Team Leader

J006603 JIB Milledgeville Vortex LLC; Milledgeville (GA); On-site; USD 19,286 - 22,041; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above-market pay

Career progression

Meal discounts

Brand-new location

Job summary

Jack in the Box in Milledgeville, GA is opening a brand-new location and seeks experienced QSR leaders to launch it successfully. As a founding Team Leader, you will direct restaurant operations during shifts, lead the crew, and set the tone from day one.

Starting pay is based on leadership experience and availability to open or close. The role offers advancement toward a broader leadership path with flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• Experience in QSR or restaurant leadership preferred.
• Ability to lead in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct restaurant operations during shifts, including opening/closing.
• Assign positions, breaks, and daily duties to crew.
• Lead pre-shift meetings and ensure brand standards.
• Coach and train Crew Members, giving feedback in the moment.
• Maintain food safety, cleanliness, and guest service standards.
• Support cash handling and manage labor/food costs during shifts.
• Assist the Assistant Manager/GM with goals as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Team coaching

Job description

Jack in the Box – Team Leader – Grand Opening! | Milledgeville, GA1671 N Columbia Street

We're opening a brand-new Jack in the Box in Milledgeville, and we're looking for experienced QSR leaders to help us launch it right. As a founding Team Leader, you'll direct restaurant operations during your shifts, lead the crew, and help set the tone for our restaurant from opening day forward.

Starting pay is based on leadership experience, availability, and the ability to independently open or close the restaurant.Pay: $14.00–$16.00/hour
Schedule: Full-time, flexible availability including nights and weekends

What you'll do:

• Direct restaurant operations during assigned shifts, including opening and closing procedures
• Assign positions, breaks, and daily responsibilities to the crew
• Lead pre-shift meetings and hold the team accountable to brand standards
• Coach and train Crew Members, delivering feedback in the moment
• Maintain food-safety, cleanliness, and guest-service standards
• Support cash-handling procedures and manage labor and food cost during your shifts
• Assist the Assistant Manager/GM with operational goals as needed

What we're looking for:

• Previous QSR or restaurant experience preferred; previous leadership experience strongly preferred (shift lead, crew lead, trainer, etc.)
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills, with a calm, positive leadership style
• Ability to lead confidently in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Flexible availability, including nights and weekends, with the ability to open or close as scheduled
• Reliable transportation

Why join our grand opening team:

• Above-market starting pay
• First-in leadership role at a brand-new location - real path to Assistant Manager
• Flexible scheduling and employee meal discounts
• Be part of building the culture and standards from day one