Restaurant Shift Leader - High-Impact Team Builder

Shake Shack

Newington (CT)

On-site

USD 29,000 - 34,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay
Bonuses
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
401(k) plan with Company Match
Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
Employer Assistance Program (EAP)
Commuter benefits
Exclusive Shack discounts
Shake Shack meal discounts
Career development
Eligibility criteria applies

Job summary

Shake Shack in Newington, CT is seeking a Restaurant Team Lead to oversee shift operations and develop high-performing hourly teams. The role emphasizes safety, cleanliness, quality, and speed, with opportunities to participate in interviews and employee relations.

Starting wage ranges from $20.94 to $24.94 per hour, with weekly pay, bonuses, and comprehensive benefits. Join our ShackFam for mentorship, training, and a path to growth in a fast-expanding hospitality brand.

Qualifications

  • At least 1 year of restaurant leadership experience supervising a team.
  • Food Safety Certification according to local jurisdiction
  • Strong problem solving skills
  • Effective communication skills, both written and verbal

Responsibilities

  • Manage the flow of service and direct the work of team members on a shift to ensure the highest levels of safety, cleanliness, quality, and speed.
  • Help build and lead high performing team of hourly Team Members.
  • May assist with operational support functions (i.e. Purchasing, Receiving, Inventory, etc.).
  • Participates in applicant interviews and assists with employee relations.

Skills

Leadership
Problem solving
Communication

Job description

Shake Shack in Newington, CT is seeking a Restaurant Team Lead to oversee shift operations and develop high-performing hourly teams. The role emphasizes safety, cleanliness, quality, and speed, with opportunities to participate in interviews and employee relations.

Starting wage ranges from $20.94 to $24.94 per hour, with weekly pay, bonuses, and comprehensive benefits. Join our ShackFam for mentorship, training, and a path to growth in a fast-expanding hospitality brand.

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