Shift Leader

CKE Restaurants, Inc.; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

CKE Restaurants, Inc. is looking for a Shift Leader in Knoxville, Tennessee. This position involves assisting the General Manager with management activities and ensuring that all team members are meeting their responsibilities. The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years of restaurant management experience and strong organizational skills.

Key responsibilities include customer service, team performance improvement, and compliance with company policies. Bilingual skills are a plus, and the work environment is fast-paced with physical demands such as standing for long periods and lifting weights up to 75 lbs.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in restaurant management.
• Strong communication skills with internal and external contacts.
• Bi-lingual skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality product and customer service.
• Support management in maximizing sales and minimizing costs.
• Attend training to stay current on industry trends.

Skills

Restaurant management knowledge

Planning and time management

Team building skills

Investigative and problem-solving skills

Cash handling troubleshooting

Analytical and organizational skills

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. The 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 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