Shift Lead: Kickstart Your Path to Restaurant Management

Benton Area Chamber Commerce; Benton (AR); On-site; USD 20,664 - 23,419; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Employee Discounts

Bonuses every 4 weeks

Job summary

Slim Chickens Benton is seeking an Assistant Manager (Hourly/Shift Leader) to lead the team on shift, uphold hospitality standards, and foster a positive dining experience. You’ll be hands-on on the floor, training teammates and ensuring smooth daily operations.

This role offers growth into salaried management, with a focus on guest satisfaction, teamwork, and routine leadership duties in a fast-paced restaurant setting.

Qualifications

• Positive, proactive leaders who thrive in fast-paced environments.
• Previous experience in a restaurant or hospitality setting preferred.
• Ability to lead a team and hold people accountable clearly and respectfully.
• Strong communicator who stays cool under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Run high-energy, smooth shifts alongside fellow leaders.
• Support team members with coaching, training, and hands-on guidance.
• Lead by example — set the tone for service, hospitality, and cleanliness.
• Jump on the line, greet guests, prep food wherever needed.
• Handle shift-based operations: cash handling, food safety, labor control.
• Make quick decisions, solve problems, and keep the team moving.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Guest service

Coaching

Team guidance

Problem solving

Job description

Slim Chickens Benton is seeking an Assistant Manager (Hourly/Shift Leader) to lead the team on shift, uphold hospitality standards, and foster a positive dining experience. You’ll be hands-on on the floor, training teammates and ensuring smooth daily operations.

This role offers growth into salaried management, with a focus on guest satisfaction, teamwork, and routine leadership duties in a fast-paced restaurant setting.