Shift Leader

Mr.-Gatti; Kilgore (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Gatti’s Pizza is seeking an entry-level Shift Leader to help run daily operations. You will lead front-line teams, learn management skills from the GM, and have a clear path to higher roles within the company.

The role requires leadership, guest service focus, and the ability to work nights and weekends in a fast-paced restaurant environment. This is an opportunity to grow into Assistant Manager roles from within.

Qualifications

• High School or GED; college degree a plus.
• Minimum 2 years of management experience in food service, hospitality, or retail; must be at least 18.
• Demonstrates strong leadership and guest service skills.
• Demonstrates sound reasoning and follow-through in decision-making processes.
• Demonstrates excellent organizational, financial and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead restaurant shifts and manage front-line operations.
• Learn and apply management skills from the GM.
• Promote from within as an upwardly mobile path to higher roles.
• Ensure guest satisfaction and uphold quality standards.

Skills

Leadership

Guest service

Decision making

Organization

Financial skills

Problem solving

Dynamic environment

Team coaching

Education

High School/GED

Tools

PC skills

Regulatory knowledge

Job description

• Job Level : Entry Level (less than 2 years)
• Level of Education : High School/GED
• Job Type : Full-Time/Regular
• Date Updated : 02/09/2026
• Years of Experience : Up to 2 Years
• Starting Date : 07/19/2025
• Salary : $0

Job Description

Gatti’s Pizza is looking for reliable, positive people who love to work while leading others to make the 'Best Pizza in Town.'

Not just a manager but a leader. We need team members who are ready to lead at the front line of our business. We are looking for doers and showers; the kind of people who never stop learning, and never stop teaching. Are you the kind of person who still believes that the guest is king? That guest service shouldn't be dead? That great food can still be had, without breaking the bank? Then why not put your talents to work for Gatti’s Pizza.

Our Shift Leaders operate our restaurants on a shift by shift basis. They learn management skills from their GM's and apply them to the team. This is an upwardly mobile position. Great shift leaders become great Assistant Managers and General Managers. We believe in promoting from within.

• Part and Full Time Available
• Must be available nights and weekends
• Must have management experience

Leadership and staff who care about quality makes Gatti’s Pizza the 'Best Pizza in Town.'

Job Type: Full-time

Experience and Skills

Experience And Skills Required

• High School or GED. College degree a plus.
• Prefer a minimum two (2) years management experience in the food service industry, hospitality industry, or retail industry. Must be at least 18 years old.
• Demonstrates strong leadership and guest service skills.
• Demonstrates sound reasoning and follow-through in decision-making processes.
• Demonstrates excellent organizational, financial and problem solving skills.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Required Technical Skills

• Basic knowledge of PC functions in order to prepare and various computerized store reports.
• Exposure to handling OSHA, EEOC, FLMA, FLSA, and Health Department matters is a plus.
• Ability to communicate well, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to coach and direct employees.
• Basic Understanding of 'back of house' and 'front of house' operations.

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