Shift Leader

CKE Restaurants, Inc.; Hampton (SC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known fast-food chain is seeking a Shift Leader responsible for supporting the General Manager in managing daily operations. This role involves leading a team to deliver quality customer service, ensuring employees meet job expectations, and participating in company initiatives. Candidates should have 2 to 3 years of experience in restaurant management, strong leadership skills, and a High School Diploma or GED. This position is ideal for someone capable of working in a fast-paced environment and managing operational challenges effectively.

Qualifications

• 2 to 3 years of experience in restaurant management or related fields.
• Excellent planning and time management skills.
• Reliable transportation and communication method.

Responsibilities

• Assist the General Manager with management activities.
• Ensure customer satisfaction and overall quality service.
• Lead work shift activities to maximize sales and profits.

Skills

Restaurant management knowledge

Planning and time management

Team building

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

Position Summary The Shift Leader is responsible for assisting the General Manager or Person In Charge (on duty) with management activities and duties. This role works with the Restaurant Management Team to ensure all activities are consistent with and supportive of the restaurant’s business plan and ensures all Crew Persons and Team Leaders are performing their job responsibilities and meeting expectations in all areas of their job description.

Essential Functions

• May perform any or all of the following duties:
• Consistently provides a quality product and customer service experience that delivers total customer satisfaction
• Strives to improve the skills and performance of all Crew Persons
• Supports efforts to maximize sales and profits and minimize controllable costs by assisting management and leading work shift activities
• Complies with all Company policies and procedures regarding business and personnel practices
• Models and encourages Company shared values
• Demonstrates oral and written communication skills; communicates effectively with various contacts (internal and external)
• Attends training to remain current on industry trends
• Participates in company meetings, webinars and conference calls
• Performs other duties and/or special projects as assigned in response to changing business conditions and/or requirements

Position Qualifications/Core Competencies

• Must possess approximately two (2) to three (3) years of any combination of experience and/or education that demonstrates a commanding knowledge of restaurant management
• High School Diploma/General Equivalency Diploma (GED) required
• Must have excellent planning and time management skills
• Must have team building skills
• Must have investigative and problem solving skills
• Must have ability to troubleshoot cash handling problems
• Must have reliable personal transportation, a valid driver’s license and proof of insurance
• Must have a telephone or other reliable method of communicating with the restaurant. Must be accessible to meet the restaurant’s needs and maintains an open door policy
• Bi-lingual skills a plus
• Must display strong analytical and organizational skills and have the ability to identify and implement process improvement strategies with positive business results

Work Environment

• Fast paced environment working with kitchen equipment in tight quarters

Physical Demands

• Stand for long periods of time
• Bend and stoop
• Work around heat
• Able to lift 50 – 75 lbs. comfortably
• Work with various cleaning products