Shift Leader

Papa John's USA, Inc.; Concord (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Papa John's USA, Inc. is seeking a Shift Leader to oversee restaurant shifts, ensure high quality products and excellent customer service, and drive restaurant profitability. The role includes enforcing company policies and procedures, managing operations, and ensuring compliance with laws and ethical practices.

The candidate will supervise stations, assist in inventory control, handle cash, and collaborate with team members to meet goals and maintain standards across shifts.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Serv-Safe/Local or State Food Service Certification preferred.
• Previous restaurant shift lead experience preferred.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Ability to work long hours (32+ hours generally required), including nights/weekends/emergencies.
• Ability to perform the job duties of all positions in the restaurant.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to station guidelines for dough management, portioning and accuracy.
• Performs shift duties to produce quality products and follow procedures.
• Contributes to achieving the restaurant's product goals.
• Maintains customer service standards and handles customer needs.
• Follows company policies including safety, attendance and image guidelines.
• Exhibits core values, maintains a positive attitude and adapts to change.
• Ensures adequate shift coverage and provides feedback to correct issues.
• Manages product quality, food/labor costs, and restaurant cleanliness.
• Utilizes the FOCUS System to help meet profit targets and control costs.
• Handles cash management and inventory levels to minimize loss.

Skills

Planning & Prioritization

Communicates Effectively

Process Improvement

Education

High School diploma or GED

Serv-Safe/Local or State Food Service Certification

Job description

What's Unique About You Is What Makes Us Better! Diversity is our strength and competitive advantage. Bring your flavor to the Papa John's team today!

Job Summary

The Shift Leader supervises shifts and/or work areas in the operation of a Papa John's restaurant to ensure high quality products and customer service are delivered to ensure restaurant profitability. Other responsibilities include the management of operations including the execution of all Company policies, procedures, programs and systems. Ensure compliance with all federal, state and local laws and ethical business practices.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Adheres to guidelines, techniques and expectations for each station including, but not limited to, dough management, accuracy and proper portioning.
• Performs assigned work station duties such as making quality products, follows all product preparations procedures and maintains established product holding times.
• Consistently contributes to achieving the Company's product goal.
• Commits to meeting the needs and expectations of the restaurant’s customers, minimizes customer complaints and responds appropriately to customer needs.
• Follows all policies and procedures as outlined in our TM handbook including, but not limited to, image (including car topper for delivery drivers), attendance, safety and security.
• Exemplifies and exhibits the Core Values, maintains a positive attitude, works well with others and is flexible and adaptable to change.
• Ensures adequate shift coverage for restaurant.
• Provides immediate feedback and corrects problems when identified.
• Maintains product quality, customer service, and performance responsibilities (such as MCE readiness, food/labor costs, restaurant cleanliness, etc.) within acceptable standards, follows all policies and procedures related to shift management.
• Contribute to profit goals by ensuring they stay within company guidelines and target goals by accurately utilizing the FOCUS System.
• Execute cash management duties.
• Assist in the management of adequate inventory levels using the company's systems and guidelines to minimize loss.

Education, Experience & Certifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred
• Serv-Safe/Local or State Food Service Certification preferred
• Previous restaurant shift lead experience preferred
• Successful and stable employment history
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must be able to work long hours (32+ hours generally required), scheduled or unscheduled, which will include nights, weekends, and as emergencies arise
• Ability to successfully perform the job duties of all positions in the restaurant.

Functional Skills

Planning & Prioritization, Communicates Effectively, Process Improvement

Our Values

• EVERYONE BELONGS - We believe connectedness and belonging are the essential ingredients to our success
• DO THE RIGHT THING - We are relentlessly focused on quality and integrity and make the right choices, even when it's difficult
• PEOPLE FIRST - To craft positive experiences for our customers, we take care of each other first
• INNOVATE TO WIN - We champion and challenge for a better way in all we do
• HAVE FUN - We find joy, create meaningful impact and celebrate the journey together

Our Core Competencies

• CUSTOMER CENTRIC - We leverage data and insights to craft a customer experience that builds relationships, cultivates trust, and delivers excellence
• RESULTS DRIVEN - We focus on measurable outcomes by remaining optimistic, tenacious, and persistent even in the face of challenges
• CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT - We champion for better through strategic risk taking, experimentation and challenging the status quo
• BIAS FOR ACTION - We courageously lead, drive towards decisions, and maintain agility to meet the demands of our dynamic industry
• WINNING TOGETHER - We work together to unlock our full potential by actively collaborating and contributing in a cross-functional capacity

Papa Johns is an equal opportunity employer.

Papa Johns is a federal contractor that participates in the E-Verify program to confirm employment eligibility for each new team member. We also comply with all Right to Work requirements. Official E-Verify and Right to Work notices are available for applicants to review in both English and Spanish.

Everybody loves pizza, which means they also love the people who are behind the scenes working to deliver it. This is complex and challenging work - but let's face it - it's also pizza! If you want a fulfilling career with a company that is always moving forward, we're the right place.

Papa John's is a Federal Contract employer who participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility for each new team member. For more information please view the following PDFs: E-Verify Poster (English) - Right to Work Poster (English) - E-Verify Poster (Spanish) - Right to Work Poster (Spanish)

Papa John's is an Affiantive Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information please click on the following PDF.

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At Papa John's, we LOVE pizza. It brings people together and brings out the best in all of us. Just like our ingredients and toppings, we combine in unique ways to deliver a truly tantalizing result. Here, you're a valued team member right from the start. We want you to contribute your best ideas, collaborate and keep building your skills.