Fast Casual Shift Lead - Late Night

Fast Casual Shift Lead - Late Night Shift Lead – Late Night/Overnight Zaxby's – Louisville (Central Ave) Earn up to $20 per hour, including late-night shift differential pay Restaurant open until 3:00 a.m. We're building a dedicated late-night team—and we're looking for a dependable Shift Lead who can take ownership of the restaurant during this important new daypart. As the Late-Night Shift Lead, you'll lead a small, cross-trained team serving our full menu through the drive-thru until 3:00 a.m. You'll be responsible for keeping the team organized, delivering excellent food and service, maintaining a safe operation, and leaving the restaurant ready for the next morning. This is an opportunity for a strong restaurant operator who enjoys leading a team, solving problems, and working with limited supervision. What You'll Do Lead and support the late-night team throughout the shift Assign positions and adjust the team as business levels change Oversee drive-thru service, order accuracy, food quality, and speed Assist with order taking, payments, expediting, food preparation, and assembly Maintain food-safety, sanitation, security, and cash-handling standards Respond professionally to customer concerns and unexpected situations Manage product levels, waste, stocking, and late-night production Complete closing responsibilities and provide a clean, organized handoff to the morning team Communicate staffing, maintenance, safety, and operational concerns to restaurant leadership What We're Looking For Dependable and consistently available for late-night shifts Confident leading a small team without constant supervision Willing and able to work in every restaurant position Calm, professional, and decisive during busy or unexpected situations Strong communication and guest-service skills High standards for cleanliness, food quality, and team accountability Restaurant leadership experience preferred Must meet company requirements for age, food-safety certification, and handling restaurant funds Must have reliable transportation Schedule Expectations This position supports restaurant operations through our 3:00 a.m. closing time. Scheduled shifts may continue beyond 3:00 a.m. to complete cleaning, closing, and the morning handoff. Candidates should have consistent late-night availability, including weekends and some holidays. Pay and Benefits Earn up to $20 per hour , including late-night shift differential pay Healthcare benefits Paid time off Free meals while working Food discounts for friends and family Quarterly bonus opportunities Leadership training and advancement opportunities If you're dependable, take pride in running a strong shift, and want an opportunity to lead, we'd like to meet you. Apply today to help lead Zaxby's after dark. PI2f018f474f7f-38271-41929411