Shift Lead

Buffalo Wild Wings; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Buffalo Wild Wings is seeking a Shift Lead to help run daily restaurant operations, coach Team Members, and ensure a superior guest experience. This role emphasizes operational excellence, food safety standards, and team energy.

You will support hiring, training, and retention while promoting sales initiatives. Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays is required as part of a dynamic restaurant team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must obtain and maintain all required food safety and alcohol service certifications where required.
• Previous restaurant leadership experience in a high-volume, full-service environment preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, and guest service skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily shift operations while delivering an outstanding guest experience.
• Coach, develop, and support Team Members to drive performance and engagement.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, alcohol service, and company standards.
• Monitor labor, service, and operational efficiency throughout each shift.
• Conduct pre-shift meetings and provide real-time coaching.
• Support hiring, training, and retention of Team Members.
• Promote sales initiatives and company loyalty programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Guest service

Coaching

Team development

Education

High school diploma

Job description

The Shift Lead helps lead daily restaurant operations by supporting the management team, coaching Team Members, and creating an exceptional guest experience. This role is responsible for ensuring operational excellence, maintaining food and safety standards, driving sales, and fostering a positive, high-energy team environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily shift operations while delivering an outstanding guest experience.
• Coach, develop, and support Team Members to drive performance and engagement.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, alcohol service, and company standards.
• Monitor labor, service, and operational efficiency throughout each shift.
• Conduct pre-shift meetings and provide real-time coaching.
• Support hiring, training, and retention of Team Members.
• Promote sales initiatives and company loyalty programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum age to serve alcohol as required by state or local law.
• Must obtain and maintain all required food safety and alcohol service certifications, where required by state or local law.
• Previous restaurant leadership experience in a high-volume, full-service environment preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, and guest service skills.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

At Buffalo Wild Wings, every day is Game Day. Since 1982, we've been serving great food, cold drinks, and an exciting sports atmosphere that brings people together. With more than 1,300 locations worldwide, we're passionate about delivering outstanding Guest experiences through teamwork, energy, and exceptional service. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to grow, Buffalo Wild Wings offers opportunities to learn, develop, and be part of a team that wins together.