditions typically found in restaurant kitchens.