Shift Leader

CKE Restaurants; Orange (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

CKE Restaurants is seeking a Shift Leader to assist the General Manager or on‑duty leader in daily management tasks. You will work with the Restaurant Management Team to ensure activities align with the business plan and that Crew Members and Team Leaders perform their duties effectively.

In this role you will help maximize sales, reduce controllable costs, and lead shift activities while upholding company policies. Strong communication and problem‑solving skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Requires 2–3 years of experience/education in restaurant management.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Bi-lingual skills are a plus.
• Strong planning and time management skills.
• Ability to lead and develop teams; solid problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Assist General Manager or on‑duty PIC with management duties.
• Ensure crew and team leaders meet job expectations.
• Support efforts to maximize sales and control costs; lead shift activities.
• Maintain adherence to company policies and procedures.
• Model company values and communicate effectively both internally and externally.
• Participate in training, meetings, webinars, and conference calls.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Time management

Team building

Problem solving

Communication

Bi-lingual (a plus)

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

May perform any or all of the following duties:

• 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/General Equivalency Diploma (GED) required
• Must have excellent planning and time management skills
• Must have team building skills
• Must have investigative and problem solving skillsMust 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
• Bi-lingual skills a plus
• 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