Shift Leader: Elevate Service & Lead a Winning Team

Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Dwight's of SC, Inc.; Summerville (SC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Perkins Restaurant & Bakery in Summerville, SC is seeking a dedicated Shift Leader to support management in delivering 100% guest satisfaction. You will lead a hands-on team on each shift, ensuring hot food is prepared and served quickly, maintaining cleanliness, and upholding safety standards while guiding staff through busy periods.

Requirements include a high school diploma and roughly 1 year of food service experience, with strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; some college or degree preferred.
• At least 1 year experience in food service is preferred.
• Ability to lead a team and work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Ensures that all menu items are prepared, portioned, and presented properly in a clean safe, and sanitary manner, according to all established procedures, performance standards, and local health department regulations.
• Under certain circumstances, perform/assist all functions for all positions in the restaurant.
• Shift Readiness – Set up each shift for success through thorough planning, careful inspection and anticipation of potential challenges which may arise during the shift.
• Direct Your Shift – Execute your plan to lead a great shift. Maintain standards while keeping the team positive, organized and focused.
• Follow Up – Measure the results of the shift against your plan and communicate with management regarding issues.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Customer service

Education

High school diploma

Some college or degree preferred

Job description

Perkins Restaurant & Bakery in Summerville, SC is seeking a dedicated Shift Leader to support management in delivering 100% guest satisfaction. You will lead a hands-on team on each shift, ensuring hot food is prepared and served quickly, maintaining cleanliness, and upholding safety standards while guiding staff through busy periods.

Requirements include a high school diploma and roughly 1 year of food service experience, with strong leadership and communication skills.