Shift Leader

Ultipro; Batesburg-Leesville (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Shift Leader position supports the General Manager or on-duty manager by coordinating shift operations and staff performance. You will help ensure the restaurant follows the business plan and maintains high standards for service and quality.

You will lead shift activities, monitor performance, and participate in training and meetings to stay current with industry trends. This role requires strong planning, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of restaurant management experience or relevant education.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Excellent planning and time management skills.
• Strong team-building abilities.
• Investigative and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot cash handling issues.
• Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license and proof of insurance.
• Accessible by phone or other reliable means to meet restaurant needs.

Responsibilities

• Assists the General Manager or on-duty manager with daily management activities.
• Leads shift activities to maximize sales and control costs.
• Ensures crew and team leaders perform duties per job descriptions.
• Models company values and maintains effective communication with staff and customers.
• Participates in training, meetings, and company communications.
• Performs other duties/projects as business needs change.

Skills

Team leadership

Time management

Communication

Problem solving

Cash handling

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

The Shift Leader is responsible for assisting the General Manager or Person In Charge (on duty) with management activities and duties. This role works with the Restaurant Management Team to ensure all activities are consistent with and supportive of the restaurant’s business plan and ensures all Crew Persons and Team Leaders are performing their job responsibilities and meeting expectations in all areas of their job description.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Consistently provides a quality product and customer service experience that delivers total customer satisfaction
• Strives to improve the skills and performance of all Crew Persons
• Supports efforts to maximize sales and profits and minimize controllable costs by assisting management and leading work shift activities
• Complies with all Company policies and procedures regarding business and personnel practices
• Models and encourages Company shared values
• Demonstrates oral and written communication skills; communicates effectively with various contacts (internal and external)
• Attends training to remain current on industry trends
• Participates in company meetings, webinars and conference calls
• Performs other duties and/or special projects as assigned in response to changing business conditions and/or requirements

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS/CORE COMPETENCIES

• Must possess approximately two (2) to three (3) years of any combination of experience and/or education that demonstrates a commanding knowledge of restaurant management
• High School Diploma/General Equivalency Diploma (GED) required
• Must have excellent planning and time management skills
• Must have team building skills
• Must have investigative and problem solving skills
• Must have ability to troubleshoot cash handling problems
• Must have reliable personal transportation, a valid driver’s license and proof of insurance
• Must have a telephone or other reliable method of communicating with the restaurant. Must be accessible to meet the restaurant’s needs and maintains an open door policy
• Must display strong analytical and organizational skills and have the ability to identify and implement process improvement strategies with positive business results

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Fast paced environment working with kitchen equipment in tight quarters

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Stand for long periods of time
• Bend and stoop
• Work around heat
• Able to lift 50 – 75 lbs. comfortably
• Work with various cleaning products

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