Restaurant Shift Leader: Lead Service & Operations

WKS Restaurant Group; The Colony (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

WKS Restaurant Group is seeking a Shift Leader to oversee restaurant operations during assigned shifts, ensuring fast, friendly service and adherence to food safety, cleanliness, and brand standards. The role requires supervising crew, assisting with training, and supporting opening/closing procedures.

You will help meet sales and labor goals, manage staffing, handle cash controls, and resolve customer issues while maintaining composure in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months to 1 year of restaurant or customer service experience.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise team members during shifts to ensure smooth restaurant operations.
• Assist with training, coaching, and developing crew members to meet performance and service expectations.
• Enforce uniform, grooming, and safety standards.
• Demonstrate WKS Values: Integrity, Loyalty, Winning, Service, and Teamwork.
• Maintain positive team morale and promote a respectful workplace.
• Execute shift opening and closing procedures, including safety, security, and cash protocols.
• Ensure food safety and restaurant cleanliness standards are consistently met.
• Monitor compliance with Wendy’s Critical Checklists and daily operational routines.
• Support inventory rotation, product quality checks, and equipment use/maintenance.
• Assist with product preparation, line operations, and food service during rush periods or staffing gaps.
• Ensure appropriate staffing and proper deployment of crew throughout the shift.
• Ensure all customers receive fast, friendly, and accurate service.
• Monitor and meet service metrics: Friendliness, Accuracy, Cleanliness, Speed, and Taste.
• Respond to and resolve customer issues professionally and promptly.
• Provide direction to the team to maintain high service standards at all times.
• Assist with cash handling processes, including reconciling tills and ensuring secure cash controls.
• Monitor product usage, food waste, and labor levels during shifts.
• Support efforts to achieve daily sales and labor goals.
• Ensure all team members follow company policies, procedures, and food safety regulations.
• Enforce timekeeping accuracy and elevate any concerns to management.
• Maintain accurate shift documentation and complete assigned reports.
• Promptly report any concerns related to harassment, discrimination, retaliation, wage and hour issues, bullying, workplace violence, or other inappropriate behavior to management or HR.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Communication

Cash handling

POS experience

Education

High school diploma

Tools

POS systems

Job description

WKS Restaurant Group is seeking a Shift Leader to oversee restaurant operations during assigned shifts, ensuring fast, friendly service and adherence to food safety, cleanliness, and brand standards. The role requires supervising crew, assisting with training, and supporting opening/closing procedures.

You will help meet sales and labor goals, manage staffing, handle cash controls, and resolve customer issues while maintaining composure in a fast-paced environment.