Shift Leader

Goodwin Recruiting; Youngstown (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal discounts

Paid training

Advancement opportunities

Health insurance

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting is seeking a Shift Leader for a respected restaurant group. You will lead a team, drive top-notch guest service, and help maintain daily operations with a focus on safety, quality, and speed of service.

Ideal candidates have FAST FOOD experience, strong communication, and the ability to influence others. This role offers leadership development and opportunities for advancement within a supportive organization.

Qualifications

• FAST FOOD industry experience is preferred.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to lead and influence others.
• Flexible to work mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate crew members to deliver consistent performance and guest service.
• Oversee daily operations including food safety, quality, cleanliness, and speed of service.
• Provide coaching and on-the-job training for new team members.
• Handle basic cash management tasks and assist with inventory counts and waste tracking.
• Address guest concerns promptly and professionally to drive guest satisfaction.
• Ensure compliance with safety, health, and labor standards.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Job description

Shift Leader

Join a respected restaurant group as a Shift Leader, where you’ll play a key leadership role at the heart of the action. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills, lead a team, and grow professionally within a supportive, well-established organization.

Shift Leader Benefits & Compensation

• Competitive hourly wage
• Meal discounts
• Paid training and leadership development programs
• Advancement opportunities into management roles
• Health, dental, and vision insurance (based on eligibility)
• Flexible scheduling options

Shift Leader Requirements & Qualifications

• Customer service or food service experience within the FAST FOOD industry
• Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to lead and influence others
• Flexibility to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Must meet minimum legal age requirements for managerial roles

Shift Leader Preferred Background & Skills

• Prior FAST FOOD restaurant experience
• Familiarity with restaurant systems (such as POS, KVS, or scheduling software)
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience

Shift Leader Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate crew members to deliver consistent performance and top-notch guest service
• Oversee daily operations, ensuring food safety, quality, cleanliness, and speed of service
• Provide coaching, on-the-job training, and support for new team members
• Handle basic cash management tasks and assist with inventory counts and waste tracking
• Address guest concerns promptly and professionally, driving guest satisfaction
• Ensure compliance with safety, health, and labor standards while maintaining a safe environment

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Jaimielynne Gegner