Shift Leader

Ultipro; Smithville (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Ultipro is seeking a Shift Leader to assist the General Manager in daily management and to oversee the restaurant team during assigned shifts. You will work with the Management Team to ensure adherence to the business plan and that Crew Persons and Team Leaders perform their roles effectively.

Responsibilities include leading shift activities, improving skills and performance, driving customer satisfaction, and modeling company values.

Qualifications

• Must have 2–3 years of experience in restaurant management or related field.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Strong planning and time management skills.
• Ability to lead and develop Crew Persons and Shift Leaders.

Responsibilities

• Assist the General Manager or on-duty Person In Charge with management activities.
• Support the Restaurant Management Team to ensure adherence to the business plan.
• Ensure Crew Persons and Team Leaders perform job responsibilities and meet expectations.
• Lead shift activities to maximize sales and minimize controllable costs.
• Model company values and communicate effectively with staff and customers.

Skills

Planning & time management

Team building

Investigative & problem solving

Cash handling

Communication skills

Analytical & organizational skills

Reliable transportation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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

• 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 skills
• Must 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
• 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

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