Shift Leader

Papa John's - P&Z Carolina; Portland (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Papa John's is seeking a Shift Leader in Portland, TN to supervise shifts, manage station performance and ensure high quality products and customer service. You will help drive profitability by following company policies, managing cash, inventory, and labor costs while maintaining safety standards.

The role emphasizes flexible leadership, adherence to procedures, and collaboration with the team to meet restaurant goals and customer expectations.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Serv-Safe/Local or State Food Service Certification preferred.
• Previous restaurant shift lead experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to station guidelines for dough management, accuracy and portioning; produces quality products and maintains holding times.
• Maintains product quality, customer service and performance standards (MCE readiness, food/labor costs, cleanliness).
• Provides shift coverage, gives immediate feedback and corrects problems; manages cash and inventories to minimize loss.
• Follows company policies and uses FOCUS System for accounting and profitability.

Skills

Cash management

Planning and organization

Effective communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Shift Leader

The Shift Leader supervises shifts and/or work areas in the operation of a Papa John's restaurant to ensure high quality products and customer service are delivered to ensure restaurant profitability. Other responsibilities include the management of operations including the execution of all Company policies, procedures, programs and systems. Ensure compliance with all federal, state and local laws and ethical business practices.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to guidelines, techniques and expectations for each station including, but not limited to, dough management, accuracy and proper portioning. Performs assigned work station duties such as making quality products, follows all product preparations procedures and maintains established product holding times. Consistently contributes to achieving the Company's product goal. Commits to meeting the needs and expectations of the restaurant's customers, minimizes customer complaints and responds appropriately to customer needs. Follows all policies and procedures as outlined in our TM handbook including, but not limited to, image (including car topper for delivery drivers), attendance, safety and security.
• Exemplifies and exhibits the Core Values, maintains a positive attitude, works well with others and is flexible and adaptable to change.
• Ensures adequate shift coverage for restaurant. Provides immediate feedback and corrects problems when identified. Maintains product quality, customer service, and performance responsibilities (such as MCE readiness, food/labor costs, restaurant cleanliness, etc.) within acceptable standards, follows all policies and procedures related to shift management.
• Contribute to profit goals by ensuring they stay within company guidelines and target goals by accurately utilizing the FOCUS System. Execute cash management duties. Assist in the management of adequate inventory levels using the company's systems and guidelines to minimize loss.

Key Ingredients

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Serv-Safe/Local or State Food Service Certification preferred
• Previous restaurant shift lead experience preferred

Skills: Cash management; planning and organization; effective communication

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Compensation: To be discussed