Shift Leader - Front of the House

Pita Kitchen; Surprise (AZ); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Vision insurance

Job summary

Pita Kitchen in Surprise, AZ is seeking a capable Shift Leader to own the floor and kitchen during their shift, driving smooth operations in a fast-paced Mediterranean restaurant and ensuring guests receive outstanding service.

You will lead from start to finish, support both front-of-house and kitchen teammates, uphold food quality and hospitality standards, and help create a positive work and guest experience.

Qualifications

• Previous restaurant leadership or shift supervisor experience.
• Strong communication and team leadership skills.
• Ability to stay calm and organized under pressure.
• Flexibility with scheduling in a high-volume environment.

Responsibilities

• Running the shift and directing the team during peak hours
• Supporting both kitchen and front-of-house as needed
• Ensuring food quality, speed, and guest experience stay consistent
• Handling opening or closing duties and daily operational tasks

Skills

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Team leadership

Flexible scheduling

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

Shift Leader | Pita Kitchen

Pita Kitchen is looking for a capable Shift Leader who can take ownership of the floor and kitchen during their shift. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a busy Mediterranean restaurant and can keep both the team and service running smoothly.

You will lead the shift from start to finish, support team members, maintain high standards of food and hospitality, and help create a positive environment for guests and staff. We need a reliable leader who can step in, make decisions, and keep things moving.

Key responsibilities include:

• Running the shift and directing the team during peak hours
• Supporting both kitchen and front-of-house as needed
• Ensuring food quality, speed, and guest experience stay consistent
• Handling opening or closing duties and daily operational tasks

What we’re looking for:

• Previous restaurant leadership or shift supervisor experience
• Ability to stay calm and organized under pressure
• Strong communication and team leadership skills
• Flexibility with scheduling in a high-volume environment

We offer:

• Competitive pay based on experience
• discount employee meals
• growth opportunities within our multi-location company
• Sundays off