Shift Lead

Buffalo Wild Wings; San Marcos (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Buffalo Wild Wings is seeking a Shift Lead to help manage daily restaurant operations, coach Team Members, and create an exceptional guest experience. You will drive sales, uphold food safety standards, and lead a high-energy team across nights, weekends, and holidays.

Join a fast-paced, team-focused environment that rewards leadership and guest service. This role supports daily operations and ensures memorable dining experiences for guests.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 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.

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

Flexibility

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.