Shift Leader (Now Corporate Owned @ Valdosta)

Hardees; Valdosta (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Hardees in Valdosta, GA is seeking a Shift Leader to support the General Manager on duty and lead the restaurant team during shifts. This part-time role focuses on service quality, profitability, and ensuring standards are met.

You will supervise Crew Persons and Team Leaders, train staff, manage shift activities, and communicate effectively with customers and team members in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Two to three years of restaurant management experience or equivalent.
• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Excellent planning and time management skills.
• Team-building abilities.
• Investigative and problem solving skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot cash handling problems.
• Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license and proof of insurance.
• Reliable communication method (phone or similar).
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with process-improvement capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide a quality product and customer service to ensure satisfaction.
• Help Crew Persons improve skills and performance.
• Assist management to maximize sales and minimize costs by leading shift activities.
• Comply with company policies and procedures.
• Model company values and maintain open communication.
• Attend training and participate in meetings, webinars, and calls.
• Perform other duties as needed in response to business conditions.

Skills

Team Leadership

Communication

Time Management

Problem Solving

Cash Handling

Transportation

Analytical Thinking

Customer Service

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Job description

Shift Leader (Now Corporate Owned @ Valdosta)

Job Category: Restaurants

Requisition Number: SHIFT004669

• Posted : September 13, 2026
• Part-Time
• Hourly Range : $15 USD to $18 USD

Locations

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Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Shift Leader is responsible for assisting the General Manager or Person In Charge (on duty) with management activities and duties. This role works with the Restaurant Management Team to ensure all activities are consistent with and supportive of the restaurant’s business plan and ensures all Crew Persons and Team Leaders are performing their job responsibilities and meeting expectations in all areas of their job description.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Consistently provides a quality product and customer service experience that delivers total customer satisfaction
• Strives to improve the skills and performance of all Crew Persons
• Supports efforts to maximize sales and profits and minimize controllable costs by assisting management and leading work shift activities
• Complies with all Company policies and procedures regarding business and personnel practices
• Models and encourages Company shared values
• Demonstrates oral and written communication skills; communicates effectively with various contacts (internal and external)
• Attends training to remain current on industry trends
• Participates in company meetings, webinars and conference calls
• Performs other duties and/or special projects as assigned in response to changing business conditions and/or requirements

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS/CORE COMPETENCIES

• Must possess approximately two (2) to three (3) years of any combination of experience and/or education that demonstrates a commanding knowledge of restaurant management
• High School Diploma/General Equivalency Diploma (GED) required
• Must have excellent planning and time management skills
• Must have team building skills
• Must have investigative and problem solving skills
• Must have ability to troubleshoot cash handling problems
• Must have reliable personal transportation, a valid driver’s license and proof of insurance
• Must have a telephone or other reliable method of communicating with the restaurant. Must be accessible to meet the restaurant’s needs and maintains an open door policy
• Must display strong analytical and organizational skills and have the ability to identify and implement process improvement strategies with positive business results

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Fast paced environment working with kitchen equipment in tight quarters

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Stand for long periods of time
• Bend and stoop
• Work around heat
• Able to lift 50 – 75 lbs. comfortably
• Work with various cleaning products

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