Shift Manager

Taco Bell; Melville (NY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

Flexible schedules

Medical benefits

401k match

Job summary

Taco Bell in Melville, NY is seeking a Shift Lead to drive the team, coach crew, and uphold brand standards during busy shifts. You will lead with energy, resolve guest issues, and partner with management to push store initiatives.

You will execute MIC routines, supervise tasks, ensure food safety and order accuracy, and provide feedback to the GM. The role offers competitive pay, flexible schedules, free meals, benefits, and opportunities to grow in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 1 year in restaurant/retail with 3 months shift lead preferred.
• Adheres to cash, security, inventory, and labor policies.
• Must be at least 18.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Physical dexterity to move up to 45 lbs.
• Attendance and punctuality required.
• Operates cash register and makes change.
• Basic math skills.
• Supports health and safety standards.
• Promotes Taco Bell culture and values.

Responsibilities

• Lead shifts and execute MIC Routine to meet guest needs.
• Oversee Team Members' Shift Excellence tasks and maintain clean appearances.
• Ensure food safety, quality, and order accuracy.
• Resolve customer concerns quickly and maintain positive relations.
• Provide regular feedback to the GM on performance.
• Train Team Members and participate in coaching.
• Assist the GM with screening Team Member candidates.
• Support Profit & Loss through cash control, inventory, and labor.
• Oversee product prep, rotation, and holding times.
• Assist with facility maintenance and health/safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Cash handling

Communication

Team supervision

Time management

Tools

Cash register

Job description

About the Job:

As a Shift Lead, you'll be the driving force behind our team, leading shifts with energy and passion to meet Taco Bell's high standards. You'll take charge, resolving customer concerns and ensuring every guest leaves satisfied. Your leadership will inspire others as you coach and guide your team to success. Partnering with the management team, you'll play a key role in business initiatives, helping to shape the future of our restaurant. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is ready to take ownership and drive results.

The Day-to-Day:

• Ensure consistent customer satisfaction by executing the MIC (Manager in Charge) Success Routine and prioritizing customer needs.
• Oversee Team Members' completion of Shift Excellence tasks and maintain clean, neat appearances.
• Ensure food safety, quality, and accuracy of orders.
• Resolve customer complaints quickly, maintaining positive customer relations.
• Provide regular feedback to the GM on Team Member performance.
• Offer ongoing constructive and positive feedback to Team Members.
• Actively participate in training Team Members.
• Handle conflicts constructively and work with the GM to achieve resolution.
• Assist the GM in screening Team Member candidates.
• Assist with Profit & Loss management by following cash control and security procedures, maintaining inventory, and managing labor.
• Oversee proper product preparation, rotation, portioning, cooking, and holding times.
• Assist the GM with facility maintenance and ensure health and safety standards are always followed.

Is this you?

• 1 year of restaurant/retail experience, with 3 months shift lead experience preferred
• Adheres to cash, security, inventory, and labor policies
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Accessibility to dependable and reliable transportation
• Excellent communication skills, management/leadership and organizational skills.
• Physical dexterity required (the ability to move up to 45 lbs. from one area to another).
• Attendance and Punctuality a must
• Operating of cash register as needed and making change for other cashiers.
• Basic Math skills
• Maintains customer satisfaction and adheres to health and safety standards
• Promotes and champions Taco Bell's culture and values
• Provides constructive feedback to Team Members
• Executes shift duties accurately and efficiently
• Promotes equity, inclusion, and belonging
• Ensures teammates and customers enjoy a positive experience

Work-Hard, Play-Hard:

• Competitive pay
• Free bachelor's degree and scholarship programs
• Free meals
• Flexible schedules! Day, evening, and late night
• Vacation pay and additional Paid Time Off
• Medical benefits
• 401k retirement plan with 6% match
• Health and wellness programs
• Perks! Discounts on mortgages, vehicles, cell phones, gym memberships and more
• Más earth! Commitment to a sustainable future

This offer is contingent upon a satisfactory background check and proof of your work eligibility.

The range for this role is $14-$22/hour. This is a nationwide range and is solely dependent on the geographical location where the restaurant is located.