Shift Leader

Salem's Fresh Eats; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal discounts

Leadership & advancement opportunities

Competitive hourly pay

Flexible scheduling & supportive team

Job summary

Salem’s Fresh Eats in Lakeland, FL is seeking a Shift Lead to guide the team during busy shifts, train teammates, oversee operations, and support management to ensure fast, friendly service.

This leadership role emphasizes teamwork, problem-solving, and customer focus in a fast-paced setting. Competitive hourly pay and flexible scheduling are offered with opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• Prior restaurant or supervisory experience.
• Excellent communication & teamwork skills.
• Flexible, reliable, and service-oriented attitude.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, customer-facing environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate team members on shift.
• Handle guest concerns & maintain smooth service.
• Ensure cleanliness, food quality, and safety.
• Manage cash & closing/opening procedures.
• Manage shift coverage and assist with minor staffing needs.
• Communicate key updates to management.

Skills

Restaurant experience

Supervisory experience

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Shift Lead - Salem’s Fresh Eats

Location: 6108 US Hwy 98 N, Lakeland, FL 33809.

Pay: $16+ / Hourly.

As a Shift Leader, you’ll guide your team through each shift, keeping service quick, quality high, and guests smiling. You’ll assist with training, oversee operations, and support management to make every shift a success.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead and motivate team members on shift.
• Handle guest concerns & maintain smooth service.
• Ensure cleanliness, food quality, and safety.
• Manage cash & closing/opening procedures.
• Manage shift coverage and assist with minor staffing needs.
• Communicate key updates to management.

What You Bring:

• Prior restaurant or supervisory experience.
• Excellent communication & teamwork skills.
• Flexible, reliable, and service-oriented attitude.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, customer-facing environment.

Why You’ll Love Us:

• Meal discounts.
• Leadership & advancement opportunities.
• Competitive hourly pay.
• Flexible scheduling & supportive team culture.

Step up and lead your next shift with Salem’s Fresh Eats!