Shift Leader

Taco Bell; Deptford Township (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the fast-food industry is looking for a Shift Leader to assist management in operational tasks and ensure customer satisfaction. The Shift Leader will play a key role in training crew members, maintaining food quality, and managing restaurant operations during shifts. This position requires leadership skills and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Driving excellence in customer service
• Maintaining company standards in product and facility specifications
• Conducting daily inventory and food safety audits

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: 002473 - Deptford - Deptford, NJ

Position Type: Shift Leader

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Description

Note: This description only documents the time allocated to management tasks. The remaining hours are allocated to deployed hourly tasks in food preparation, production, guest service, and cleaning.

Basic Purpose and Objectives of the Position

The Shift Manager (SM) is an hourly position that assists management in routine administrative and operational tasks within the restaurant. Focus areas include:

• Driving excellence in customer service
• Maintaining company standards in product and facility specifications
• Reviewing food handling procedures
• Assessing operational processes

The human resources responsibilities of a Shift Manager are limited to crew training and ongoing coaching and feedback for hourly employees. Additionally, the Shift Manager may assume full responsibility for opening and closing the restaurant when management is unavailable. In such cases, the Shift Manager maintains administrative control but is not authorized to serve in a managerial capacity.

Principle Accountabilities

Customer Satisfaction/Product Quality

Maintains fast, accurate service, positive guest relations, and ensures products meet company quality standards. Conducts periodic food safety audits. Provides ongoing coaching and feedback to crew on customer service, product quality, and speed of service.

Financial

Shares responsibility with the management team for cash procedures such as bank deposits, making change, opening/closing safe, and verifying cash drawers.

Operations

Conducts daily inventory, completes shift-to-shift food safety audits, and sets up daily control sheets. Reviews facility and equipment readiness. Monitors inventory, food preparation, and order fulfillment daily to ensure adherence to standards. Monitors speed of service and resolves bottlenecks to meet goals. In the absence of management, responsible for food and supplies deliveries and restaurant opening and closing.

Human Resources

Provides ongoing coaching and feedback to crew members. Offers hands-on training in the Learning Zone.

Qualifications