Sign up to access all features of our service.
  • Job search
  • Favorites
  • Create a CV
    New
  • Salaries
  • Subscriptions

El Pollo Loco Shift Leader

El Pollo Loco

Job Description

Job Description

About El Pollo Loco

A LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED FAMILY COMPANY. Operating El Pollo Loco Inc. restaurants in California, Colorado, and Utah. Leemar United Group is commited to delivering best in-class experience to its customers and employees.

Job Description

Have you ever envisioned leading a team to success or dare to help manage a million-dollar business? Well here's your opportunity to live the dream! Put your team-building skills to the test and bring us your passion, energy and strong customer service skills. We'll provide you with an awesome training program, great mentors and an exceptional team that will help you launch your career. The rest is up to you!

Company & Culture

For over 35 years El Pollo Loco continues to dominate the market in delivering the citrus-marinated fire-grilled chicken. We opened our first restaurant in 1980 in Los Angels, and today we are over 450 restaurants strong and still growing! From our products to our people, we're truly amazing!

Job Summary

As a Shift Leader you will provide oversight to Team Members in the absence of the General Manager or Assistant Manager. Coaches, directs, recognizes outstanding behavior, and establishes priorities for Team Members during their shift. Trains Team Members on policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with food safety, security, quality, and cleanliness standards. Will Open and/or close the restaurant. Creates and ensures superior guest experiences. Contributes to the achievement of cost and profit goals.

Job Detail

  • Work Hours: Full-Time hours, plus some Overtime may be expected
  • Career Advancement/Career Plan: We promote heavily from within, so from a shift Leader you can develop to become a Assistant Manager, General Manager, Area Leader and beyond!
  • Work Attire: EPL logo'd shirt will be provided, black pants or jeans and nonslip shoes are required

Requirements:

  • Experience: Must be an EPL Crew Member certified on all EPL SPECS positions or have 1 or more years of restaurant supervisory experience.
  • Education: High School diploma or equivalent (GED) is preferred. Upon hire must pass the EPL Food Safety Audit (FSA) class.

  • Communication: Excellent written and verbal English communication skills is preferred (second language is a plus). Ability to speak efficiently with external customers is required.

  • Competencies: Basic math, computer skills, and customer service skills.

  • Food Handler Card: Must have a ServSafe Certificate at the time of hire or obtain a ServSafe Certificate, where applicable .

  • Physical Demands: A Shift Leader regularly stands, talks, hears, uses close and distant vision, tastes, or smell, and repetitively uses their hands to reach/handle/feel/grasp objects. The position occasionally stoops/kneels/crouches/crawls and may be required to lift objects up to 40lbs.

Benefits/Perks:

What's in it for you!

We offer eligible Employees the following Benefits/Perks:

  • Medical + Dental + Vision Insurnace
  • Basic Life and AD&D/Long Term Disability
  • Meal Discounts
  • Ticket Discounts
  • Bonuses

A Consumer Report may be procured for employment purposes on behalf of Leemar United Group | Franchisee of El Pollo Loco and Farmer Boys.

A consumer report or investigative consumer report including information about your character, general reputation, personal characteristics, or mode of living may be obtained. These reports may contain information regarding your credit history, criminal history, social security number verification, motor vehicle records ("driving records"), verification of your education or employment history, or other background checks. Credit history will only be requested where such information is substantially related to the duties and responsibilities of the position for which you are applying.

According to the Fair Credit Reporting Act, you have the right upon written request made within a reasonable time to; ask whether you are subject of a consumer report, request disclosure of the nature and scope of an investigative consumer report if one was obtained; and request a copy of your report.

Please be advised that the nature and scope of the most common forms of investigative consumer reports are employment verifications and/or reference checks. These searches will be conducted by ProScreening, LLC, 6361 W. 13400 S., Suite 100, Herriman, UT 84096, Phone: View phone number on ziprecruiter.com, Fax: View phone number on ziprecruiter.com, The scope of this disclosure is all-encompassing, allowing the Company to obtain from any outside organization all manner of consumer reports throughout the course of your employment to the extent permitted by law.

Vacancy posted 27 days ago
Similar jobs that could be interesting for youBased on the El Pollo Loco Shift Leader in Riverside, CA vacancy
  •  ...Job Description Job Description About El Pollo Loco A LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED FAMILY COMPANY. Operating El Pollo Loco Inc....  ...products to our people, we're truly amazing! Job Summary As a Shift Leader you will provide oversight to Team Members in the absence of... 
    Suggested
    Full time
    Shift work

    El Pollo Loco

    Norco, CA
    27 days ago
  •  ...Posted Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 4:00 AM As a Shift Leader, you’re the one turning up the heat! You’ll lead your team to ensure exceptional...  .... The pay range identified is the hourly or salary rate El Pollo Loco expects to pay for the posted position. This range does not... 
    Suggested
    Hourly pay
    Full time
    Part time
    Work experience placement
    Work at office
    Immediate start
    Flexible hours
    Shift work

    El Pollo Loco

    Corona, CA
    4 days ago
  • El Pollo Loco, Inc. is seeking a Shift Leader to manage daily operations in Corona, California. This role involves overseeing staff, ensuring customer satisfaction, and maintaining safety and quality standards. Candidates should have at least one year of supervisory restaurant... 
    Suggested
    Casual work
    Flexible hours
    Shift work

    El Pollo Loco, Inc.

