Shift Leader

Five Guys Burgers and Fries; Sawgrass (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base wage + tips

Weekly bonuses

Opportunities for advancement

No Drive-Thru

Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day

Job summary

Five Guys Burgers and Fries in Sawgrass, FL seeks a Shift Leader to supervise a fast-paced crew, set the tone on every shift, and ensure guests walk away impressed. You’ll work alongside your team and help maintain high standards in service and cleanliness.

Expect a competitive base wage with tips and weekly bonuses, plus opportunities for advancement in a busy, peanut-exposed kitchen environment where quality and guest experience come first.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 18.
• High school diploma; some college education a plus.
• 1–2 years of leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example on each shift and supervise team members.
• Set the tone for guest service and ensure consistent quality.
• Work side-by-side with the crew to maintain speed and accuracy.
• Help train and develop team members and support operations.

Skills

Leadership experience

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced (but fun!), clean, cook-to-order environment? Are you motivated by the opportunity to earn weekly bonuses and tips? Are you interested in leading a team? Then this is the job for you!

At our restaurant, Shift Leaders aren't just supervisors—they're hands-on leaders who set the tone for every shift. You'll lead by example, work side-by-side with your team, and ensure every guest walks out impressed.

Our commitment to customer service, cleanliness & serving fresh, quality food is what really sets us apart from the rest. Above all else, our guests are the priority, we dictate their experience and they pay us to be here!

We love to keep it simple - the more you put in, the more you get out.

Requirements:

• Minimum age: 18 years old
• High school diploma, some post-high school education a plus
• 1-2 years previous leadership experience in some capacity

The Perks!:

• Competitive Base Wage +Tips + Weekly Bonuses! ( Adds an average of $1.50-3 per hour to base wage)
• No Drive-Thru
• Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day
• Opportunities for advancement to upper management

Work Environment:

• On your feet, active, and engaged throughout your shift
• Work around hot equipment and in a busy kitchen setting
• Lift, move, and handle supplies as needed
• This position works in an environment where peanuts and peanut products are present and handled throughout the restaurant. Employees may have regular or repeated exposure to peanuts, peanut dust, peanut oils, and other peanut-containing materials during normal job duties.

Five Guys Burgers and Fries is one of America's most successful hamburger concepts, not just for its food, ranked the #1 burger in America by the Zagat survey, but also because of its employees.
We have a unique work environment where you're trained to work every position in the restaurant. From the register, to the grill, to morning prep and evening close, our crew members become a team working in all aspects of the restaurant.
We also have a unique crew bonus program that provides the opportunity to earn cash bonuses two times per week giving our crew members the opportunity to earn much higher incomes.
We have an open kitchen experience so it's fun and it's loud with lots of team communication. The crew's burger creation is part of the customer experience.