Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Part-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $13.75 - $17.25
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

Free Naf Naf food
Free Naf Naf gear
flexible schedules
opportunities for professional development
Opportunities for advancement

Job Description

Naf Naf was established in 2009 as a premium destination for fresh and authentic Middle Eastern cuisine, uniquely combining traditional flavors with a modern fast-casual dining experience. With over 35 locations across Delaware, Illinois, Minnesota, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin, Naf Naf has steadily expanded while maintaining a commitment to delivering quality food and exceptional service. The brand specializes in oven-baked pitas, hand-cut salads, freshly prepared sauces, and award-winning shawarma and falafel, resulting in a menu that delights customers with fresh ingredients and vibrant flavors.

Naf Naf’s fast-paced restaurant environment is designed to cater to guests looking for a quick, yet high-quality meal. The company culture emphasizes teamwork, growth, and career development, offering employees opportunities to learn new skills and advance within the organization. Naf Naf has received numerous industry accolades including recognition as a 2020 Top 100 Movers and Shakers by Fast Casual for three consecutive years, a Top Workplace by the Chicago Tribune in 2019, and inclusion in QSR Magazine’s Top 40 Hottest Start-Ups of 2018. The company was also named one of the Future 50 Restaurants by Restaurant Business in 2018.

As a Shift Leader at Naf Naf, you will play a crucial role in overseeing daily restaurant operations during your assigned shift, ensuring that all team members deliver excellent customer service and maintain food quality standards. This role demands strong leadership skills to train, develop, and coach staff, driving a team-focused atmosphere that thrives on collaboration and mutual respect. You will be responsible for preparing food accurately according to customer orders for dine-in, take-out, or catering, as well as holding the team accountable for cleanliness, safety, and compliance with all company policies and food safety regulations.

Effective communication is central to the Shift Leader role, as you will interact directly with customers to respond to their needs and ensure satisfaction. Additionally, administrative duties such as cash handling, task assignment, and completing shift-related paperwork will be essential parts of the position. The work environment is fast-paced and demands the ability to adapt quickly to varying customer volume levels while maintaining a calm and organized approach. Overall, the Shift Leader position offers an excellent opportunity for motivated individuals to build their careers in the restaurant industry while contributing to Naf Naf’s continued growth and success.

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent education
  • Must be at least 18 years of age due to compliance with State and Federal laws
  • At least 6 months of prior experience working in a fast-paced fast casual restaurant
  • Experience managing shifts
  • Must meet the minimum criteria in a background check
  • Must be available and willing to work varying shifts including weekends and holidays
  • Able to provide or obtain any state-required food service certifications
  • Able to provide the appropriate documentation to prove U.S. work eligibility
  • Has reliable transportation to and from the work location
  • Able to perform all essential functions of the position
  • Able to read and speak English
  • Able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
  • Required to stand, walk, and exert fast-paced movement for the duration of your scheduled shift
  • Able to adapt to changing customer volume levels with a sense of urgency
  • Able to perform math calculations, reading, listening and speaking skills in English at the intermediate level
  • Able to read and follow recipes and sanitation guides
  • Able to use cooking and/or baking measurement tools according to the listed recipe
  • Able to oversee a fast-paced, customer-focused store through the coordination of schedules, problem solving, training, maintaining cleanliness and providing excellent customer service

Job Qualifications

  • Motivate others and foster teamwork through words and actions
  • Exhibit a desire to teach, learn, live, and lead
  • Believe that challenging situations are an opportunity for learning and personal development
  • Have a detail-focused, results-driven attitude combined with the ability to effectively work and communicate with the Naf team from all hourly staff to the CEO

Job Duties

  • Trains, develops, and coaches team members during assigned shift
  • Prepares food according to the orders for dine in, take out, or catering
  • Holds restaurant team accountable on their shift for consistently delivering excellent customer service and food quality in adherence with procedures and food safety requirements
  • Communicates directly with customers and responds to customer needs
  • Maintains a clean and safe working environment by following cleaning and organization procedures
  • Follow checklists, recipes, and all Naf Naf standards
  • Achieves operational objectives in service, cleanliness, safety and security, food quality, procedural compliance, and training
  • Assigns tasks to team members during shift
  • Follows all cash handling procedures and ensure proper counts
  • Completes all administrative and office tasks for their shift
  • Understands and follow all policies and applicable labor laws
  • Other tasks as assigned as well as, but not limited to, following all Company policies and procedures

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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