    Corona, CA
    4 days ago
  • El Pollo Loco, Inc. is seeking a Shift Leader in Moreno Valley, California. The role involves overseeing daily restaurant operations, ensuring high customer service standards, and leading the team. Ideal candidates will have supervisory experience in a restaurant environment... 
    Suggested
    Flexible hours
    Shift work

    El Pollo Loco, Inc.

    Moreno Valley, CA
    2 days ago
  • El Pollo Loco in Corona, California is seeking a dedicated Shift Leader to oversee restaurant operations and ensure exceptional customer service. You will manage daily tasks, train team members, and uphold quality standards during shifts. The ideal candidate has a high... 
    Suggested
    Flexible hours
    Shift work

    El Pollo Loco

    Corona, CA
    1 day ago
  • El Pollo Loco in Moreno Valley is seeking a Shift Leader to oversee daily operations and ensure exceptional customer service during your shifts. This role involves leading a team, managing restaurant procedures, and upholding company standards. Ideal candidates should... 
    Flexible hours
    Shift work

    El Pollo Loco

    Moreno Valley, CA
    1 day ago
  •  ...restaurant perform a number of different tasks every day, and this posting does not list all of the essential functions of the job. Shift Leader Responsibilities The Shift Leader is in charge in the absence of the General Manager and supports Management Team efforts to... 
    Full time
    Part time
    Flexible hours
    Shift work

    9072 Arby's

    Corona, CA
    2 days ago
  •  ...setup, food preparation and cleaning before opening, during the shift and at closing. Provides performance feedback to Management. Performs...  ...Manager. Major Business/Professional Contacts The Shift Leader will have constant contact with Guests, Managers, restaurant Team... 
    Flexible hours
    Shift work
    Night shift
    Weekend work

    Rubios Restaurant Group

    Riverside, CA
    1 day ago
  • $21 per hour

     ...Shift Leader Job Category: Management Requisition Number: SHIFT002447 Posted: December 23, 2025 Full-Time Rate: $21 USD per hour 011928 - Day 12844 Day St Moreno Valley, CA 92553, USA Description A Shift Leader is responsible for the restaurant's overall... 
    Hourly pay
    Full time
    Shift work

    Amirian

    Moreno Valley, CA
    1 day ago
  •  ...Description A Shift Leader is responsible for the restaurant's overall operations during his/her shift. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Ensure that all company standards are met; company policies and procedures are followed. Ensure costs are properly... 
    Shift work

    Popeyes

    Moreno Valley, CA
    3 days ago
  •  ...Description A Shift Leader is responsible for the restaurant's overall operations during his or her shift. They must ensure company standards, cost control, communicate with employees, inventory supplies, adjust par prep sheets, guide crew, and ensure customers are served... 
    Shift work

    Amirian Management Company

    Norco, CA
    2 days ago
  •  ...Primary Accountability The Shift Leader is responsible and accountable for all restaurant activities while on duty, in the absence of the General Manager and Manager. The Shift Leader works with the Restaurant Management Team to ensure all activities are consistent with... 
    Immediate start
    Flexible hours
    Shift work

    [CLOSED] Carls Jr - 0142

    Moreno Valley, CA
    11 days ago
  • $17 - $19.5 per hour

     ...05, USA Job Description Posted Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 10:00 AM | Expires Sunday, July 5, 2026 at 9:59 AM Join Our Team as a Shift Leader! Opportunities in California, Texas, and Arizona Are you ready to lead with heart and hustle? At Luna Grill , we’re looking for... 
    Flexible hours
    Shift work
    Night shift
    Weekend work

    Luna Grill

    Riverside, CA
    4 days ago
  • $20 - $21.25 per hour

     ...Title: Shift Leader State: California Reports to: Restaurant Leader Supervises: Shift Team Members FLSA: Non-Exempt Department: Operations Revision/Creation Date: January 1, 2026 Pay Range: $20.00-$21.25/ Hourly Position Mission: The mission of the Shift Leader is to... 
    Hourly pay
    Local area
    Shift work
    Afternoon shift

    Taco Bell

    Corona, CA
    1 day ago
  • $23 - $26 per hour

     ...Our Panda Shift Leader associates are important leaders of our team and are responsible for bringing Panda's mission alive in our restaurants by supporting management in creating food with passion, service with heart and ambiance with pride.As a Shift Lead for our team... 
    Hourly pay
    Full time
    Temporary work
    Local area
    Flexible hours
    Shift work

    Panda Express Inc

    Moreno Valley, CA
    1 day ago
  •  ...Join #TheAbsoluteWurst Team! Dog Haus is seeking a hard‑working, energetic individual for a Shift Lead position. This is an excellent career development opportunity for a food service professional with at least one year of supervisory or management experience in the restaurant... 
    Shift work

