Shift Leader

CKE Restaurants; Jasper (AL); On-site; USD 16,531,000 - 20,664,000; Full time

Job summary

CKE Restaurants is seeking a Shift Leader to assist the General Manager and on-duty leadership with daily restaurant operations in Alabama. You will help supervise crew members and team leaders, ensuring adherence to the business plan, policy compliance, and quality service.

The role requires 2–3 years of management experience, strong planning skills, and the ability to drive performance while maintaining a positive work environment.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of restaurant management experience.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Excellent planning and time management skills.
• Strong team-building and leadership abilities.
• Investigative and problem-solving skills; cash handling troubleshooting.
• Reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, and proof of insurance.
• Accessible by phone with an open-door policy.
• Bi-lingual skills a plus.
• Analytical and organizational skills for process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality product and customer service to ensure total satisfaction.
• Lead and supervise shift activities to maximize sales and minimize costs.
• Support management and team leaders in daily operations.
• Adhere to company policies and procedures.
• Participate in training, meetings, and company communications.
• Perform other duties or projects as business needs change.

Skills

Restaurant mgmt

Planning

Team building

Problem solving

Cash handling

Communication

Analytical

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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 skillsMust 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