Shift Leader

Wingstop; Natchitoches (LA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Wingstop in Louisiana seeks a Shift Leader to support the General Manager in daily restaurant operations and to step in when the GM is absent. This role emphasizes conveying Wingstop's culture to crew, fostering teamwork, hard work, fun, and dedication to the brand's success.

The ideal candidate will guide staff, manage routines, and contribute to efficient service and profitability while maintaining excellent guest experience.

Qualifications

• Guest service mentality and genuine desire to serve the customer.
• Strong verbal communication and listening skills.
• Maintains a calm, tactful demeanor when dealing with difficult situations.
• Manages multiple projects and timelines with a sense of urgency and follow through.
• Well organized and detail oriented.
• Experience includes business planning with responsibility for operational and financial results.
• Ability to teach others to understand the financial impact of operational decisions.
• Consultative and coaching approach with persuasive communication.
• Strong problem-solving skills and leadership to handle conflicts.
• Remain composed and rational under pressure; adapt methods as needed.
• Ongoing learner with insatiable curiosity and interest in self-improvement.

Responsibilities

• Support the General Manager in day-to-day operations of the restaurant.
• Direct daily operations of the restaurant in the General Manager’s absence.
• Convey Wingstop culture to crew members and be a creative team player.

Skills

Guest service

Verbal communication

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Business planning

Financial literacy

Teaching others

Coaching

Persuasion

Conflict management

Problem-solving

Adaptability

Learning mindset

Job description

Shift Leader has the overall responsibility of supporting the General Manager in day to day operations of the restaurant, and for directing the daily operations of a restaurant in the General Manager’s absence. The Team Leader must convey the Wingstop culture to his/her fellow crew members and be a creative team player who is passionate about hard work, about having fun, and demonstrating sincere dedication to the success of the brand. Every Team Member is responsible for representing the culture and mission of Wingstop to Serve the World Flavor!

Requirements:

• Guest service mentality; has a genuine desire to serve the customer.
• Strong verbal communication and listening skills.
• Maintains a calm, tactful demeanor when dealing with difficult situations.
• Manages multiple projects and timelines with a sense of urgency and follow through.
• Well organized and detail oriented.
• Experience must include business planning, with direct responsibility for operational and financial results. Must have demonstrated expertise in identifying areas for improvement and establish and implement procedures and performance standards to increase profitability.
• Ability to teach others to understand the financial impact of operational decisions, and help to establish and implement performance measurements and procedures to reach goals.
• Consultative and coaching approach; tolerant of others’ viewpoints. Ability to use persuasion and negotiation and other communication principles to influence results.
• Strong problem-solving skills; desire to accept a leadership role, and remain tactful while approaching conflict management.
• Ability to remain composed and rational in adverse or confrontational situations. Must be able to deal with complex factors, adapt existing methods, make and influence decisions guided by established policies and procedures.
• Ongoing learner; exhibits insatiable curiosity and an interest in self improvement