Kitchen Shift Leader - Fast, Flexible & Team-Driven

Perkins Restaurant & Bakery; Waterloo, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Flexible hours

Free employee meals

Family discounts

Job summary

Perkins Restaurant & Bakery in Waterloo is seeking a Kitchen Shift Leader to supervise shifts, ensure food quality and speed, and uphold company standards. This on-site role reports to the General Manager or on-duty manager and supports the team in a fast-paced restaurant environment.

The ideal candidate provides hands-on leadership, adherence to safety and sanitation standards, and a commitment to guest satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Lead a shift to ensure hot food is prepared quickly and presented properly.
• Enforce company policies and maintain a clean, safe workplace.
• Mentor staff, assign tasks, and ensure guest satisfaction across each shift.
• Coordinate with management to plan and execute shift readiness and handoffs.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Food preparation

Communication

Job description

Perkins Restaurant & Bakery in Waterloo is seeking a Kitchen Shift Leader to supervise shifts, ensure food quality and speed, and uphold company standards. This on-site role reports to the General Manager or on-duty manager and supports the team in a fast-paced restaurant environment.

The ideal candidate provides hands-on leadership, adherence to safety and sanitation standards, and a commitment to guest satisfaction.