Team Leader- Thornton

Centennial Hospitality Group; Thornton (CO); On-site; USD 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Centennial Hospitality Group is looking for a dedicated team member for Wing Shack. This role involves assisting management, leading team members, and ensuring high energy and service standards. You'll provide excellent customer service and maintain a clean, safe restaurant environment.

Ideal candidates will have 2–3 years of restaurant experience and a proven track record in leadership. Flexibility for nights, weekends, and holidays is essential, along with reliable transportation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 years of age.
• Able to perform all essential job functions as detailed in training and job description.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in food service, hospitality, or retail preferred.

Responsibilities

• Act as right-hand to the management team, helping run daily operations.
• Lead, train, and motivate team members to uphold service standards.
• Deliver excellent customer service, resolving guest concerns quickly.

Skills

Leadership experience

Customer service

Team motivation

Inventory management

Job description

THIS POSITION IS ELIGIBLE FOR TIPS IN OUR TIP POOL.

Our team averages $3.50-$6.00 per hour plus the base rate of $16.50-19.00 per hour.

About this position

When you join Wing Shack, you’re joining a group that:

• Comes in hot every day — with passion, energy, and pride in what we do. We have a team that Gives a S**t.
• Grows together — from entry-level roles to management, your potential is our favorite ingredient.
• Keep it real — we work hard, have fun, and don’t take ourselves too seriously.
• Celebrates flavor and people — because great teams, like great food, are all about the perfect mix.

Where flavor takes flight. Known for our legendary wings, scratch‑made sauces, home made ranch, and team energy that’s off the charts. Work here and you’ll learn the art of fast‑paced fun — and how to handle heat like a pro.

What you’ll do

• Act as right‑hand to the management team, helping run daily operations and keeping the Wing Shack energy high.
• Lead, train, and motivate team members to uphold Wing Shack’s standards of service, food quality, and cleanliness.
• Assist with scheduling, shift planning, and ensuring adequate coverage during peak times.
• Support onboarding of new hires and provide ongoing coaching and development.
• Deliver excellent customer service, resolving guest concerns quickly and professionally.
• Help monitor inventory, place orders, and ensure proper food and beverage storage.
• Oversee cash handling, deposits, and accurate POS procedures.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and compliant restaurant environment in accordance with company, local, and federal guidelines.
• Step into the manager role when needed to keep operations running smoothly.

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 years of age.
• Eligible to work in the United States.
• Reliable transportation plan to and from shifts as scheduled.
• Availability that aligns with company and restaurant needs (nights, weekends, holidays as required).
• Able to perform all essential job functions as detailed in training and job description.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in food service, hospitality, or retail preferred.
• 2–3 years of restaurant experience required.
• 1–3 years of restaurant leadership required.
• Experience in front‑of‑house service required.