Shift Leader

Teriyaki Madness - Hamden CT; Hamden (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shared tips with staff

Medical benefits including dental, vis

401K retire plan with a 100% company

Job summary

Teriyaki Madness - Hamden CT is seeking a proactive Shift Leader to guide daily operations on the front and back of house. You will coach staff, ensure service quality, and help maintain a clean, safe dining environment.

The ideal candidate brings a positive attitude, reliable work ethic, and strong communication skills. Experience in food service and the ability to work flexible hours are preferred for success in this role.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED (or working towards) is a plus.
• Food service experience is preferred.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, train, and supervise frontline staff
• Ensure food safety standards and cleanliness
• Oversee kitchen operations and inventory
• Handle deposits and daily bank reports
• Resolve customer concerns promptly

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Communication

Punctuality

Reliability

Staff training

Education

High school diploma / GED

Job description

Shift Leader

The ideal candidate should exhibit a positive attitude and a professional appearance and demeanor. They should also be flexible, honest, self-motivated, hard-working, a quick learner, friendly, punctual, reliable, able to work for extended hours on their feet, and a good communicator. High School diploma, GED (or working towards) is a plus. Food service experience is preferred.

Compensation

• $18.28 to $20.59 per hour
• Shared tips with staff
• Medical benefits including dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401K retire plan with a 100% company match up to 4%

Job Responsibilities/Skills

• Familiar experiences with a variety of the food service concepts, practices, and procedures
• Demonstrate and practice food safety standards
• ServSafe Certification required within first 6 months
• An expressed interest in growing the business
• Good judgment and decision-making
• Great customer service skills
• Proactive
• A good trainer and motivator of staff
• Experience leading, coaching and directing others
• Detail minded
• Organized
• Capacity to enforce company policies
• Good communicator
• Handles conflict well
• Completes daily reports accurately and on time
• Makes bank deposits
• Orders supplies/inventory
• Handles customer concerns
• Oversees kitchen functions
• Backs up all personnel as needed
• Oversees interior and exterior cleanliness of facility
• Ensures that facility is ready for operations the next day

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