Shift Leader

Newk's Eatery; Starkville (MS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Newk's Eatery in Starkville, MS seeks a Shift Leader to help deliver the Newk's Experience on each shift. You will lead day-to-day operations, support your team in delivering quality food and friendly service, and keep the restaurant running smoothly, safely, and efficiently.

Responsibilities include supervising team members, monitoring food quality and safety, coordinating tasks, assisting with cash handling, and coaching staff to improve performance.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in a restaurant or customer-focused environment.
• Strong communication skills with coaching ability.
• Commitment to safety, sanitation, and quality standards.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities during busy periods.
• Professional, guest-first attitude and a team-centered mindset.
• Flexibility to work varied shifts, including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate team members to deliver the Newk's Experience, with a focus on guest satisfaction.
• Support front- and/or back-of-house operations to ensure standards, policies, and procedures are followed.
• Monitor food quality, cleanliness, and safety practices throughout the shift.
• Coordinate shift tasks, prioritize needs as they arise, and ensure products are prepared and served correctly.
• Assist with cash handling and operational accuracy as needed.
• Maintain a respectful, positive, and professional work environment.
• Support recruiting, training, and coaching efforts to help team members succeed.
• Communicate clearly with management and other team leads to drive consistency.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Safety & Quality

Multitasking

Professionalism

Teamwork

Job description

Shift Leader

At Newk's Eatery, our Shift Leaders help create a great guest experience every shift. You lead day-to-day operations, support your team in delivering quality food and friendly service, and help the restaurant run smoothly, safely, and efficiently.

Schedule type: Full-time and part-time

What you'll do

• Lead and motivate team members to deliver the Newk's Experience, with a focus on guest satisfaction

• Support front- and/or back-of-house operations to ensure standards, policies, and procedures are followed

• Monitor food quality, cleanliness, and safety practices throughout the shift

• Coordinate shift tasks, prioritize needs as they arise, and ensure products are prepared and served correctly

• Assist with cash handling and operational accuracy as needed

• Maintain a respectful, positive, and professional work environment

• Support recruiting, training, and coaching efforts to help team members succeed

• Communicate clearly with management and other team leads to drive consistency

What we're looking for

• Leadership experience in a restaurant or customer-focused environment (preferred)

• Strong communication skills and the ability to coach others in the moment

• Commitment to safety, sanitation, and quality standards

• Ability to manage multiple priorities during busy periods

• A professional, guest-first attitude and a team-centered mindset

• Flexibility to work varied shifts, including evenings and weekends

Why Newk's

You'll be part of a brand that values quality, teamwork, and creating an experience guests remember. As a Shift Leader, you'll have the opportunity to lead, develop your skills, and contribute to the success of your restaurant every day.