Shift Leader - Denver Region

dunkinco; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave (HFWA)

Shift Leader PTO

Benefits eligibility after required/at

Job summary

Quality Brand Group LLC, a Dunkin’ franchisee with multiple Dunkin’ locations in Colorado, seeks a Shift Leader to guide crew and operations on a scheduled shift.

You will supervise crew, ensure product quality, manage guest experience, and help control costs while upholding safety and brand standards. This hourly role offers growth opportunities and a collaborative team environment, with competitive pay and benefits in Colorado.

Qualifications

• Must be able to fluently speak/read English.
• Math and writing skills required.
• Restaurant, retail, or supervisory experience preferred.
• Guest focus—anticipate and meet guest needs.
• Results-driven with ability to meet targets.
• Strong problem solving and decision making.
• Ability to build and lead effective teams.
• Physically capable of lifting 30–50 pounds and standing for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Lead shift team to deliver great guest experiences.
• Oversee product preparation to meet quality standards.
• Assign roles, set expectations, and provide feedback.
• Monitor labor costs and ensure safety and cleanliness.
• Support training and development of Crew Members.

Skills

Fluent English

Math & Writing Skills

Supervisory Experience

Guest Focus

Results Orientation

Problem Solving & Decision Making

Team Building

Physical Capacity

Job description

Shift Leader:

QUALITY BRAND GROUP:

If hired, you will be working for Quality Brand Group LLC a franchisee of Dunkin’. Quality Brand Group is a multi-store franchisee with a number of Dunkin’ locations in Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Nevada and Texas. At Quality Brand Group, we take great pride in our ability to create an environment with opportunity for personal growth, where passionate people are trained and empowered to deliver a memorable experience every day, one guest at a time. We promote a friendly environment where all team members and guests are treated with respect and dignity. We are looking for individuals that want to be part of a successful, energized team.

SHIFT LEADER Job Profile:

Summary

Shift Leaders are responsible for management of the processes and people needed to deliver great and friendly guest experience during their assigned shift. They oversee the preparation of products according to operational and quality standards and manage the service provided by the store team to deliver a great guest experience.

Shift Leaders are responsible for providing leadership, direction and coaching to Crew Members throughout their shift. Shift Leaders assign crew positions, set shift expectations, motivate team members and, provide timely feedback to correct deficiencies or reward success.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Managing A Positive Team Environment

• Arrive in a timely manner to prepare for your scheduled shift.
• Demonstrate respect and dignity in dealing with others including team members and guests.
• Follow the communication guideline established in your store.
• Talk employees into, through, and out of position on each shift, communicating responsibilities, providing feedback, and recognizing achievements in a respectful manner.
• Deploy team members appropriately to meet guests’ needs and service standards throughout shift.
• Support training of Crew Members as directed by General Manager or Assistant Manager.
• Communicate goals and hold team members accountable for performance during shift.
• Drive sense of urgency through Crew Members to satisfy guests’ needs and resolve problems. Reinforce the use of systems, tools, and procedures throughout shift, while taking appropriate steps to correct deficiencies.
• Monitor team performance to ensure quality, service, and cleanliness standards are met throughout shift.
• Ensure restaurant standards and marketing initiatives are properly executed during shift.
• Follow all systems and processes to control labor costs, food costs, and cash throughout shift.
• Monitor and ensure Crew Members comply with all policies and procedures related to cleanliness, food safety, and restaurant safety and security during shift.
• Report equipment issues, provide Crew Member performance feedback, and discuss other restaurant opportunities with General Manager.
• Comply with all restaurant, Brand, and franchisee policies.
• Respond positively to coaching and feedback, and show passion for learning.
• Hold yourself accountable for your designated responsibilities on your shift.
• Dedicate yourself to learning and being capable of executing multiple tasks.

Being Passionate About Operational Excellence

• Always view our guests as our highest priority and ensure that each guest is highly satisfied with his/her experience before leaving the restaurant.
• Feel empowered to respond to specific guest needs and resolve problems with a sense of urgency.
• Adhere to established Brand and Quality Brand Group LLC standards and systems, delivering quality food and beverage to each guest as communicated during training.
• Follow all safety, food safety and sanitation guidelines including compliance with all applicable laws.
• Maintain a clean and neat work environment, including stocking, taking trash and cardboard out, and complete thorough cleaning of guest areas and restrooms as directed.
• Adhere to uniform standards including; hat, name tag, clean pressed apron and white collared shirt. Dark blue jeans without any rips or holes and nonslip shoes are required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:

• Must be able to fluently speak/read English
• Math and writing skills
• Restaurant, retail, or supervisory experience preferred
• Guest Focus – anticipate and understand guests’ needs and exceed their expectations.
• Passion for Results – set compelling targets and deliver on commitments.
• Problem Solving and Decision Making – make good decisions based on analysis, experience and judgment.
• Building Effective Teams – get the right people in the right places, enabling them to make decisions and celebrate success as a team.
• Be physically and mentally capable of learning to operate standard restaurant equipment (minimum age requirements may apply).
• This position requires one to lift 30 to 50 pounds and also requires you to use motion that entails pushing, pulling, stretching and continuous bilateral use of fingers and wrists.

Pay Information

This is an hourly position with a pay range of $16.00 to $20.00 per hour

Benefits

• Paid sick leave in compliance with Colorado’s Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA)
• Accrues Shift Leader PTO
• Additionally, this role may be eligible for the following benefits if the employee works the required minimum hours in a 12 month measurement period per ACA : Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, and HealthCare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

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