Shift Leader

Workstream; Grovetown (GA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base wage + tips + weekly bonuses

Advancement to upper management

Job summary

Five Guys Burgers and Fries in Grovetown, GA is hiring shift leaders for our restaurant leadership team. Base wages start at $14–$16 per hour with bonuses paid weekly, plus opportunities to earn more through performance bonuses.

As an Operations and Team Leader, you’ll oversee daily tasks, ensure quality and safety, supervise crew, assist with hiring, manage cash, and maintain clean, efficient service. Previous leadership and a high school diploma are preferred, with a strong guest-focused

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older and able to work in a fast-paced restaurant environment.
• High school diploma; some college coursework is a plus.
• 1–2 years of leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily tasks to ensure smooth service, product quality and Five Guys standards.
• Train, coach, motivate, and supervise crew; assist with hiring as needed.
• Deliver exceptional guest experiences and uphold friendly service culture.
• Ensure proper food preparation and strict adherence to health/sanitation rules.
• Manage inventory, supplies, and facility cleanliness/maintenance.
• Handle cash operations and reporting.
• Perform crew duties (grill, fries, prep, cashier) when required.

Skills

Leadership experience

Customer service

Team motivation

Education

High school diploma

Some college

Job description

$14 - $16 / hour + bonuses paid weekly

We are hiring fun and awesome shift leaders to joining our restaurant leadership team!

THE PERKS

• Competitive Base Wage +Tips + Weekly Bonuses! ( Adds an average of $1.50 - $3 per hour to base wage)
• Opportunities for advancement to upper management

THE BASELINE QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum age: 18 years old
• High school diploma, some post high school education a plus
• 1-2 years previous leadership experience in some capacity

• Operations Management:Oversee daily tasks, ensuring smooth service, product quality, and compliance with Five Guys standards.
• Team Leadership:Train, coach, motivate, and supervise crew members; may assist with hiring and disciplinary actions.
• Customer Service:Deliver exceptional guest experiences and uphold the friendly service culture.
• Food & Safety:Ensure proper food preparation, quality, and strict adherence to health and sanitation regulations.
• Inventory & Maintenance:Manage supplies, inventory, and ensure the restaurant's equipment, facility, and grounds are clean and maintained.
• Financials:Handle cash, including register operations and reporting.
• Hands-On Work:Perform all crew member duties (grill, fries, prep, cashier) as needed.

Five Guys Burgers and Fries is one of America's most successful hamburger concepts, not just for its food, ranked the #1 burger in America by the Zagat survey, but also because of its employees.
We have a unique work environment where you're trained to work every position in the restaurant. From the register, to the grill, to morning prep and evening close, our crew members become a team working in all aspects of the restaurant.
We also have a unique crew bonus program that provides the opportunity to earn cash bonuses two times per week giving our crew members the opportunity to earn much higher incomes.
We have an open kitchen experience so it's fun and it's loud with lots of team communication. The crew's burger creation is part of the customer experience.