Shift Lead: Lead Fast-Paced Team + Tips

Five Guys Enterprises, LLC; Florida; On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tips

Bonus potential

Job summary

Five Guys Enterprises, LLC is seeking a Shift Leader to guide the fast-paced dining room and kitchen, lead by example, and keep operations smooth when management isn’t on site. You’ll jump into every role from cashier to grill to dining room, delivering quick, accurate service and a great guest experience.

You will coach crew, train new teammates, maintain brand standards, and ensure a clean, safe restaurant. This role offers real growth in a hands-on leadership environment.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of restaurant, retail, or hospitality experience (leadership preferred).
• A team-first mindset with strong communication skills
• Someone who leads by doing—not just directing
• Ability to stay cool and make decisions in a fast-paced environment
• Basic math and comfort using POS systems

Responsibilities

• Lead the shift and step in to run operations when management isn’t on site
• Jump into every position—cashier, grill, prep, fries, dining room—no task is too small
• Deliver fast, accurate service and create a great guest experience every time
• Coach, support, and motivate crew members to perform at their best
• Help train new team members and build a strong, positive culture
• Keep the restaurant clean, safe, and up to brand standards
• Manage shift tasks like breaks, cash handling, and closing reports

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Customer service

Decision making

Teamwork

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Five Guys Enterprises, LLC is seeking a Shift Leader to guide the fast-paced dining room and kitchen, lead by example, and keep operations smooth when management isn’t on site. You’ll jump into every role from cashier to grill to dining room, delivering quick, accurate service and a great guest experience.

You will coach crew, train new teammates, maintain brand standards, and ensure a clean, safe restaurant. This role offers real growth in a hands-on leadership environment.