Shift Manager

The Wendy's Company; La Grange (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the fast-food industry is seeking a Shift Manager to lead operations at their La Grange location. This role involves problem-solving, customer service, and team leadership while ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Candidates should be committed to professional growth and possess the ability to work flexible hours. Join the Wendy's family where you can develop your career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Healthcare benefits for full-time shift managers

Paid time off

401(k) with employer match

Employee assistance program for all employees

Career growth opportunities

Paid training

Qualifications

• Enjoys problem solving, customer service, and decision making.
• Commits to teaching and growing the team.
• Promotes food safety and maintains restaurant cleanliness.

Responsibilities

• Lead team shifts ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Train staff and promote proper procedures.
• Manage restaurant operations following brand standards.

Skills

Problem Solving

Customer Service

Leadership

Decision Making

Job description

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WHY WENDY’S?

Families come in all shapes and sizes, that includes the Wendy’s family - the people you will work with as a Shift Manager.

WHY WENDY’S?

Families come in all shapes and sizes, that includes the Wendy’s family - the people you will work with as a Shift Manager.

We get you. We got you. Here’s what you can expect as a Shift Manager on our team:

• Perks - Healthcare benefits for full-time shift managers, paid time off, 401(k) with employer match and employee assistance program available for ALL employees
• Career Growth - Wanna move up? We have opportunities to grow within and beyond our restaurants
• Paid Training - We’re invested in you, and excited to teach you what you need to know to lead the Wendy’s Way
  
  

Responsibilities

What We Expect From You

What you bring to the table:

• You enjoy problem solving, customer service and decision making
• You want to be a leader and you’re committed to teaching and growing your team
• A commitment to promoting proper procedures and a culture of food safety
• Flexible work availability
  
  

You Must Be Willing And Able To

• Stand and move for most - if not all - of your shift
• Use restaurant equipment such as a headset, register or grill
• Follow brand standards and guidelines to prepare great food, serve our customers and maintain a clean restaurant that you’re proud to work in
• Secure reliable transportation to travel to your home store and other locations (restaurants, area office, etc.) occasionally for training and other tasks
  
  

For more information on specific equipment or job requirements, see the job description or talk to the hiring manager.

Real food. Real people.

We are a proud equal opportunity employer all ages, races, religions, nationalities, genders and the LGBTQ+ community are welcome. We provide reasonable accommodations in order to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their jobs.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Restaurants

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