Shift Leader

Taco Bell; Hopkinsville (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-food restaurant in Kentucky seeks a Shift Supervisor to support the Restaurant General Manager (RGM) in running shifts independently. This role includes ensuring consistent customer satisfaction and compliance with food safety standards, as well as training and developing team members. Candidates should be at least 18 years old with reliable transportation. Join a dynamic team in a fast-paced environment, offering potential for growth and development.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Strong preference for internal promotion from Hourly Champion position.
• Must have reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Support the RGM by running great shifts independently.
• Ensure consistent customer satisfaction.
• Assist with facility maintenance and health safety standards.

Skills

Problem-solving

Customer service

Teamwork

Initiative

Business math

Conflict resolution

Job description

Role:

Support the RGM by running great shifts in a self-sufficient manner. Take ownership and responsibility to solve problems; seek help from others when appropriate; and be willing to provide help and guidance to others.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Ensuring Consistent Customer Satisfaction
• Execute the MIC (Manager‑In‑Charge) Success Routine and ensure responsibilities under People, Customers and Service are completed.
• Ensure that all Team Members complete their Shift Excellence tasks for their assigned position(s).
• Ensure that all employees present a neat, clean appearance and wear company uniform.
• Personally demonstrate that the Customer needs are the highest priority.
• Ensure food safety, quality and accuracy of orders.
• Resolve customer complaints quickly while maintaining positive customer relations.
• Greets customers with a smile, is polite and pleasant when speaking with customers.
• Work with urgency.
• Work with management and fellow employees.
• Cooperate with peers – work with fellow employees as part of a team, help others when they need a hand.
• Demonstrate a positive and enthusiastic attitude with co‑workers.
• Attendance – Understanding posted work schedule and reporting to work as scheduled, on time, in uniform and ready to begin tasks. Provide appropriate notice when unable to be at work.
• Understand and use approved time‑keeping system, including accurately recording all hours worked.
• Initiative and Energy – Take action without being told, go beyond what is simply required and maintain a high activity level.
• Developing People – Provide regular feedback to the RGM on the performance of Team Members.
• Provide ongoing constructive and complimentary feedback to Team Members.
• Actively participate in the training of Team Members.
• Handle conflicts constructively and work with the RGM to achieve resolution.
• Act Like an Owner – Assist Profit and Loss management by following cash control/security procedures, maintaining inventory and managing labor.
• Oversee proper product preparation, rotation, portioning, cooking and holding times.
• Assist RGM with facility maintenance and ensure health and safety standards are followed at all times.
• Perform other duties as required by manager.

Job Requirements and Essential Functions:

• Strong preference for internal promotion from Hourly Champion position.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Able to do basic business math.
• Able to stock shelves and coolers.
• Able to oversee and manage subordinate employees and provide direction.
• Able to sweep and mop floors, dust shelves and lift and carry out trash containers and place within an outside bin.
• Able to clean the parking lot and grounds surrounding the restaurant.
• Able to tolerate standing, walking, lifting up to 50 lbs. and stooping during 90% of shift time.

This list of job duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive. Employees typically average 30+ hours a week, but hours may vary depending on the operational needs of the business. The company and/or restaurant management may change or add to these job duties and responsibilities at any time with or without prior notice.