Shift Leader

    Highlights

    Assign tasks and manage workflow to maintain efficiency during peak hours. Open and/or close the restaurant, including cash handling and register counts.

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    LocationPrinceton, NJ

    Description

    Description

    Position Summary:

    Leads daily restaurant operations during assigned shifts, ensuring excellent customer service, efficient team performance, and adherence to company standards. Acts as the manager-on-duty in a fast-paced environment.

    Key Responsibilities:

    • Supervise and support team members during shifts
    • Ensure fast, friendly, and accurate customer service
    • Open and/or close the restaurant, including cash handling and register counts
    • Monitor food quality, portioning, and presentation standards
    • Assign tasks and manage workflow to maintain efficiency during peak hours
    • Train new employees and provide ongoing coaching
    • Handle customer concerns and resolve issues professionally
    • Maintain cleanliness, organization, and food safety compliance
    • Ensure supplies are properly restocked throughout the day
    • Communicate with management regarding performance, issues, or staffing needs

    Required Skills:

    • Strong leadership and team management abilities
    • Excellent customer service and communication skills
    • Ability to multitask and stay organized in a fast-paced environment
    • Problem-solving and decision-making skills
    • Basic math and cash-handling accuracy

    Preferred Qualifications:

    • 1-2+ years of experience in food service or hospitality
    • Previous supervisory or leadership experience
    • Familiarity with POS systems and restaurant operations
    • Flexible availability, including nights, weekends, and holidays

    Work Environment:

    • Fast-paced, high-volume restaurant setting
    • Standing and walking for extended periods
    • Occasional lifting (up to 25-45 lbs)
    • Exposure to kitchen equipment and food preparation areas

    Position Summary:

    Leads daily restaurant operations during assigned shifts, ensuring excellent customer service, efficient team performance, and adherence to company standards. Acts as the manager-on-duty in a fast-paced environment.

    Key Responsibilities:

    • Supervise and support team members during shifts
    • Ensure fast, friendly, and accurate customer service
    • Open and/or close the restaurant, including cash handling and register counts
    • Monitor food quality, portioning, and presentation standards
    • Assign tasks and manage workflow to maintain efficiency during peak hours
    • Train new employees and provide ongoing coaching
    • Handle customer concerns and resolve issues professionally
    • Maintain cleanliness, organization, and food safety compliance
    • Ensure supplies are properly restocked throughout the day
    • Communicate with management regarding performance, issues, or staffing needs

    Required Skills:

    • Strong leadership and team management abilities
    • Excellent customer service and communication skills
    • Ability to multitask and stay organized in a fast-paced environment
    • Problem-solving and decision-making skills
    • Basic math and cash-handling accuracy

    Preferred Qualifications:

    • 1-2+ years of experience in food service or hospitality
    • Previous supervisory or leadership experience
    • Familiarity with POS systems and restaurant operations
    • Flexible availability, including nights, weekends, and holidays

    Work Environment:

    • Fast-paced, high-volume restaurant setting
    • Standing and walking for extended periods
    • Occasional lifting (up to 25-45 lbs)
    • Exposure to kitchen equipment and food preparation areas

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