Shift Lead

Anchor Point Management Group; Lynden (WA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Anchor Point Management Group is seeking a dedicated Shift Leader for their Lynden location. This hourly position focuses on customer service while managing restaurant operations and ensuring a high-quality experience for guests. Responsibilities include supervising staff, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring compliance with food safety regulations.

The ideal candidate is at least 18 years old, has a high school diploma or GED, and possesses strong leadership and communication skills. Join a dynamic team in a role that offers significant responsibility and growth potential.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• 6 months in a shift management or supervisory role preferred.
• Ability to work flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and take orders.
• Prepare and package food and drinks.
• Maintain cleanliness of the restaurant.
• Assist with food prep and dishwashing.
• Oversee shifts and ensure employee compliance.

Skills

Customer service skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Basic math skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Position Summary

The shift leader is an hourly position that provides additional management coverage of operating hours and direct supervision of operations. Focal points include driving customer service and maintaining high standards of cleanliness, hospitality, accuracy, building maintenance, product quality, and speed of service. The shift leader directly performs hands‑on operational work on an ongoing basis to assist in training employees, responding to guest service needs, and otherwise role‑model appropriate skills and behaviors in their restaurant. The shift leader may assume full responsibility for the closing of the restaurant and, on occasion, the opening of a restaurant when other management is unavailable. You will ensure that our food is served safely, provide consistent customer satisfaction, give your team a great restaurant to work in, and operate each and every shift to standard at the restaurant.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Greet customers with a friendly demeanor and accurately take their orders.
• Prepare and package food and drink products according to restaurant standards.
• Operate cash registers, process payments, and provide change to guests.
• Maintain the cleanliness and sanitation of the restaurant including back of house (the line), lobby, and restrooms.
• Assist with food prep and dishwashing as needed.
• Restock inventory and supplies.
• Ensure compliance with all food safety regulations and policies.
• Promote new menu items and provide recommendations when asked.
• Assist with opening and closing tasks.
• Manage shifts to ensure fair employee treatment and compliance with workplace laws and regulations.
• Offer ongoing coaching and feedback to team members.
• Assist with any safety concerns in the workplace.
• Report any serious issues to their manager and HR as needed.
• Conduct food safety and prep audits daily.
• Conduct daily inventory and monitor performance, sharing responsibility for cash procedures.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old or older.
• Strong preference for an internal promote who has completed all required learning zone training and certifications.
• High school diploma or GED is preferred.
• Possess a minimum of 6 months in a shift management or supervisory role, preferably in a service‑related business.
• Legal right to work in the United States.
• Ability to work flexible hours.
• Basic math and reading skills.
• Solid oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to learn quickly with a can‑do attitude.
• Comes to work with good hygiene.
• Has reliable transportation and is able to arrive to work on time.
• A positive, friendly, and courteous attitude.

The duties and requirements of this position may change from time to time. The Company and its affiliates reserve the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of its owners/managers. This job description is intended to describe the general level of work being performed. It is not intended to be all‑inclusive.