Restaurant Shift Lead

The Dough Shed Pizzeria; West Jefferson (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Free food & snacks

Opportunity for advancement

Job summary

The Dough Shed Pizzeria in West Jefferson, NC is seeking a dependable Restaurant Shift Lead to guide our team during busy shifts, ensure smooth operations, and uphold our friendly service standards.

This position offers flexible scheduling, a competitive $15–$18/hour, opportunities for advancement, and a free meal per shift. Availability for evenings and weekends is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in restaurant or customer service preferred.
• Willing to train the right person.
• Able to lead a shift and keep things organized.

Responsibilities

• Help lead and support team members during the shift.
• Keep the shift organized and running smoothly.
• Provide friendly, dependable customer service.
• Help maintain food quality, cleanliness and restaurant standards.
• Handle end-of-day cash responsibilities.
• Complete closing procedures and prep for the next day.
• Step in and assist where needed during busy periods.

Skills

Customer service

Team leadership

Communication

Time management

Job description

Benefits:

• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Free food & snacks
• Opportunity for advancement

Restaurant Shift Lead

Looking for a restaurant leadership position without the late-night hours?

The Dough Shed Pizzeria is looking for a dependable, motivated Restaurant Shift Lead to join our team in West Jefferson. We’re looking for someone who enjoys working with people, takes initiative, and can confidently help lead a shift and keep things running smoothly.

This position can be part-time or full-time and includes flexible scheduling, a free meal every shift, and no late-night restaurant hours. We close at 8 PM Sunday–Thursday and 9 PM Friday–Saturday, and our closing team is typically finished within 30–45 minutes after closing.

What You’ll Do

• Help lead and support team members throughout the shift
• Keep the shift organized and running smoothly
• Provide friendly, dependable customer service
• Help maintain food quality, cleanliness, and restaurant standards
• Handle end-of-day cash responsibilities
• Complete closing procedures and make sure the restaurant is ready for the next day
• Step in and help wherever needed during busy shifts

What We’re Looking For

• Dependable, responsible, and able to take initiative
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Comfortable working with and leading a team
• Friendly and confident when interacting with customers
• Able to stay organized in a fast-paced environment
• Available to work evenings and weekends
• Restaurant, customer service, or leadership experience preferred, but we’re willing to train the right person

What We Offer

• $15–$18/hour, depending on experience
• Part-time or full-time opportunities
• Flexible scheduling
• Free meal every shift
• No late nights
• Typically finished by approximately 8:30–8:45 PM Sunday–Thursday and 9:30–9:45 PM Friday–Saturday
• Locally owned, family-run restaurant

If you’re dependent, enjoy working with people, and are ready to take on a leadership role, we’d love to hear from you!