Shift Manager - Late Night/Closing Shift

Wendy; Morrow (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Wendy is seeking a Shift Manager to oversee daily restaurant operations, ensuring safety, quality and customer satisfaction. You will support opening/closing, supervise crew and trainers, and coordinate tasks to meet service standards.

The role requires strong leadership, multitasking and cash-handling abilities, with onboarding responsibilities in Workday. This full-time position typically involves varied day parts and potential location transfers as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in fast-paced service environments is preferred.
• Ability to lead and train crew and Team Trainers.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Train, monitor, and reinforce food safety procedures for crew members.
• Act as Cash Manager as needed, including setting up cash registers at open and verifying cash at close.
• Perform walk-throughs to ensure the restaurant is ready to open/close or rush-ready.
• Train, develop and communicate with crew and Team Trainers through huddles and manager meetings.
• Supervise crew members and Team Trainers to maximize retention.
• Coordinate and delegate execution of operations tasks while ensuring policy compliance.
• Ensure quality, production and service standards; maintain a safe, efficient environment.
• Onboard new hires in Workday.

Skills

Multitasking

Customer service

Team leadership

Cash handling

Education

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent

Job description

Position OverviewThe Shift Manager position is the first management level role in the restaurant. This position is responsible for the opening and closing duties and assisting in the execution of daily operations. Responsible for overall restaurant effectiveness, quality and customer service. As needed, you may be assigned other managerial and supervisory responsibilities, including performing as the Ops Leader.Key ResponsibilitiesTrain, monitor, and reinforce food safety procedures to crew membersAct as Cash Manager as needed, including setting up cash register(s) at open and verifying cash at closePerform walk-thru to ensure restaurant is ready to open/close and/or rush-readyWork with Restaurant Management team to train, develop and communicate with crew members and Team Trainers through team huddles, manager meetings, etc. Supervise crew members and Team Trainers in a way that maximizes retentionSupervise, coordinate and delegate the execution of operations tasks and ensure compliance with all Company policies and procedures to \"Delight Every Customer\"Work with Restaurant Management team to ensure quality, production and service standards are met and to create a safe, efficient and professional environment for customer and other employeesHelp execute appropriate shift-specific procedures according to DOP. Assist the Restaurant Management team in maintaining proper coverage via crew member schedules to ensure that the restaurant attains/exceeds all customer service standards.Follow up and ensure resolution of VOC issues as neededOnboard new hires in WorkdayQualificationsHigh School Diploma, GED or equivalent preferredMust be at least 18 years of age6 months or more of restaurant, retail, customer service focused, or equivalent experienceAvailable for full time and close/ shiftsCertification for Open/Close Shift ManagerAbility to multi-task while maintaining composure and be able to give and take direction, work well in a team environment and have a strong service focus. Must exhibit professionalism, composure, and discretion when expediting or resolving all customer related concerns and issuesAbility to work, concentrate and perform duties accurately in a fast paced environment that may involve noise and hot/cold temperatures or other elements. Must be able to stand for prolonged periods of timePosition requires the use of a headset. Frequent lifting and carrying (at times up to 50 lbs.), reaching, pushing, pulling, bending, kneeling and stooping is involvedMust be available to report for work promptly and regularly, as well as work all day parts and days of the week. May be required to transfer from one location to another and must have the ability to travel to other restaurants, Area office, etc., as business needs dictateMust have or be willing to obtain ServSafe certification by end of training