SHIFT LEADER

Taco John's; Urbandale (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Referral bonus

Crew incentives

Free TACOS!

Free uniforms

Job summary

Taco John's, Urbandale, IA, is seeking a Shift Leader to oversee daily restaurant operations and lead a team on shift. The role emphasizes strong customer service, communication, and hands-on leadership in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include running shifts, coordinating with managers, and maintaining high standards of service while ensuring staff reliability and performance. Benefits include full-time coverage and growth opportunities within Taco John's network.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced restaurant environment (QSR) is preferred.
• Supervisory responsibilities and the ability to run a shift.
• Strong work history, reliability, and leadership potential.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example and supervise restaurant team during shifts.
• Maintain open communication with team and managers.
• Ensure smooth operation and guest satisfaction during assigned shift.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Team supervision

Communication

Job description

Description

Shift Leader

Located at: 3924 NW Urbandale Dr, Urbandale, IA

• Training raises and annual raise


• Free TACOS!


• Free uniforms

Full-time benefits include:

• Health insurance


• Dental insurance


• Retirement plan


• Paid time off


• Referral bonus


• Crew incentives

The Shift Leader (SL) requires knowledge of all operations in the restaurant, has supervisory responsibilities, and is expected to give direction. The SL should be capable of fully running a shift. It is important that they lead by example and maintain open communication with all other members of the restaurant's team, particularly the managers. Most of our positions have a senior position attached to it. If during the interview process, we feel that you are a better fit for the senior position, we will let you know.

We offer an excellent compensation package: competitive pay - depending on experience. In addition to progressive pay, for part-time we offer the following benefits -- free uniforms, free or discounted meals, and incentive programs. Work/life balance is an important part of our culture, too. We close on Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas and close early on July 4th and on New Year's Eve so our crew can spend time with their families.

A career at Taco John's offers exposure to great opportunities and advancement. We own 22 restaurants, and they all are within 72 miles of Des Moines. We expect continued growth and need employees who enjoy working with the public and have an energetic attitude. Nights and weekends included. QSR experience preferred, but will train. Looking for someone with a strong work history, a desire to lead, and are dependable. Must be reliable and willing to work in a fast-paced environment. Must be awesome at customer service!

Our Mission Statement: to SERVE our guests, our vendor partners, and each other as we would like to be served.

We do background checks on all new hires.