Pizza Shift Lead: Lead a Busy, Friendly Team

Zalat Zealots LLC; Addison (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Tips included

Employee discount

Paid training

Referral bonus

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Career advancement

Closed holidays

Job summary

Zalat Pizza in Addison, TX is seeking a hands-on Shift Lead to keep the restaurant moving, support the team, and uphold our pizza standards. The ideal candidate has prior service-industry experience, strong leadership, and excellent communication skills, with open availability for opening, closing, late-night, and weekend shifts.

Expect competitive pay with tips, paid training, and opportunities to advance in management. Must be 18+, able to stand 6–10 hours, and lift up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• Previous service-industry experience required.
• Pizza experience strongly preferred.
• Reliable and consistently punctual.
• Access to dependable transportation.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Friendly, coachable, respectful, and team-oriented.
• Detail-focused and proud of your work.
• Comfortable directing others and making decisions during a shift.
• Able to stay calm and neutralize team stress during busy periods.
• Open availability, including some opening, closing, late-night, and weekend shifts.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must be able to stand for 6–10 hours, bend, reach, squat, and lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Make pizzas and maintain our quality standards.
• Open and close the restaurant.
• Direct the team during shifts and rushes.
• Keep the team productive during slower periods.
• Handle customer concerns and operational issues.
• Lead by example in prep, stocking, cleaning, and service.
• May assist with inventory, scheduling, and documentation.

Skills

Pizza experience

Leadership

Communication

Punctuality

Transportation

Team orientation

Decision making

Calm under pressure

Open availability

Age 18+

Physical stamina

Job description

Zalat Pizza in Addison, TX is seeking a hands-on Shift Lead to keep the restaurant moving, support the team, and uphold our pizza standards. The ideal candidate has prior service-industry experience, strong leadership, and excellent communication skills, with open availability for opening, closing, late-night, and weekend shifts.

Expect competitive pay with tips, paid training, and opportunities to advance in management. Must be 18+, able to stand 6–10 hours, and lift up to 50 lbs.