Restaurant Shift Lead - Flexible Hours + Daily Pay

Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 16,531,000 - 24,797,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Free meals

Flexible schedule

No late nights

Daily pay option

Career path to ownership

Job summary

Taziki's Café in Nashville is looking for motivated restaurant team members to join our front-line crew. Experience is appreciated but not required; we train you to deliver friendly service, food safety, and guests’ satisfaction.

You’ll work openings or evenings, handle opening/closing tasks, support the kitchen, learn the menu, and help maintain health standards. We offer competitive pay, flexible schedules, daily pay option, free meals, and clear paths toward ownership.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Prior food service experience preferred.
• Leadership, guest service, and verbal communication skills with guests/team members.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, balancing multiple tasks and priorities.
• Ability to follow instructions and adhere to the policies and procedures.
• Energetic, ready to learn, loves fresh food.
• Work flexible schedule.
• Dependable, reliable, and trustworthy.
• Must have or obtain a Food Manager’s certification shortly after beginning employment.

Responsibilities

• Serving guests, making meaningful connections with them
• Opening & closing tasks
• Being responsible for the restaurant when a manager isn’t on duty
• Setting the tone for the shift and giving clear, calm directions to your team about their duties
• Mastering menu and product knowledge
• Supporting or working stations when needed (kitchen included)
• Prepping food and doing side work
• Following proper cash handling and payment procedures
• Maintaining Health Department Standards throughout each shift
• Following proper Alcohol Handling policies and procedures
• Proper food handling and storage of food products
• Maintaining proper hygiene, uniform, and appearance

Skills

Leadership

Guest service

Verbal communication

Education

Food Manager’s certification

Job description

Taziki's Café in Nashville is looking for motivated restaurant team members to join our front-line crew. Experience is appreciated but not required; we train you to deliver friendly service, food safety, and guests’ satisfaction.

You’ll work openings or evenings, handle opening/closing tasks, support the kitchen, learn the menu, and help maintain health standards. We offer competitive pay, flexible schedules, daily pay option, free meals, and clear paths toward ownership.