Shift Leader

Hardee's; Carteret (NJ); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Hardee's is seeking a Shift Leader to guide daily restaurant operations and provide exceptional guest service. You will lead a team, ensure food quality and safety, and maintain a clean, welcoming environment for customers.

You will train crew members, follow company policies, and support management in achieving business goals. A flexible schedule and reliable transportation are required to succeed in this role.

Qualifications

• Requires strong guest service orientation and ability to lead a team.
• Ability to train crew and manage daily operations.
• Must understand food safety, sanitation and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead shift to ensure smooth restaurant operations.
• Provide friendly, guest‑oriented service and resolve issues.
• Ensure food quality, safety, cleanliness, and efficient station management.
• Train and mentor crew according to program guides.
• Communicate effectively with management and staff.

Skills

Customer service

Leadership

Communication

Job description

Seeking friendly, guest oriented, motivated, professional, and driven individuals to join the leadership ranks within our growing restaurants!

The Shift Leader is responsible and accountable for performing specific tasks and duties, as assigned. The Shift Leader provides each guest with a positive customer service experience, prepares quality food products and keeps the restaurant clean, pleasant and safe for all customers and employee’s .The Shift Leader Follows and enforces all company policies, procedures and guidelines.

Appropriate and Fair Business Practices:

• Follows and complies with all company policies and procedures regarding business and personal practices as well as ensures all policies and procedures are followed by crew and mangers.
• Follows and enforces all company safety, security and emergency policies and procedures; maintains a safe and secure environment for employees and customers.
• Personal appearance- The Restaurant manager must maintain a complete, neat, and clean and wrinkle free uniform.

Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Must have a telephone or other reliable method of communicating with the restaurant.
• Must be able to work flexible hours.
• 40 Hours minimum required.
• Follows the steps outlined in the Crew Person Training Program to ensure crew is properly trained and obtains the ability to perform tasks and responsibilities.
• Communicates to Trainee, Manager on duty when additional training, guidance, and practice are needed.
• Understands how each job responsibility impacts the customers, other employees and overall operations.
• Keep manager on duty informed of anything that might affect the customers, other employees and overall operations.
• Is performance oriented and driven; understands performance expectations and is aware of performance results.

Essential Functions:

The essential functions of the crew person positions are denoted below in the following key area:

Total Customer Satisfaction

Consistently provides a quality product and customer service experience that delivers total customer satisfaction. Ensures the restaurant management team and crew provides Quality product and customer service as well.

• Follow all customer service guidelines and procedures; takes the appropriate action to ensure all customers receive service beyond their expectations.
• Work assigned station(s) accurately and productively; cleans and stocks the station area(s); performs other cleaning duties as assigned.
• Ensures that all customers receive hot, quality products, prepares, packages and delivers all products according to menu standards.
• Handles all food products according to company procedures, follows all company food safety, food handling and sanitation requirements, to ensure the health and safety of customers and employees.
• Assist managers and Crew with completing duties as needed.

For 60 years, Hardee's has brought communities together with quality, delicious food. With more than 1,800 restaurants across the U.S., and locations in 14 countries, we are committed to the best tasting food to better serve our guests--From Made From Scratch Biscuits and Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders.