Shift Lead: Fast-Paced Restaurant Leader, Flexible Hours

Guzman y Gomez Mexican Kitchen; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job description

Love Ya Work! Lead the Crew as a GYG Shift Lead.

At Guzman y Gomez, we're on a mission to reinvent fast food, and our Shift Leads are the ones who make it happen on the floor every single day. If you're a natural leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in bringing out the best in the people around you, this is your role.

What we're looking for

Prior experience leading shifts in a fast food or restaurant environment is required for this one. You know how to motivate a team, keep standards high when it gets busy, and hold things together without losing the energy that makes a great shift. Beyond the experience, bring the right attitude, work ethic, and genuine care for your crew, and you'll thrive at GYG.

We strongly prefer candidates who are bilingual in English and Spanish — the ability to lead your crew and connect authentically with every guest makes a genuine difference at GYG.

What you'll be doing

As a Shift Lead, you're the person the crew looks to, and that's something we take seriously at GYG. You'll be responsible for running efficient, high-energy shifts across restaurant operations, people management, guest experience, and financial management. That means leading and motivating a crew of 5 or more, maintaining GYG's food quality and safety standards non-negotiably, and making sure every guest walks out happy.

The pace is fast, the music is pumping, and no two shifts are exactly the same. You'll be making real decisions, solving real problems, and building real leadership experience, the kind that opens doors as GYG continues to grow across the US.

You'll be working alongside a tight-knit team that genuinely has each other's backs, because at GYG, that's not just a line, it's one of our core values.

What do you get from GYG?

• Free meal every shift + 50% off when you're not working.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance (available for team members working 30+ hours/week)
• Referral program - Starts at $1000 for any successful person we hire!
• Plus a limited edition GYG hoodie for every successful referral.
• Flexible scheduling that actually works around your life.
• Exclusive GYG uniforms, tees, hoodies, caps.
• Great music, great people, great vibes, every shift.
• Managers who genuinely have your back.
• Real career growth! We're expanding across the US, and we promote from within.

We're interviewing now — apply today and let's get you started.