Shift Leader

Smith Dairy Queens, Ltd.; Kenedy (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant chain is seeking a dedicated Shift Leader to manage staff and maintain service quality during shifts. This role involves training team members, handling customer interactions, and ensuring operational excellence at all times. Ideal candidates will have previous experience in restaurant management and a commitment to exceptional customer service.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-year management experience in a restaurant chain.
• Age requirement: at least 18 years.
• Must be dedicated to exceptional customer service.

Responsibilities

• Manage staff during shifts and ensure proper organization.
• Conduct training and evaluations of crew members.
• Handle customer complaints and ensure service quality.

Skills

Customer Service

Teambuilding

Conflict Resolution

Math Skills

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Windows-based Computer Literacy

Job description

The Shift Leader provides leadership and guidance to hourly staff in specific areas of the restaurant during scheduled shifts. A shift leader must be able to perform all job functions of each crew position, including customer service, product preparation, cash accountability, drive-thru and back-line food preparation.

Essential Functions

• Assist in the management of specific areas of restaurant during scheduled shifts.
• Ensure that restaurant is properly organized and staffed as designated by written schedule through proper job assignments, break rotation and delegation of tasks during both peak and non-peak periods.
• Conduct orientation, training and evaluation of crew members in all functional areas.
• Assist hourly employees at the point of sale in the execution of product promotions.
• Ensure guest service in all areas meets applicable standards for quality, value and cleanliness.
• Handle minor customer complaints, taking prompt and appropriate action to resolve problem and make determination when to report to management team on more serious complaints.
• May contribute in the execution of the restaurant’s business plan through specific job assignments and projects as determined by the management team.
• Responsible for timely and accurate completion of all cash accountability reports on assigned shifts.
• Able to perform the duties of all other non-management positions.
• Informs immediate supervision promptly of all problems or unusual matters of significance.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as requested by the management team.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• High school diploma
• 1-year minimum of management experience at a restaurant chain
• Dedication to providing exceptional customer service
• Exceptional teambuilding capacity
• Strong math and Windows-based computer literacy
• Must demonstrate a high level of professionalism, good communication skills, strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to work flexible hours and days to support business hours and needs.

For physical requirements of the position, please contact HR for the complete job description.