Kitchen Shift Lead — Fast-Paced, Quality-Driven Ops

The Durban Group; Davidson (NC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Harriet’s Hamburgers in Davidson, NC seeks a Back of House Shift Lead to guide the kitchen team, uphold food quality and safety, and ensure smooth, efficient service. This hands-on leader motivates staff, delegates tasks, and drives a positive work environment.

You will open/close, supervise daily back-of-house operations, manage vendor invoices, and maintain equipment and inventory while enforcing company standards and cost controls.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in restaurant management or leadership in a high-volume setting.
• Ability to train others on Harriet’s operations.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills.
• Passion for hospitality and inspiring excellence.
• Understanding of food cost, labor management, and operational controls.

Responsibilities

• Open or close the restaurant following established procedures.
• Lead daily back-of-house operations for smooth workflow and consistent quality.
• Write checks for vendors and scan invoices accurately.
• Ensure food safety, sanitation, and quality standards are met.
• Collaborate with the team to improve service speed, guest satisfaction, and cleanliness.
• Foster personal growth and develop leadership skills in team members.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and standards across production, prep, inventory, supervision, and customer relations.
• Maintain equipment, kitchen organization, and inventory levels.

Skills

Restaurant leadership

Staff coaching

Hospitality focus

Food safety

Operations management

Cost control

Job description

Harriet’s Hamburgers in Davidson, NC seeks a Back of House Shift Lead to guide the kitchen team, uphold food quality and safety, and ensure smooth, efficient service. This hands-on leader motivates staff, delegates tasks, and drives a positive work environment.

You will open/close, supervise daily back-of-house operations, manage vendor invoices, and maintain equipment and inventory while enforcing company standards and cost controls.