Shift Manager - Downtown & Foothill Village

Honest Eatery; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift meals

Work-life balance

Culture

Job summary

Honest Eatery in Salt Lake City is seeking a Shift Manager who will own daily operations, lead the team, and uphold our commitment to real food and great service.

You will drive operational excellence, coach new hires, and help manage labor and food costs while maintaining impeccable food safety standards in a fast-casual setting.

Join a vibrant, health-conscious environment with competitive pay, shift meals, and a predictable closing schedule that respects work-life balance.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of leadership experience in a fast-casual or high-volume restaurant.
• Ability to give clear direction and provide a detailed recap for the GM.
• Understanding of P&L basics (labor % and COGS) is a major plus.
• Valid Utah Food Handler's Permit (ServSafe preferred).

Responsibilities

• Operational Excellence: Lead the team to keep the shop clean, organized, and ready for the next day.
• Team Development: Coach on the floor, train new hires, and foster a high-performance culture.
• Financial Stewardship: Monitor and manage labor costs and assist in tracking food costs through portion control and waste management.
• Inventory & Ordering: Maintain accurate evening inventory and communicate stock needs to the GM.
• The Guest Experience: Lead by example in guest service and ensure quality in every bowl and toast.
• Food Safety & Compliance: Enforce health and safety standards and complete closing temp logs and sanitation checklists.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Reliability

Business acumen

Job description

AtHonest Eatery, we believe in real food, real people, and a real commitment to our Salt Lake City community. We are looking for a dedicated, high-energy Shift Managerwho thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in "leaving it better than they found it."

As the Shift Manager, you aren't just a supervisor—you are theGeneral Manager's right hand. You own operations, ensuring the store executes, the team stays motivated, and our standards never waver.

Key Responsibilities

• Operational Excellence:Lead the team to ensure the shop is clean, organized, and fully prepped for the following day.
• Team Development:Act as a coach on the floor. You'll train new hires, provide real-time feedback, and foster a positive, high-performance culture.
• Financial Stewardship:Monitor and managelabor costsby adjusting staffing levels based on real-time volume. Assist in trackingfood coststhrough portion control and waste management.
• Inventory & Ordering:Maintain accurate evening inventory counts and communicate stock needs to the GM to ensure we never run out of the essentials.
• The Guest Experience:Lead by example in guest service. You are the final point of contact for our community each day, ensuring every bowl and toast served is perfect.
• Food Safety & Compliance:Enforce strict health and safety standards. You are responsible for ensuring all closing temp logs and sanitation checklists are completed flawlessly.

What We're Looking For:

Experience |1+ years of leadership experience in a fast-casual or high-volume restaurant.

Reliability |A consistent leader who takes ownership of the shop's security and cleanliness.

Business Acumen |Understanding of P&L basics (labor % and COGS) is a major plus.

Communication |Ability to give clear direction and provide a detailed "Recap" for the GM.

Physical Ability |Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 40 lbs.

Certifications |Valid Utah Food Handler's Permit (ServSafe preferred).

• Shift Meals:Enjoy our fresh, healthy meals on every shift.
• Work-Life Balance:Competitive pay and a predictable closing schedule.
• Culture:Work in a vibrant, health-conscious environment where your input actually matters.

Honest Eatery is ready to welcome you
We believe that food should uplift and connect, not weigh or slow down. Our Focus is to create menu items that taste as great as they look and provide the nutrition your body needs to thrive. Our mission will always be to provide; Real + Honest + Food