Shift Lead - Five Guys James Island (COMING SOON)

If you have leadership experience, love a fast-paced environment, and want to grow into an Assistant or General Manager, the Life's Food family wants you. The Hustle: Quick decision-making skills, basic math/computer skills, and the physical ability to stand for long shifts and lift up to 50 lbs.

Five Guys Shift Leader - New Store Opening! (James Island)

We need rockstar Shift Leaders to help open our new James Island store! If you have leadership experience, love a fast-paced environment, and want to grow into an Assistant or General Manager, the Life's Food family wants you.

The Details

• Pay Potential: (Starting at $17.00 per hour + cash tips + weekly bonuses!)
• Sign-On Bonus: $150 stay incentive for joining our opening team!
• Location: 1739 Maybank Hwy, Charleston, SC 29412, USA
• Role: Shift Lead - Five Guys James Island (COMING SOON)

The Perks

• Get Paid Faster: Daily tips, weekly bonuses, and DailyPay (access wages instantly!).
• Free Food: A free, delicious Five Guys meal every shift.
• Great Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, & 2 weeks PTO (after 90 days).
• Future Security: 401k with up to 3% company match (after 1 year).
• Time Off: 2 Holidays (Thanksgiving & Christmas).
• Real Growth: Fast-track leadership training to move up your career ladder.

What You'll Do

• Run the Show: Oversee shifts, including opening/closing, register, grill, and prep.
• Lead the Crew: Motivate, coach, and train the team while keeping the energy high.
• Protect the Brand: Ensure 100% customer satisfaction, top-tier food quality, and a spotless store.

What You Need

• Age Requirement: Must be 18+ and out of high school (due to hours and leadership duties).
• Experience: Supervisory experience in food service or retail is highly preferred.
• Availability: Open availability from 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM, including weekends.
• The Hustle: Quick decision-making skills, basic math/computer skills, and the physical ability to stand for long shifts and lift up to 50 lbs.

Note: Job description subject to change based on company needs.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

With or without reasonable accommodation, team members must be able to:

• Stand and walk for up to 8 hours per shift (with scheduled breaks) on tile or non-slip floors

• Regularly lift and carry up to 50 lbs (e.g., potato bags, produce boxes, oil containers), including from floor to shoulder height

• Push and pull loaded carts, supply bins, and trash/grease receptacles

• Frequently bend, squat, kneel, and reach overhead or below waist level to stock, retrieve supplies, and clean

• Use hands repetitively, with the finger dexterity needed for the POS, food assembly, and wrapping

• Safely operate hot equipment (flat-top grills, fryers) and tolerate heat, steam, and hot oil

• Move between the hot cook line and cooler areas (walk-ins, outdoor delivery/trash areas)

• Work effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume, noisy kitchen

• Use close, distance, and peripheral vision to read tickets, monitor the grill, and run the register

• Communicate clearly with guests and teammates and follow safety instructions

Allergen Notice: We cook exclusively in peanut oil, and whole peanuts are served in-restaurant. Team members will regularly handle or be exposed to peanuts, peanut oil, and peanut dust.

Join the Life's Food Family!

This store is part of Life's Food, a fun, family-owned franchisee rocking across NC, SC, & TN. Learn more at www.lifesfood.net.

Have the drive to lead and a passion for perfect burgers? Apply now and help us open James Island with a bang!

Life’s Food is a family-owned franchise group proudly operating over 33 Five Guys restaurants across the Carolinas and Tennessee. For three years running, our employees have recognized us as a "Great Place to Work," reflecting our commitment to creating a supportive and rewarding workplace. Learn more about www.lifesfood.net

Salary

Starting at $17.00 per hour

Benefits

Bonus pay, Tips, Flexible schedule, Referral program, Employee discount, Paid training, Health insurance, 401(k) matching

Job Type

Full time, Part time

Schedule

Weekend availability, Holidays, Day shift, 8 hour shift