Shift Lead: Lead Guests & Team (Tips, Free Meal)

Landed; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free shift meal

25% discount employee

Leadership training and promotion path

Flexible scheduling

Team culture pillars

Job summary

Vale Healthy Kitchen is hiring a Shift Lead to run high-energy shifts, open or close the restaurant, and guide both FOH and BOH teams. You will own the guest experience and ensure smooth operations while upholding food safety and Vale standards.

We offer competitive hourly pay with tips, a free shift meal, and a clear path toward Assistant Manager and General Manager as the brand grows across Florida.

Qualifications

• Experience in restaurant or retail with some leadership exposure preferred or a standout team member ready to step up (we'll train you).
• Natural leadership: you set the tone, stay calm under pressure, and people want to follow you.

Responsibilities

• Open or close procedures and run high-energy shifts from start to finish.
• Coach and motivate FOH and BOH team members in the moment.
• Own the guest experience: resolve issues on the spot and turn a bad moment into a loyal regular.
• Manage cash handling, register counts, and end-of-shift reporting.
• Maintain food safety, cleanliness, and Vale quality standards across every station.
• Jump in wherever the shift needs you and work alongside the team.
• Communicate with management on inventory, staffing, and store needs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Accountability

Customer service

Job description

Vale Healthy Kitchen is hiring a Shift Lead to run high-energy shifts, open or close the restaurant, and guide both FOH and BOH teams. You will own the guest experience and ensure smooth operations while upholding food safety and Vale standards.

We offer competitive hourly pay with tips, a free shift meal, and a clear path toward Assistant Manager and General Manager as the brand grows across Florida.