Shift Leader

Mike's Red Tacos; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 31,684 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

New Restaurant Opening bonuses

Company-paid airfare

Travel expenses

Travel across the United States

Career growth opportunities

Home base Pasadena

Job summary

Mike's Red Tacos in Pasadena is seeking an energetic New Restaurant Opening Shift Leader to travel nationwide, train teams, and execute opening plans for new locations.

When not traveling, you''ll support daily operations at the Pasadena Corporate Store & Training Center and prepare for future openings. The role offers $23.00–$30.00 per hour plus tips, with travel bonuses and company-paid travel arrangements.

Qualifications

• Restaurant leadership experience preferred.
• Willingness and ability to travel frequently.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to spend up to 3 weeks away from home supporting restaurant openings.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Positive attitude and team-first mindset.
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments.
• Reliable transportation and ability to travel by air.

Responsibilities

• Lead shifts and support restaurant operations.
• Travel throughout the United States supporting New Restaurant Openings.
• Spend up to 3 consecutive weeks onsite helping new restaurants prepare for and execute successful openings.
• Coach and support restaurant teams during training and opening periods.
• Drive speed of service, food quality, cleanliness, and guest experience standards.
• Ensure food safety and operational standards are consistently followed.
• Support opening teams during one of the most exciting phases of restaurant growth.
• Model Mike's Red Tacos culture, values, and standards every day.

Skills

Restaurant leadership

Travel readiness

Communication skills

Leadership experience

Teamwork mindset

Job description

$23.00–$30.00 per hour

New Restaurant Opening Bonuses

Company-Paid Travel

Home Base: Pasadena, CA (Corporate Store & Training Center)

Career Growth Opportunities

Love Restaurants? Love Travel? Want to Help Open New Locations Across the Country?

Mike's Red Tacos is looking for energetic, dependable leaders who are ready to hit the road and help launch new restaurants across the United States.

As a New Restaurant Opening Shift Leader, you'll be part of our opening support team, traveling to new locations and helping train teams, execute opening plans, and ensure every restaurant opens the Mike's Red Tacos way.

When not traveling, you'll work from our Pasadena Corporate Store & Training Center, supporting daily operations and preparing for future openings.

About Mike's Red Tacos

What started as a single food truck has grown into one of the most exciting emerging brands in the restaurant industry. With more than 200 locations under development, Mike's Red Tacos is bringing the Love of Red to communities across the country, and our New Restaurant Opening Team is helping make it happen.

What We Offer

$23.00–$30.00 per hour (plus tips while based in Flagship Training Restaurant)

New Restaurant Opening bonuses

Company-paid airfare, hotel accommodations, and travel expenses

Opportunity to travel across the United States

Work alongside Operations, Training, and Leadership teams

Hands-on experience opening new restaurants

Career growth opportunities within a rapidly expanding brand

Home base at our Corporate Store & Training Center in Pasadena

What You’ll Do

• Lead shifts and support restaurant operations
• Travel throughout the United States supporting New Restaurant Openings
• Spend up to 3 consecutive weeks onsite helping new restaurants prepare for and execute successful openings
• Coach and support restaurant teams during training and opening periods
• Drive speed of service, food quality, cleanliness, and guest experience standards
• Ensure food safety and operational standards are consistently followed
• Support opening teams during one of the most exciting phases of restaurant growth
• Model Mike's Red Tacos culture, values, and standards every day

What We’re Looking For

Restaurant leadership experience preferred

Shift Leader, Key Holder, Assistant Manager, or Team Lead experience is a plus

Willingness and ability to travel frequently

Ability to spend up to 3 weeks away from home supporting restaurant openings

Strong communication and leadership skills

Positive attitude and team-first mindset

Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments

Reliable transportation and ability to travel by air

Ready to Join the Opening Team?

If you’re looking for more than just another restaurant job and want the opportunity to travel, develop your leadership skills, and help build one of the fastest-growing brands in the industry, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and help bring the Love of Red to communities across America.