$$23.50*/HR - Shift Manager - Dave's Hot Chicken (1060)

Dave's Hot Chicken is a rapidly expanding restaurant concept specializing in Nashville-style hot chicken. As a local, family-owned franchise, Dave’s Hot Chicken has successfully brought its highly popular and authentic flavors from Los Angeles to Portland and all across Oregon. The company prides itself on delivering a vibrant customer experience centered around exceptional food quality, high-energy teamwork, and authentic hospitality. Rapid growth and multiple new restaurant openings have made Dave’s Hot Chicken a dynamic and exciting place to work, particularly for those passionate about the food service industry and leadership within a fast-paced restaurant environment.

The role of Shift Manager at Dave's Hot Chicken offers an exciting opportunity to join this expanding brand while taking on a vital leadership position within the restaurant team. This hourly position includes a starting wage of $23.50, which incorporates an estimated $3.50 per hour in tips, providing competitive pay for managing shifts effectively. The Shift Manager role is integral to the daily operations of the restaurant, requiring an individual who can lead by example and create a welcoming, efficient, and productive atmosphere for both team members and customers.

In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing daily restaurant operations, ensuring that the team consistently meets Dave's Hot Chicken's stringent standards for quality, service, and cleanliness. You will handle customer concerns with professionalism and promptness, demonstrating a commitment to exceptional hospitality. This leadership position also involves supervising, training, motivating, and supporting the team members on your shift, fostering a friendly and collaborative work environment. You'll work closely with staffing, scheduling, and labor cost control efforts, contributing to the overall efficiency and profitability of the restaurant. The Shift Manager is also expected to open or close the restaurant as required and assist in new restaurant openings when necessary, providing an opportunity for leadership growth and broader brand experience.

Applicants should have a passion for hospitality and a positive, service-oriented attitude. This role demands strong leadership, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills. You must be at least 18 years old, have a valid Food Handler's Permit, and be able to complete both Dave’s Hot Chicken Team Member and Shift Manager training programs. Physical capabilities such as lifting up to 50 pounds, standing or walking for extended periods, and handling work in varying temperatures are required. Additionally, bilingual skills and fluency in English, along with basic math skills for cash handling, are highly valued.

Working at Dave's Hot Chicken means being part of a vibrant, high-energy team environment where collaboration, respect, and dedication are core company values. Employees experience the dynamic pace of the restaurant business, including exposure to kitchen heat and cold, cleaning chemicals, and food prep equipment. The company offers significant opportunities for career advancement and leadership development, making it an ideal workplace for individuals seeking growth in the hospitality industry. Join Dave’s Hot Chicken and become a part of an exciting brand that is passionate about quality food and team success.