Shift Leader

Chestnut Land Company; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Complimentary meals

401K with 4% matching

Paid vacation

Free uniforms

Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

Career advancement

Job summary

Chestnut Land Company in Toledo, OH, is hiring for a Shift Lead / Key Holder to direct day-to-day restaurant operations in the absence of management. You will ensure high food quality, guest service, cleanliness, and safety.

The role offers competitive hourly pay with potential tip earnings, plus perks like meals, 401(k) with matching, and paid vacation. Mall hours mean stable daytime shifts and growth opportunities within a fast-growing franchise partner.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.

Responsibilities

• Run shifts smoothly, open/close the store, and lead operations when the GM or Assistant Manager is away.
• Monitor employee breaks, manage scheduling, help prevent unnecessary overtime, and assist in training new team members.
• Greet customers warmly, process orders accurately, and help the team prep, bake, and serve fresh pretzels.

Job description

Chestnut Land Company is the #1, largest and fastest growing domestic franchise partner of Auntie Anne's Soft Pretzels! We have 92 locations in 16 states throughout the Midwest and along the Eastern Seaboard. We're proud to say this is a great place to start a career, grow professionally, and make a difference. It is a place where everyone's voice is heard, where fun is the rule rather than the exception, and where you are recognized for your efforts and achievements.

What we believe in!

Get Schooled

We provide the training and support you need to continue to grow and advance. Learn how to become a ROCKSTAR employee, or at least how to make some dough!

Leave your mark

We have a strong passion for pretzel making and are committed to customer service and satisfaction. Our dedication to make a difference has formed strong partnerships with Alex's Lemonade Stand to battle childhood cancer, as well as the Children’s Miracle Network and the Food Donation Connection.

Be rewarded in style

If this is your 1st job or you are a seasoned vet you will still be rewarded. All employees can enjoy a 401K and paid vacation, and once you reach management join us on an annual company convention to Las Vegas or Jamaica! No, really.

Work together, Play together

There's a lot of hard work that goes into serving and supporting our loyal customers, but we work hard and we like to play harder. After all, we make pretzels so it's impossible NOT to have fun here.

MANAGEMENT BENEFITS

Assistant Managers and Up

Our benefits program is designed to attract, retain, and engage top talent like YOU!

• Competitive salary structure
• Optional dental and vision
• 401K; 4% matching
• Employee + dependent life insurance
• Paid vacation
• Paid time off

TEAM BENEFITS

Crew and Shift Managers

You don't have to reach upper management to be rewarded here!

• Competitive wages
• 401K; 4% matching
• Paid vacation after 1 year
• Complimentary meals
• Free uniforms

Location: Toledo, OH

At Auntie Anne’s, we are famous for our homemade, freshly baked, golden-brown soft pretzels served with a smile! Come grow your leadership career with Chestnut Land Company, the largest and fastest-growing domestic franchise partner of Auntie Anne’s Pretzels.

What We Offer:

• Great Pay: Competitive hourly base rate plus extra tip potential.
• Better Hours: Mall hours mean no late nights or early mornings!
• Perks & Discounts: Generous employee discounts and fully paid training.
• Benefits Package: Potential eligibility for Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and a 401(k).
• Career Advancement: Clear pathways to grow professionally into higher management positions.

Job Summary:
As a Shift Lead / Key Holder, you will direct day-to-day restaurant operations in the absence of the General Manager and Assistant Manager. You will ensure the team maintains the highest standards of food quality, guest service, cleanliness, and workplace safety.
Key Responsibilities:

• Operational Leadership: Run shifts smoothly, open/close the store, and step in to lead operations when the GM or Assistant Manager is away.
• Team Management: Monitor employee breaks, manage scheduling, help prevent unnecessary overtime, and assist in training new team members.
• Daily Execution: Greet customers warmly, process orders accurately, and help the team prep, bake, and serve fresh pretzels.

Job Requirements:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.

About Chestnut Land Company:
Founded in 1994 and headquartered in Boardman, Ohio, Chestnut Land Company is the largest domestic franchise partner of Auntie Anne’s Soft Pretzels and Cinnabon. With over 100 locations across 14 states, we operate in some of the country’s most prestigious shopping venues and outlet centers. We pride ourselves on providing a fun, supportive workplace where everyone's voice is heard, achievements are recognized, and fun is the rule rather than the exception. Take the next step in your management career with an industry leader! #CLC