Shift Lead, Kitchen

Shift Manager

As a Shift Manager, you are responsible for leading each shift by setting the standard for food quality, hospitality, cleanliness, and teamwork. While your primary focus is leading the kitchen, you are also cross-trained to support the front of the house and ensure the entire restaurant operates efficiently.

Our Shift Managers lead by example. They work alongside the team, coach and develop employees, and step into any position when needed. Whether you're on the line, helping guests, counting the nightly deposit, or assisting with inventory, your goal is to create an exceptional experience for both our guests and our team.

What You Will Do

• Lead daily restaurant operations while maintaining a positive, team-oriented work environment.
• Work line stations including grill, fryer, flat top, bread station, prep, and expo as needed.
• Ensure all food is prepared according to recipes, portion standards, and quality expectations.
• Assist with food preparation, portioning, stocking, and maintaining kitchen organization.
• Support the front of the house by running food, assisting guests, helping with the register, and ensuring excellent customer service.
• Learn and perform all restaurant positions so you can effectively support the team wherever needed.
• Help train, coach, and develop team members to meet company standards.
• Assist with scheduling, labor management, and shift execution.
• Help maintain inventory, monitor product levels, and assist with ordering food and supplies.
• Ensure food safety, sanitation, and cleanliness standards are consistently met throughout the restaurant.
• Complete opening and closing procedures, including cleaning, stocking, securing the restaurant, and preparing for the next business day.
• Count cash drawers, balance nightly sales, and complete end-of-day cash procedures.
• Maintain restaurant equipment and report any maintenance or safety concerns.
• Delegate tasks while working alongside the team to ensure smooth operations during every shift.
• Foster a positive culture built on respect, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Perks of the Job

• Competitive Pay
• Flexible Schedules
• Growth and Advancement Opportunities
• Leadership Development
• Supportive Team Environment

Our Shift Managers are more than supervisorsthey are leaders who work beside their team every day. While the primary responsibility is leading the kitchen, Shift Managers are expected to understand every position in the restaurant and be ready to jump in wherever needed. From preparing great food and maintaining inventory to helping guests, training team members, closing the restaurant, and completing nightly cash counts, our managers lead by example and help create a workplace where everyone succeeds together.

If you're a dependable leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys developing others, and believes no job is beneath you, we'd love to have you join our team. Apply today!