HD-Shift Leader

Hardee's Restaurants, LLC; Bonifay (FL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Hardee's Restaurants, LLC is seeking a Shift Leader to assist the General Manager with management duties and to guide the Restaurant Management Team toward the business plan, ensuring Crew Persons and Team Leaders perform their roles effectively.

This role emphasizes customer service, staff development, sales growth, cost control, and adherence to company policies. The Shift Leader communicates clearly, participates in training, and supports ongoing operational improvements.

Qualifications

• Must have approximately two to three years of experience/education demonstrating restaurant management knowledge.
• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Excellent planning and time management skills.
• Team-building skills.
• Investigative and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot cash handling problems.
• Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and proof of insurance.
• Must have a phone or reliable method to communicate with the restaurant and be accessible to meet the restaurant’s needs; open-door policy.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with ability to identify and implement process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Assist General Manager with management activities and duties.
• Lead work shift activities to maximize sales and profits and minimize costs.
• Ensure Crew Persons and Team Leaders perform duties per job descriptions.
• Maintain compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external contacts.
• Participate in training, meetings, and company webinars.

Skills

Restaurant management

Team leadership

Cash handling

Time management

Communication

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

The Shift Leader is responsible for assisting the General Manager or Person In Charge (on duty) with management activities and duties. This role works with the Restaurant Management Team to ensure all activities are consistent with and supportive of the restaurant’s business plan and ensures all Crew Persons and Team Leaders are performing their job responsibilities and meeting expectations in all areas of their job description.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Consistently provides a quality product and customer service experience that delivers total customer satisfaction
• Strives to improve the skills and performance of all Crew Persons
• Supports efforts to maximize sales and profits and minimize controllable costs by assisting management and leading work shift activities
• Complies with all Company policies and procedures regarding business and personnel practices
• Models and encourages Company shared values
• Demonstrates oral and written communication skills; communicates effectively with various contacts (internal and external)
• Attends training to remain current on industry trends
• Participates in company meetings, webinars and conference calls
• Performs other duties and/or special projects as assigned in response to changing business conditions and/or requirements

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS/CORE COMPETENCIES

• Must possess approximately two (2) to three (3) years of any combination of experience and/or education that demonstrates a commanding knowledge of restaurant management
• High School Diploma/General Equivalency Diploma (GED) required
• Must have excellent planning and time management skills
• Must have team building skills
• Must have investigative and problem solving skills
• Must have ability to troubleshoot cash handling problems
• Must have reliable personal transportation, a valid driver’s license and proof of insurance
• Must have a telephone or other reliable method of communicating with the restaurant. Must be accessible to meet the restaurant’s needs and maintains an open door policy
• Must display strong analytical and organizational skills and have the ability to identify and implement process improvement strategies with positive business results

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Fast paced environment working with kitchen equipment in tight quarters

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Stand for long periods of time
• Bend and stoop
• Work around heat
• Able to lift 50 – 75 lbs. comfortably
• Work with various cleaning products

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