Shift Leader

dekk; Ansonia (CT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee discount

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Dekk in Ansonia, Connecticut, is seeking a Shift Leader to support the Restaurant Manager and coach team members. This role involves ensuring operational excellence and outstanding guest service in a fast-paced environment.

Shift Leaders help manage inventory, scheduling, and safety standards while providing timely feedback to team members. Candidates should possess leadership experience and be fluent in English. A range of employee perks is available, including health and dental insurance.

Qualifications

• Basic computer skills are necessary for managing orders and inventory.
• English fluency is required for communication with team members and guests.
• Leadership experience in retail or hospitality is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coach team members to meet operational Brand standards.
• Communicate shift priorities and outcomes to team.
• Ensure food safety and inventory management.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Fluent in spoken and written English

Leadership experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Reports To: Restaurant Manager

Overview

Shift Leaders are generally responsible for coaching Dunkin’ Restaurant Team Members throughout their shift to execute operational Brand standards and deliver great guest service. They set goals, provide job assignments, and motivate others providing timely feedback.

Here’s what’s in it for you:

To keep our amazing team running, employees at our Dunkin’ Restaurant enjoy a bunch of perks:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Responsibilities Include:

• Perform all responsibilities of restaurant team members
• Support the Restaurant Manager in meeting operational goals and execution
• Ensure Brand standards are met throughout shift including preparation of food and beverages
• Communicate shift priorities, goals and results to restaurant team members
• Coach restaurant team members as needed throughout a shift providing timely, constructive and clear feedback
• Support the training of restaurant team members as needed
• Perform oversight of franchisee safety, security and profitability policies/processes throughout a shift
• Communicate clearly with the next Shift Leader to help prepare him/her for shift
• Ensure Food Safety standards are met
• Manage Inventory throughout the shift
• Provide great guest service and coaches restaurant team members to do the same
• Schedule restaurant team members for shifts
• Manage cash over/short during shift and ensures restaurant team members are following cash franchisee management policies

Education/Experience:

• Basic computer skills
• Fluent in spoken and written English
• Previous leadership experience in retail, restaurant or hospitality preferred.

Key Competencies

• Works well with others in a fast-paced team environment
• On time, demonstrates honesty and a positive attitude
• Willingness to learn and adapt to change
• Guest focused
• Ability to assist with training
• Problem solving
• Motivating others

Physical Demands/Working Conditions:

• Standing on feet
• Repetitive motion including bending, stooping and reaching
• Lifting objects, ice, products, boxes up to 20 lbs (if applicable)
• Wearing a headset
• Working in a small space

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