Shift Leader: Fast-Paced Dining, Growth & Flexible Hours

Torchy's Tacos; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay

Flexible schedules

Career growth

Discount card

Benefits after 1 year

401(k) after 6 months

PTO after 1 year

Torchy’s Family Foundation support

Job summary

Torchy’s Tacos is seeking a Shift Leader to ensure smooth shifts and a Damn Good guest experience. You will balance hands-on work with guiding the team in FOH and BOH activities, while upholding food safety and quality standards.

You may act as a key holder, delegate tasks, and mentor staff to meet performance standards. This role emphasizes adaptability and hands-on leadership in a fast-paced restaurant environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a supervisory or leadership role in a restaurant or similar environment.
• Strong understanding of food safety, guest service, and restaurant operations.
• Required state alcohol-server and Manager ServSafe certifications.
• Flexibility to work varying shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, or carry heavy objects up to 40 pounds and to stand or walk for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Lead shifts with a focus on delivering exceptional guest experiences and operational excellence.
• Serve as a key holder for opening and closing the restaurant and securing the facility.
• Identify, prioritize, and delegate tasks to keep the restaurant running smoothly.
• Engage guests to ensure needs are met and address concerns promptly.
• Assist in hiring, training, and mentoring team members.
• Maintain knowledge of FOH and BOH processes, including recipe adherence and cleanliness.
• Support inventory management, proper prep levels, and line checks.
• Supervise cash handling during opening and closing activities.
• Complete and ensure compliance with health, safety, and regulatory checklists.
• Resolve guest or team issues with urgency and professionalism; escalate as needed.
• Perform other duties or special projects as assigned.

Skills

Supervisory leadership

Food safety

Guest service

ServSafe certification

Evening/weekend availability

Physical stamina

Job description

Torchy’s Tacos is seeking a Shift Leader to ensure smooth shifts and a Damn Good guest experience. You will balance hands-on work with guiding the team in FOH and BOH activities, while upholding food safety and quality standards.

You may act as a key holder, delegate tasks, and mentor staff to meet performance standards. This role emphasizes adaptability and hands-on leadership in a fast-paced restaurant environment.