Shift Leader

papajohns; Lebanon (TN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Papa John's is seeking a Shift Leader to supervise shifts and work areas in a Papa John's restaurant to ensure high quality products and customer service, and to support restaurant profitability.

You will help manage operations, implement company policies, and ensure compliance with laws and ethical business practices while maintaining inventory, cost control, and training. This on-site role requires flexible, team‑oriented leadership to sustain standards in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to guidelines for each station including dough management, product preparation, and holding times.
• Maintains product quality, customer service, and performance responsibilities (MCE readiness, food/labor costs, cleanliness).
• Ensures shift coverage, provides feedback, and corrects problems while following company policies and procedures.
• Contributes to profit goals by managing costs, inventory, and cash handling according to the FOCUS system.

Job description

What's Unique About You Is What Makes Us Better! Diversity is our strength and competitive advantage. Bring your flavor to the Papa John's team today!

Job Summary

The Shift Leader supervises shifts and/or work areas in the operation of a Papa John's restaurant to ensure high quality products and customer service are delivered to ensure restaurant profitability. Other responsibilities include the management of operations including the execution of all Company policies, procedures, programs and systems. Ensure compliance with all federal, state and local laws and ethical business practices.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Adheres to guidelines, techniques and expectations for each station including, but not limited to, dough management, accuracy and proper portioning. Performs assigned work station duties such as making quality products, follows all product preparations procedures and maintains established product holding times.
• Consistently contributes to achieving the Company's product goal. Commits to meeting the needs and expectations of the restaurant's customers, minimizes customer complaints and responds appropriately to customer needs. Follows all policies and procedures as outlined in our TM handbook including, but not limited to, image (including car topper for delivery drivers), attendance, safety and security.
• Exemplifies and exhibits the Core Values, maintains a positive attitude, works well with others and is flexible and adaptable to change.
• Ensures adequate shift coverage for restaurant. Provides immediate feedback and corrects problems when identified. Maintains product quality, customer service, and performance responsibilities (such as MCE readiness, food/labor costs, restaurant cleanliness, etc.) within acceptable standards, follows all policies and procedures related to shift management.
• Contribute to profit goals by ensuring they stay within company guidelines and target goals by accurately utilizing the FOCUS System. Execute cash management duties. Assist in the management of adequate inventory levels using the company's systems and guidelines to minimize loss.

Everybody loves pizza, which means they also love the people who are behind the scenes working to deliver it. This is complex and challenging work - but let's face it - it's also pizza! If you want a fulfilling career with a company that's always moving forward, we're the right place.

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