Shift Leader

Burger King; Baldwin (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Popeyes is seeking a Shift Leader to deliver memorable guest experiences at Burger King locations. The role emphasizes hospitality: greet Guests, take orders, process payments, and uphold Cajun Hospitality principles.

You will also prepare and package food, maintain cleanliness, and ensure safety and quality across shifts. Ideal candidates are 18+, comfortable in a fast-paced setting, able to interact professionally with Guests and teammates, and willing to learn all restaurant operations.

Qualifications

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Interact in a positive and professional manner with Guests and coworkers.
• Willingness to learn all areas of restaurant operations.

Responsibilities

• Greets Guests with a smile while receiving orders and processing payments.
• Prepares and packages food and drinks.
• Maintains cleanliness of the restaurant, dining room, restrooms and exterior.
• Maintains health and safety standards in work areas.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the brand and menu items.
• Checks food quality and temperature to ensure freshness and safety.
• Unloads and stocks inventory items as needed.
• Maintains regular attendance on shifts.
• Acts with integrity and promotes the Popeyes culture.

Skills

Guest interaction

Fast-paced environment

Professional communication

Willingness to learn

Job description

The Shift Leader with Popeyes will have skills and behaviors to create memorable experiences for our Guests. A Shift Leader is passionate about providing Guests with the best experience possible. Must be able to follow Cajun Hospitality: Smile, make eye contact, greet the Guest, repeat the order, and thank the Guest. Shift leaders must enjoy working with people who take food seriously yet have fun preparing and serving it. Must be committed to contributing to the collaborative spirit of the team, and be energized by the opportunity to learn, grow, and explore your career potential.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Greets Guests with a smile while receiving orders and processing payments
• Prepares and packages food and drink products
• Responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of the restaurant, including dining room, restroom & exterior
• Maintains health and safety standards in work areas
• Demonstrate knowledge of the brand and menu items
• Check food quality and food temperature throughout the day to ensure the food is fresh and safe to serve
• Unloads and stocks inventory items as needed
• Prompt and regular attendance on assigned shifts
• Acts with integrity and honesty, and promotes the culture of HIgh Noon Popeyes

Qualifications and skills

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to interact in a positive and professional manner with Guests and coworkers
• Willingness to learn all areas of restaurant operations & work multiple stations
• Available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays

Physical Demands

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and or up to 15 pounds of force frequently,
• Ability to carry products/boxes and miscellaneous weighing no more than 60 pounds
• Consistently operates registers
• Consistently handle product preparation
• Consistently kneel and follow proper lifting procedures
• Frequently stoop and pick up supplies and trash
• Consistently push to open and close door to store and storage shed as well as cooler and freezers
• Consistently stand during serving customers and training
• Consistently talk to and listen to fellow team members and Guests
• Consistently lifts for product preparation, stocking, and inventory

Popeyes is an equal opportunity employer that makes employment decisions based on skills and experience and we encourage all qualified applicants to apply.

Every day, more than 11 million guests visit BURGER KING® restaurants around the world. And they do so because our restaurants are known for serving high-quality, great-tasting, and affordable food. Founded in 1954, BURGER KING® is the second largest fast food hamburger chain in the world. The original HOME OF THE WHOPPER®, our commitment to premium ingredients, signature recipes, and family-friendly dining experiences is what has defined our brand for more than 50 successful years.