Shift Leader

Hardee's; Newnan (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fast-food restaurant chain is hiring a Shift Leader in Newnan, GA. This role involves supporting the management team to enhance customer satisfaction and maximizing sales while ensuring compliance with company policies. The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma and 2-3 years of restaurant management experience. Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills are essential. The position requires standing for long periods and the ability to lift 50-75 lbs comfortably. Reliable transportation is necessary.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of restaurant management experience or education.
• Must possess reliable personal transportation and valid driver's license.
• Strong communication skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality product and customer service.
• Support the management team in maximizing sales.
• Model company values and comply with policies.

Skills

Restaurant management knowledge

Planning and time management

Team building

Investigative and problem solving

Analytical and organizational skills

Cash handling troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Overview

The Shift Leader is responsible for assisting the General Manager or Person In Charge (on duty) with management activities and duties. This 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.

Responsibilities

• 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/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’s 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
• 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

Education

Experience

Licenses & Certifications

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