Shift Leader

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary
Cheba Hut Ben Hur is looking for a Shift Leader who can run a smooth shift, protect the vibe, and hold the standard without acting like a robot.

This role is for someone who can lead from the floor, not from the sidelines. You’ll help guide the crew, keep the shop clean, make sure the food is right, communicate clearly, and jump in wherever the team needs you. Some shifts will be easy. Some shifts will be short-staffed, busy, weird, loud, and messy. We need someone who can stay aware, call audibles, and keep the crew moving in the right direction.

At our shop, we prioritize people over profits and integrity over skillset. Skill matters, but character matters more. We can train systems. We can train checklists. We can train ticket times. We cannot train someone to care, tell the truth, treat people right, and take pride in the shift.

If you can be the thermostat, not the thermometer, meaning you help set the tone instead of just reacting to it, this might be your spot.

What You’ll Do
Lead the crew during scheduled shifts

Help create a positive, motivating, and respectful work environment

Uphold Cheba Hut’s “Big 4”: atmosphere, cleanliness, interaction, and product quality

Keep your head on a swivel and maintain awareness of the whole shop

Help make sure food is made correctly, safely, and to Cheba Hut standards

Coach crew members in the moment with respect and consistency

Hold people accountable without playing favorites

Work shoulder-to-shoulder with the team during busy or stressful shifts

Help manage labor, productivity, and shift flow

Write prep lists and stock lists based on shop needs

Complete line checks, food safety checks, waste logs, and shift checklists

Maintain FIFO, product rotation, and food safety standards

Communicate important shift notes and team feedback to shop leadership

Help protect the customer experience from the lobby to the line

Call audibles when the shift needs a different plan

Keep service areas, tables, line, bar, bathrooms, and BOH clean and ready

Support the GM and Assistant GM with shop operations

What We’re Looking For
We are looking for someone who:

Has integrity and self-direction

Leads by example instead of just giving orders

Can stay calm when the shop gets busy

Understands that leadership means serving the team, not acting above the team

Communicates clearly in both good and difficult moments

Can coach without being disrespectful

Can hold a standard without killing the vibe

Treats every crew member fairly, no favorites

Takes food safety and cleanliness seriously

Is comfortable working in a cannabis-themed restaurant culture

Is willing to solve problems and see things through

Can prioritize when multiple things need attention at the same time

Has strong awareness of guests, crew, product, cleanliness, and timing

Is willing to do dishes, trash, cleaning, prep, line work, and whatever else the shift needs

Experience and Requirements
Previous restaurant, hospitality, or leadership experience preferred

Food safety certification required or ability to obtain required certification

Must be able to work nights, weekends, and variable shifts

Must be able to stand for long periods

Must be able to lift up to 47 lbs

Must be able to work in mentally and physically stressful situations

Must be able to work around meat, cheese, breads, sauces, vegetables, and other food products

Overtime may be required

What Makes a Great Shift Leader Here
A great Shift Leader at Cheba Hut is not just the person with keys. It is the person the crew can trust.

You notice the lobby before it gets bad. You hear the printer before the line gets buried. You can tell when someone is overwhelmed before they crash. You know when to coach, when to jump in, when to move people around, and when to get the GM involved.

You do not need to be perfect. But you do need to care, own your mistakes, and help the crew get better.

Why Work With Us
Cheba Hut is fun, but we are not loose. We joke around, but standards still matter. We want people who can bring personality, hustle, and leadership without ego.

If you want to grow as a leader, build a strong crew, and help create a shop where people actually like working, apply today.

Job Type
Full-time

Pay
$15 per hour plus tips

Schedule
Day shifts

Night shifts

Weekends

Holidays as needed

Overtime as needed