Palmdale - Shift Lead

Angry Chickz; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Angry Chickz in Palmdale, CA is seeking a Shift Lead to guide daily operations, support the team, and ensure top-notch guest experiences.

You will monitor deployment, run through shifts, train new staff, handle customer concerns, and maintain cleanliness and safety standards. This role requires English proficiency, flexible weekend/holiday availability, and a high school diploma; safety footwear and uniform are required.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in food/service settings.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to stay calm and efficient under high-pressure situations.
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends/holidays.
• Commitment to maintaining company standards and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Supervise team deployment and ensure smooth shift operations.
• Perform shift walk-throughs and open/close procedures.
• Engage with guests to deliver service and enjoyment standards.
• Assist with food prep or service when needed and ensure cleanliness.
• Handle shift administration, banking tasks, and stock controls.
• Monitor recipes, portion sizes, and health/safety compliance.
• Ensure break/meal periods are observed; address customer concerns.
• Train and mentor new team members and set performance expectations.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Under pressure

Flexibility

Customer satisfaction

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Your Role

As the Shift Lead at Angry Chickz, you're more than just an overseer; you're a guide, a mentor, and the anchor of the team. You'll ensure that operations run smoothly, customers are satisfied, and the team feels supported.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Monitors Team deployment as schedule dictates.
• Conducts shift walk-through and completes all tasks required to open, transition, and close the restaurant
• Engages with all guests to ensure our service and enjoyment standards are delivered.
• Perform some food preparation or service tasks such as cooking, clearing tables, and serving food and drinks when necessary.
• Ensure cleanliness standards are maintained throughout the restaurant
• Completes shift administration and banking tasks
• Monitor food preparation methods, recipes, and portion sizes.
• Monitor compliance with all health department regulations regarding restaurant cleanliness, food preparation and temperature control.
• Ensures team members follow break and meal period schedules as mandated
• Address and resolve customer concerns or feedback in a professional and constructive manner.
• Train and guide new team members, setting the standard for what's expected.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a leadership role, preferably in the food and service industry.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to handle high-pressure situations calmly and efficiently.
• Flexibility to work different shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• Commitment to upholding company standards and ensuring customer satisfaction.

Work Attire

Wear Angry Chickz uniform as well as non-slip shoes required by safety department.

Education/Experience

High school diploma or equivalent is required

Language Ability

Able to speak clearly and comprehend directions in English. Able to read English. Ability to read/speak Spanish is extremely helpful but not mandatory.

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of the job the shift lead is regularly required to stand and walk for extended periods of time and bend and twist at the waist
• Occasionally required to lift and carry up to 40 pounds
• Use of hands to grasp tools such as a knife, spatula, ladle, and other utensils to prepare food
• Repetitive hand use
• Reaching for items below waist level (retrieving food items from walk-in cooler or drawers), between waist and shoulder level (washing dishes, placing plates on shelf), and above shoulder (retrieving plates or containers from shelves)
• Exposure to extreme cold (walk-in cooler), extreme heat (stove, oven), moisture (water, steam, dishwasher), and dust, fumes, or chemicals (cleaning solutions)