Shift Leader (Full-Time)

To our guests, Zaxbys is more than just a place to eat - it's a place to have fun, spend time with friends, and enjoy great food.
The Shift Leader's role is to manage the product, process, and people required to execute a shift. This role has supervisory and decision-making power to assign tasks to team members and respond to guest complaints. Setting shift goals and aligning processes and tasks to these goals is critical to success in this role. The Shift Leader ensures their team is meeting benchmarks for success, takes care of issues with equipment, and is responsible for closing and opening tasks. As a leader in the restaurant, the Shift Leader continuously trains and coaches team members to further develop skills and ensure procedural standards are met.
FREE Meals On Shift & 50% Off Meals Off Shift
Flexible Schedule
Additional Benefits for Full-Time Team Members
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Short and Long-Term Disability
Employer-Paid Life Insurance
Complete all training requirements including:
Zaxbys Shift Leader Development Plan
Food Safety Certification
Any additional training required by Zax LLC
Create a culture of high-performance and train and coach team members to meet all company standards
Mentor, coach, and develop team members and communicate performance concerns to your General Manager
Prioritize the guest and team member experience and resolve complaints and concerns in a friendly and respectful manner
Communicate shift goals and motivate team members to meet goals and perform to their highest ability level
Delegate tasks to team members and supervise performance during a shift
Maintain operational standards and ensure compliance with all Zaxby's Franchising LLC and Zax LLC guidelines, policies, and procedures
Ensure service, product quality, and cleanliness standards are consistently upheld
Receive and reconcile truck deliveries, ensure product is properly stocked, and complete daily inventory counts
Manage food production and quality by monitoring prepping, cooking, and holding processes and taking corrective action when necessary
Track food safety and quality throughout the shift and ensure guests receive accurate orders that meet company standards and guest satisfaction
Plan shift duties and ensure opening and closing duties are complete
Collaborate with management team to develop goals and report back to management on goal progress
Ensure processes, policies, and procedures are properly followed throughout daily operations
Follow company cash management policies
Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local laws and guidelines
Utilize management tools and keep neat, accurate, and current records
Maintain an attitude of flexibility that allows performance above and beyond the parameters of this position description
Immediately report all human resources and risk management concerns to your General Manager and District Manager
All other duties necessary to ensure restaurant operations function properly
Must be 18 years of age or older
Ability to work a flexible schedule including days, nights, weekends, and holidays
Part-time: Full-time: Demonstrates leadership qualities, organizational skills, and ability to interact cooperatively with others
Follows company standards and local laws with regards to employee time punches
knowledge of required company software and tools
Ability to multi-task and manage time effectively
Maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception to observe and respond to the environment
Work in an environment that features hot and cold temperature variations and exposure to food allergens
Operate and work safely with restaurant equipment including, but not limited to, knives, fryers, and potentially hazardous equipment
Zax LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment decisions based on any factor protected by federal, state, or local law.