Shift Leader: Fast-Paced Pizza Team Coach

Papa Johns; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Papa John’s in Fayetteville, AR is seeking a Shift Leader to supervise shifts and work areas, ensuring high quality pizzas and exceptional customer service while driving restaurant profitability. You ensure execution of company policies, procedures and systems while complying with laws and ethical business practices.

The role requires managing station operations, scheduling coverage, monitoring product quality, controlling labor and food costs, and mentoring crew members to meet standards.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Serv-Safe/Local or State Food Service Certification preferred.
• Previous restaurant shift lead experience preferred.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be able to work long hours (32+ hours generally required), scheduled or unscheduled, which will include nights, weekends, and as emergencies arise.
• Ability to successfully perform the job duties of all positions in the restaurant.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to guidelines, techniques and expectations for each station including, but not limited to, dough management, accuracy and proper portioning. Performs assigned work station duties such as making quality products, follows all product preparations procedures and maintains established product holding times.
• Consistently contributes to achieving the Company’s product goal. Commits to meeting the needs and expectations of the restaurant’s customers, minimizes customer complaints and responds appropriately to customer needs. Follows all policies and procedures as outlined in our TM handbook including, but not limited to, image (including car topper for delivery drivers), attendance, safety and security.
• Exemplifies and exhibits the Core Values, maintains a positive attitude, works well with others and is flexible and adaptable to change.
• Ensures adequate shift coverage for restaurant. Provides immediate feedback and corrects problems when identified. Maintains product quality, customer service, and performance responsibilities (such as MCE readiness, food/labor costs, restaurant cleanliness, etc.) within acceptable standards, follows all policies and procedures related to shift management.
• Contribute to profit goals by ensuring they stay within company guidelines and target goals by accurately utilizing the FOCUS System. Execute cash management duties. Assist in the management of adequate inventory levels using the company’s systems and guidelines to minimize loss.

Skills

Planning & Prioritization

Communicates Effectively

Process Improvement

Education

High School diploma or GED preferred

Serv-Safe/Local or State Food Service Certification preferred

Previous restaurant shift lead experience preferred

Must be 18 years of age or older

Ability to work long hours (32+ hours)

Ability to perform duties of all positions in the restaurant

Job description

Papa John’s in Fayetteville, AR is seeking a Shift Leader to supervise shifts and work areas, ensuring high quality pizzas and exceptional customer service while driving restaurant profitability. You ensure execution of company policies, procedures and systems while complying with laws and ethical business practices.

The role requires managing station operations, scheduling coverage, monitoring product quality, controlling labor and food costs, and mentoring crew members to meet standards.