Shift Leader: Energetic Team Coach & Restaurant Ops

Askar Brands; New Milford (CT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Askar Brands is seeking a proactive Shift Leader to manage daily restaurant operations and guide a high-performing team to deliver outstanding guest experiences.

You will oversee shift execution, coach team members, and ensure brand standards are met while maintaining a positive and efficient work environment. This role emphasizes leadership, service quality, and adherence to safety and cash handling procedures.

Qualifications

• Basic computer skills.
• Fluent in spoken and written English.
• Previous leadership experience in retail, restaurant or hospitality preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate Team Members during each shift.
• Delegate tasks and communicate shift goals and priorities.
• Coach employees with timely, constructive feedback.
• Support onboarding and training of new Team Members.
• Foster a positive, respectful, and team-oriented work environment.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and sanitation standards.
• Manage cash handling procedures and monitor cash over/short during each shift.

Skills

Fluent English

Basic computer skills

Leadership experience

Job description

Askar Brands is seeking a proactive Shift Leader to manage daily restaurant operations and guide a high-performing team to deliver outstanding guest experiences.

You will oversee shift execution, coach team members, and ensure brand standards are met while maintaining a positive and efficient work environment. This role emphasizes leadership, service quality, and adherence to safety and cash handling procedures.