PepperJax Grill Shift Manager - Cedar Rapids

Good Evans; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Free food

Flexible Scheduling

Full and part-time opportunities

Advancement opportunities

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Holiday closures

401(k) with Employer Match

Dependent Care Account

Job summary

PepperJax Grill in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking a Shift Manager to lead daily operations and supervise kitchen and dining staff. The role emphasizes strong leadership, reliability, and hands-on food preparation and service during busy shifts.

The position offers full-time or part-time hours, competitive pay, benefits for full-time team members, and opportunities for advancement within a growing brand that values a friendly, team-oriented culture.

Qualifications

• Prior leadership and kitchen experience is preferred.
• Lift, carry, push and/or pull heavy objects up to 50 pounds
• Bend, twist, kneel, climb up and down, stoop, reach and grasp objects above or below waistline
• Excellent verbal and written communication and ability to communicate in primary language of location
• Background check and motor vehicle check required
• Must have adequate transportation
• Show up to scheduled shifts on time
• Cleaning (dining room, kitchen area, front/behind counter, restrooms, entry and exit locations, etc.)
• Greet Customers, take orders, grill food, assemble meals and process payments efficiently and accurately
• Follow proper safety procedures when handling and/or preparing food
• Skilled with multitasking
• Must be willing to work a variety of shifts.

Job description

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

Life's too short to not work somewhere awesome. PepperJax Grill is growing and looking for authentic, genuine people to grow with us. We've got a pretty good thing going with new restaurants, great benefits and even better people. We want you to join us full-time or part-time.

At PepperJax Grill, Shift Managers serve up high-quality, one-of-a-kind meals that start at the grill in an atmosphere where you and your friends feel right at-home. We want Shift Managers with an awesome attitude, genuine personality, and incredible work ethic to be a part of our growing brand. So, whether you are just starting out or looking for the next step in your career, why not join a team of genuine, easy-going people who love serving up great food in the neighborhoods we love?

AVAILABLE BENEFITS:

• Competive Compensation - $14.50 to $16.50 hour (expected hourly rate of $18.25 to $20.25 with tips)
• Free food! (one entree per shift)
• Flexible Scheduling – PepperJax Grill knows you have a life. We do our best to arrange your schedule around it.
• Full and part-time opportunities
• Opportunity for advancement (most of our Managers have been promoted within)
• Medical, dental and vision insurance (full-time employees)
• Holiday closures
• 401(k) with Employer Match (age 18 & older)
• Dependent Care Account

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Prior leadership and kitchen experience is preferred.
• Lift, carry, push and/or pull heavy objects up to 50 pounds
• Bend, twist, kneel, climb up and down, stoop, reach and grasp objects above or below waistline
• Excellent verbal and written communication and ability to communicate in primary language of location
• Background check and motor vehicle check required
• Must have adequate transportation
• Show up to scheduled shifts on time
• Cleaning (dining room, kitchen area, front/behind counter, restrooms, entry and exit locations, etc.)
• Greet Customers, take orders, grill food, assemble meals and process payments efficiently and accurately
• Follow proper safety procedures when handling and/or preparing food
• Skilled with multitasking
• Must be willing to work a variety of shifts.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Show our Customers we care with quick, accurate and friendly service.
• Work together as a team, assisting other Team Members in completion of tasks and assignments to ensure cohesive service.
• Work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Perform shift manager duties and exhibit strong leadership skills.
• Flexibility, humility and a willingness to learn.
• Exemplify PepperJax Grill’s culture by demonstrating an awesome attitude, genuine personality, and incredible work ethic.