    Workstream

    Eastvale, CA
    2 days ago
  •  ...Part Time or Full Time Retirement Plans Available for All Employees Health Benefits for Eligible Full Time Employees Day and Evening shifts Opportunities for Advancements Employee Discounts Qualifications A positive, friendly attitude Good Customer Service skills Cash... 
    Full time
    Part time
    Seasonal work
    Local area
    Flexible hours
    Shift work
    Day shift
    Afternoon shift

    Papa John's

    Colton, CA
    2 days ago
  • 9072 Arby's in Corona, California, is seeking a Shift Leader for full-time or part-time positions with flexible scheduling. Responsibilities include supervising shifts, ensuring quality customer service, and maximizing sales. Candidates should be 18+, possess strong leadership... 
    Full time
    Part time
    Flexible hours
    Shift work

    9072 Arby's

    Corona, CA
    3 days ago
  •  ...customers. We value hardworking and enthusiastic employees and we make it a priority to ensure their success. Responsibilities The Shift Leader will be responsible for coaching Crew Members throughout their shift to execute operational Brand standards and deliver a great... 
    Shift work

    Ontario Trillium Foundation

    Colton, CA
    5 days ago
  •  ...guests Assist the General Manager in managing the restaurant during shifts Requirements Friendly and outgoing personality Ability to...  ...abilities A willingness to learn and to grow with the company Position Shift Leader at Popeye's #J-18808-Ljbffr Alumni Ventures
    Flexible hours
    Shift work
    Weekend work

    Alumni Ventures

    Moreno Valley, CA
    5 days ago
  • A leading cookie company seeks a Shift Leader for its Riverside, CA location. Responsibilities include providing exceptional customer service, managing shift operations, and leading the team. Candidates should have at least one year of customer service experience, and... 
    Daily paid
    Flexible hours
    Shift work
    Night shift

    Insomnia Cookies LLC

    Riverside, CA
    2 days ago
  • Santa Galleria Inc is seeking a Shift Leader/Restaurant Manager/Assistant GM to oversee restaurant operations in Riverside, California. You will lead and develop staff, ensuring food service excellence and a great guest experience. The ideal candidate has 2-5 years in... 
    Shift work

    Santa Galleria Inc

    Riverside, CA
    4 days ago
  • $20 per hour

     ...Shift Leader Opportunity at Insomnia Cookies Insomnia Cookies is one of the fastest growing, late-night, sweet indulgence companies in the country, and we are set to open our newest store in Riverside, CA later this year! At the present time, we are actively interviewing... 
    Daily paid
    Part time
    Work experience placement
    Flexible hours
    Shift work
    Night shift

    Insomnia Cookies

    Riverside, CA
    4 days ago
  • Jimmy John's in Corona, CA is urgently hiring for a Shift Manager. This position involves leading a motivated team in a fun, dynamic work environment where excellent customer service and food quality are priorities. You'll gain invaluable experience while enjoying perks... 
    Immediate start
    Flexible hours
    Shift work

    Jimmy John's

    Corona, CA
    2 days ago
  • Popeyes in Moreno Valley, California is seeking a Shift Leader to oversee restaurant operations during shifts. You will ensure company standards are maintained, supervise employees, and manage guest satisfaction. The ideal candidate should possess basic computer skills... 
    Shift work

    Popeyes

    Moreno Valley, CA
    3 days ago
  • $16.9 - $22 per hour

    Job Summary The Shift Leader plays a key role in assisting the Store Manager with daily store operations, training associates, and ensuring exceptional customer service. This role contributes to achieving business KPIs, upholding store standards, and assisting with various... 
    Part time
    Shift work

    MINISO USA

    Corona, CA
    9 days ago
  • Shift Lead Job Description Firehouse Subs #1822 - Brickyard Riverside We are currently looking for individuals with availability for...  ...to be the best sub shop in every neighborhood. What is a Shift Leader? The Shift Leader is one who supervises the restaurant during a... 
    Full time
    Part time
    Work experience placement
    Casual work
    Shift work

    M-

    Riverside, CA
    2 days ago
  • Luna Grill is seeking a Shift Leader in Riverside, CA to inspire teams and deliver exceptional guest experiences. This hands-on role requires leadership from the floor rather than behind a desk. Key responsibilities include ensuring operational smoothness, leading by example... 
    Shift work

    Luna Grill

    Riverside, CA
    1 day ago
  • A leading pizza delivery company is seeking an Assistant Manager in Riverside, California, responsible for managing shift operations, staff oversight, and adherence to company standards. The ideal candidate will have strong judgment, communication skills, and the ability... 
    Shift work

    Domino's

    Riverside, CA
    1 day ago
  • Workstream is hiring a Shift Manager in Colton, California. The successful candidate will ensure team members complete all assigned duties and provide quality food in a friendly manner. Responsibilities include handling customer complaints, training and motivating staff... 
    Shift work

    Workstream

    Colton, CA
    1 day ago

Do you want to receive more vacancies?

Subscribe and receive similar vacancies to El Pollo Loco Shift Leader. Be the first to apply!