Shift Leader

Workstream; Lockport (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Workstream is seeking Shift Leaders in Lockport, Illinois, to coach and lead Crew Members at Jimmy John's. This position requires ensuring operational excellence, supporting training, and driving profits while maintaining a guest-first culture. Ideal candidates should have supervisory experience and a background in retail or restaurants. A high school diploma is preferred. This role contributes significantly to team performance and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age (where applicable).

Responsibilities

• Support a respectful team environment.
• Communicate shift priorities, goals and results with team members.
• Support the training of crew members as requested.

Skills

Restaurant, retail, or supervisory experience

Math and writing skills

Basic computer skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

We are looking for Shift Leaders to join our Jimmy John's team!

Shift Leaders are responsible for coaching Crew Members throughout their shift to execute operational Brand standards and deliver a great and friendly guest experience. They set goals, provide job assignments, and motivate others, celebrating successes and providing timely feedback.

Responsibilities

• Support a respectful team environment
• Communicate shift priorities, goals and results with team members
• Support the training of crew members as requested
• Provide coaching and feedback to crew members

Operational Excellence

• Create and maintain a guest first culture in the restaurant
• Resolve guest issues
• Ensure Brand standards, recipes, and systems are executed
• Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following and enforcing safety, food safety and sanitation guidelines; comply with local and state laws

Profitability

• Drive sales goals and results
• Execute restaurant standards and marketing initiatives
• Ensure all products are prepared according to Brand standards

Skills and Qualifications

• Restaurant, retail, or supervisory experience
• Math and writing skills
• Basic computer skills
• At least 18 years of age (where applicable)
• High School diploma or equivalent, preferred

Great Focus

• Understands and exceeds guest expectations, needs and requirements
• Displays a sense of urgency with guests
• Seeks ways to improve guest satisfaction; asks questions, commits to follow-through
• Resolves guest concerns by following Brand recommended guest recovery process

Passion for

• Sets and maintains high standards for self and others, acts as a role model
• Consistently meets or exceeds goals
• Contributes to the overall team performance; understands how his/her role relates to others

Problem Solving and Decision Making

• Identifies and resolves issues and problems
• Uses information at hand to make decisions and solve problems; includes others when necessary

Interpersonal Relationships & Influence

• Develops and maintains relationships with team members
• Operates with integrity; demonstrates honesty, treats others with respect, keeps commitments