Shift Leader

Chicken Salad Chick; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fun work environment

Flexible schedules (closed on Sundays)

Leadership opportunities

Competitive pay

Job summary

Chicken Salad Chick in Gainesville, Florida is seeking a Shift Lead to manage shifts and ensure excellent service. The role involves working with a team to deliver high-quality customer interactions and maintain restaurant standards.

Candidates should possess strong leadership skills and have at least one year of previous management experience. Perks include a fun work environment, flexible schedules, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• You must be hard-working, friendly, honest and have great customer service skills.
• Must have reliable transportation with a current driver’s license.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• At least 18 years old.
• At least one year of previous restaurant management or leadership experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serving guests by taking orders and handling cash.
• Maintaining cleanliness of work areas and dining room.
• Effectively managing and leading the team to provide excellent customer service.
• Coaching team members on policies and procedures.
• Opening and closing the restaurant as a key holder.

Skills

Customer service skills

Team-oriented

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

We have an opening for a Chicken Salad Chick Shift Lead position. The work schedule for this position will rotate to include a combination of opening, mid-shift, and closing. Please only apply if you are available to work these hours. Working at Chicken Salad Chick is more than just a job, it's an opportunity to gain valuable skills and life experience that goes beyond just serving a great product in a friendly environment.

Perks/Benefits

• A fun work environment where you can positively influence others.
• Flexible schedules (closed on Sundays.)
• Learn first‑hand from an experienced Owner/Operator that cares about you personally and is actively involved in the community.
• Leadership opportunities to gain real‑world management experience to help you reach your professional goals.
• Competitive pay.

Requirements

• You must be hard‑working, team‑oriented, friendly, honest and have great customer service skills.
• Reliable transportation with a current driver’s license is required.
• Be authorized to work in the United States.
• Be at least 18 years old.
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Be available to work any time including Saturdays – time off can be given for special requests.
• Have at least one‑year previous restaurant management or leadership experience is preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Serving guests by taking orders, handling cash and credit cards, making drinks and desserts by offering an immediate and respectful response to all guests’ needs.
• Delivering meals to guests at their table or to a designated pick‑up area, and providing excellent customer service at all times.
• Maintain cleanliness of your work area and the dining room, parking lot, restrooms and playground.
• Stock sauces, cups, lids, etc. as needed to maintain throughout your shift.
• Effectively manage and lead a team of people serving our guests while maintaining our operating standards to provide the best hospitality and guest experience.
• Making deliveries.
• Coaching, teaching and training team members on policies and procedures and creating a positive work environment for everyone.
• Maintain food safety and cleanliness standards.
• Open and/or close the restaurant leading the shift as a key holder.

Chicken Salad Chick provides a delicious menu with a variety of 12 Chicken Salads, homemade sides, delicious soups, and great sandwiches. This location is one of the originals to the franchise and we are looking for a hospitality professional to help us maintain a team of excellence and superb service.