Shift Leader

Workstream; Russellville (AR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free sandwich during interview

Job summary

Jersey Mike's in Russellville, AR is seeking a Shift Leader to oversee in-store operations alongside the General Manager. You will help ensure the store runs smoothly, guide staff, and uphold Jersey Mike's standards of service and quality.

You will greet customers, input orders, and work with the team to prepare subs while following safety and sanitation guidelines. Availability for day, night, weekends, and holidays is expected, and a professional appearance is required.

Qualifications

• Ability to lead a team and ensure tasks are completed.
• Strong customer service orientation and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication with team and management.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and take orders with a positive attitude.
• Operate POS and handle payments accurately.
• Assist line crew to prepare subs according to customer specs and safety rules.
• Maintain restaurant cleanliness and sanitation throughout shift.
• Coordinate with management to schedule and train staff.

Skills

Team leadership

Customer service

Communication

Flexibility

Tools

POS system

Cash register

Job description

Shift leader helps oversee in-store operations alongside the General Manager. The Shift leader plays a major role in ensuring the store is in exceptional order and that all employees are performing duties properly and efficiently.Shift leaders must lead by example and execute systems and procedures with 100% integrity. As a Shift leader, your attitude needs to be enthusiastic, friendly, and positive, and follow all guidelines and initiatives outlined in the "line employee" description.

And since you’ll be taking time out of your day for you to interview us, we will be offering a free regular sized sandwich for you to try at the end of your interview!

Responsibilities:

• Greet customers, record orders, and serve food and beverages with a consistently positive and helpful attitude, including answering questions about the menu.
• Input orders into a point-of-sale system and accept payment using a credit card reader or cash register, calculating change accurately and quickly as required.
• Work together with the line team to prepare cold and hot subs to customer specifications, while following cooking instructions, safety procedures, and sanitary requirements.
• Use specific kitchen machinery such as knives, grills, slicers, etc.
• Ensure restaurant cleanliness daily by clearing and wiping tables, sweeping and mopping floors, washing and sanitizing kitchen utensils, and servicing restrooms.
• Communicate effectively with team members and management to create work schedules, train new employees, and resolve any interpersonal issues as needed.
• Handle customer concerns and complaints professionally and calmly to resolve problems according to Jersey Mike's standards and policy.
• Maintain a neat and tidy appearance by wearing required uniform and adhering to a corporate dress code.

Requirements:

• Be energetic, hard-working, and ethical
• Ability to understand and adhere to all company policies and procedures
• Commitment to learning
• Have strong desire to work as a Team Player
• Flexibility to work day and nights shifts, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to stand for long hours at a time and work in a fast-paced environment
• Positive attitude and commitment to customer satisfaction
• Ability to lift 40 pounds
• Must be 18 years old or older

Our authentic taste – served Mike's Way® with lettuce, onions, tomatoes, oregano, salt, and THE JUICE (oil and vinegar) – is called our CRAVEABILITY factor. Our secret? Everything about Jersey Mike’s is the absolute highest quality, including our employees. Our meats and cheeses are all top-quality premium brands sliced freshly before your eyes. Our bread is fresh-baked each day on premises. And of course, everything’s created right in front of you. It’s what makes Jersey Mike’s the most authentic tasting submarine sandwich available, truly a "Sub Above", and it’s a tradition of quality we’ll never outgrow. Our team is just that as well...an amazing group of people working together, having fun, engaging with our customers, and making each visit memorable with our unique, friendly, and welcoming personalities.