Pizza Shift Leader: Quality, Service & Profit

papajohns; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Papa Johns is seeking a Shift Leader to supervise shifts and areas within the restaurant, ensuring high-quality products and customer service. The role ensures compliance with policies, safety, and profitability while leading a team across stations.

Responsibilities include maintaining product quality, managing shift coverage, and supporting inventory and cash management to meet company goals. Equal opportunity employer and safety-focused environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Serv-Safe/Local or State Food Service Certification preferred.
• Previous restaurant shift lead experience preferred.
• Successful and stable employment history.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be able to work long hours (32+ hours generally required), nights, weekends and emergencies.
• Ability to successfully perform the job duties of all positions in the restaurant.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to station guidelines and duties, including dough management and proper portioning.
• Contributes to achieving product goals and meets customer needs while following policies.
• Exhibits core values and maintains a positive attitude; works well with others.
• Ensures adequate shift coverage and provides immediate feedback to correct issues.
• Manages inventory and cash handling to support profit goals and cost control.

Skills

Planning & Prioritization

Communicates Effectively

Process Improvement

Education

High School diploma or GED

Serv-Safe Certification

Shift lead experience

Stable employment history

Age 18+

Ability to work long hours

Job description

Papa Johns is seeking a Shift Leader to supervise shifts and areas within the restaurant, ensuring high-quality products and customer service. The role ensures compliance with policies, safety, and profitability while leading a team across stations.

Responsibilities include maintaining product quality, managing shift coverage, and supporting inventory and cash management to meet company goals. Equal opportunity employer and safety-focused environment.