Shift Manager
$33,280–$39,520 year
On-siteMilwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Job Summary
Oversee daily restaurant operations during assigned shifts, managing front-line teams to ensure high service standards, food quality, and cleanliness. Lead staff through coaching, task delegation, and adherence to company policies while resolving customer complaints and operational challenges promptly. Monitor performance metrics including speed of service and labor costs, manage cash handling and register operations, and ensure compliance with food safety and sanitation regulations. Maintain flexible schedules covering nights, weekends, and holidays in a fast-paced environment.
Required Qualifications
- Ability to stand for extended periods (4-8+ hours) with periodic breaks
- Perform repetitive motions, including frequent use of hands and arms for tasks such as chopping, stirring, carrying, and operating equipment
- Frequent bending, stooping, squatting, stretching, twisting, and reaching above eye level
- Capability to walk up and down stairs and use a step ladder as needed
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly as part of job duties, including but not limited to food supplies, dishware, and equipment
- Ability to move around the kitchen quickly and efficiently
- Compliance with food safety and sanitation regulations
- Flexible scheduling, including nights, weekends, and holidays
- Work in a loud, fast-paced environment
- Employees may regularly work in varying temperature zones, including hot kitchen areas with stoves, ovens, grills, and fryers, as well as cold storage areas like refrigerators and freezers
- May involve exposure to heat, noise, and cleaning chemicals in the kitchen area
- Proper personal protective equipment (PPE) and training to ensure safety and comfort while handling temperature-sensitive tasks
- Awareness of temperature fluctuations and safe practices is essential for maintaining food safety standards and personal well-being
- Awareness of potential hazards such as hot surfaces, sharp objects, and wet floors
- Previous experience in food service, preferably in a supervisory or leadership role
- Strong leadership and people management skills to effectively lead a team and foster a positive work environment
- Excellent customer service skills with the ability to resolve complaints and ensure customer satisfaction
- Clear and effective communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to relay information to team members and management
- Ability to make decisions quickly and effectively, resolving issues with minimal disruption
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously
- High level of attention to detail in maintaining restaurant standards and meeting customer expectations
Desired Qualifications
- A background in fast-casual or quick-service restaurants is a plus
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