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Shift Manager - Lunch/Afternoon Shift

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $14.00 - $17.75
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Professional development opportunities
Employee Discounts
flexible scheduling

Job Description

Our client is a well-established company operating within the restaurant industry, dedicated to delivering exceptional customer experiences through quality food and service. As a recognized name in the fast-paced food service sector, this company emphasizes teamwork, operational excellence, and customer satisfaction at every level of its operations. With a strong culture of training and development, they invest in their employees to foster a supportive and efficient work environment that drives business success and employee growth.

The Shift Manager is a crucial role within the restaurant, representing the first managerial level and serving as a key leader responsible for the daily operational success of the location. This position holds responsibility for both the opening and closing procedures, ensuring that all restaurant functions are executed smoothly and efficiently. The Shift Manager supports the restaurant management team by overseeing crew members and trainers, promoting food safety standards, and maintaining high-quality customer service. They also take on the role of Cash Manager whenever necessary, preparing the cash registers, verifying cash at shift end, and ensuring accurate financial handling.

In addition to these tasks, the Shift Manager conducts thorough walk-throughs of the restaurant to guarantee readiness for opening, closing, and peak periods. This role requires active collaboration with the restaurant management team to train, develop, and communicate effectively with staff, which helps in maximizing employee retention and fostering a positive team atmosphere. The Shift Manager plays a vital role in ensuring compliance with company policies and operational procedures, always aiming to 'Delight Every Customer'. They assist in maintaining service and production standards while cultivating a safe, efficient, and professional environment for both customers and employees alike.

Other responsibilities include executing shift-specific duties according to daily operating procedures, managing crew schedules to ensure appropriate coverage, and following up on Voice of the Customer (VOC) feedback to resolve issues promptly. The role also involves onboarding new hires into the company’s Workday system, facilitating smooth integration for new team members. This position requires the ability to perform in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment, demonstrating professionalism, composure, and excellent communication skills.

This opportunity is ideally suited for individuals who have prior experience in restaurant, retail, or customer service roles and are looking to advance into management. The company seeks team players passionate about food safety, customer delight, and operational excellence. Being a Shift Manager offers a rewarding career pathway with potential advancement within the restaurant management hierarchy. This role is full-time and requires flexibility to work various shifts including closing hours.

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Must be at least 18 years of age
  • 6 months or more of restaurant, retail, customer service focused, or equivalent experience
  • Available for full time and close/shifts
  • Ability to multi-task while maintaining composure
  • Work well in a team environment
  • Strong service focus
  • Professionalism, composure, and discretion in customer service issues
  • Ability to work in a fast paced environment with noise and temperature variations
  • Ability to stand for prolonged periods
  • Use of headset
  • Frequent lifting up to 50 lbs., reaching, pushing, pulling, bending, kneeling and stooping
  • Availability to report for work promptly and regularly
  • May be required to transfer locations and travel as needed
  • Willingness to obtain ServSafe certification by end of training

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Must be at least 18 years of age
  • 6 months or more of restaurant, retail, customer service focused, or equivalent experience
  • Available for full time and close/shifts
  • Ability to multi-task while maintaining composure and be able to give and take direction, work well in a team environment and have a strong service focus
  • Must exhibit professionalism, composure, and discretion when expediting or resolving all customer related concerns and issues
  • Ability to work, concentrate and perform duties accurately in a fast paced environment that may involve noise and hot/cold temperatures or other elements
  • Must be able to stand for prolonged periods of time
  • Position requires the use of a headset
  • Frequent lifting and carrying (at times up to 50 lbs.), reaching, pushing, pulling, bending, kneeling and stooping is involved
  • Must have or be willing to obtain ServSafe certification by end of training

Job Duties

  • Train, monitor, and reinforce food safety procedures to crew members
  • Act as Cash Manager as needed, including setting up cash register(s) at open and verifying cash at close
  • Perform walk-thru to ensure restaurant is ready to open/close and/or rush-ready
  • Work with Restaurant Management team to train, develop and communicate with crew members and Team Trainers through team huddles, manager meetings, etc
  • Supervise crew members and Team Trainers in a way that maximizes retention
  • Supervise, coordinate and delegate the execution of operations tasks and ensure compliance with all Company policies and procedures to Delight Every Customer
  • Work with Restaurant Management team to ensure quality, production and service standards are met and to create a safe, efficient and professional environment for customer and other employees
  • Help execute appropriate shift-specific procedures according to DOP
  • Assist the Restaurant Management team in maintaining proper coverage via crew member schedules to ensure that the restaurant attains/exceeds all customer service standards
  • Follow up and ensure resolution of VOC issues as needed
  • Onboard new hires in Workday

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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