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Wendy's
Wendys Shift Manager
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What they do
A Restaurant or Food Service Manager oversees daily operations at a restaurant or an institution that serves meals such as a college or hospital. Hires, trains and supervises food service workers, manages meal and work schedules, supervises supply orders, food preparation and the quality of food and service, and monitors compliance with health regulations.
$59,536 / year median in Virginia
+8% projected growth
Job Description
Wendy's Shift Manager - Now Hiring Join a team that feels like family. At Wendy's, we're looking for dependable, motivated people who enjoy working with others, serving great food, and building a career they can be proud of. If you value respect, honesty, and doing things the right way, you'll fit right in. Our founder, Dave Thomas, believed in three simple principles: Do the right thing. Treat people with respect. Make food better than expected. If those values match yours, we'd love to meet you. What You'll Do As a Shift Manager, you help keep the restaurant running smoothly and create a positive experience for both guests and team members. In this role, you will: Lead and support your team throughout the shift Deliver excellent customer service and resolve concerns professionally Train new employees and reinforce Wendy's standards Maintain food safety, cleanliness, and operational procedures Ensure orders are accurate, timely, and meet brand expectations Help foster a friendly, fast-paced, and encouraging work environment What You Bring To be successful, you should have: At least one year of restaurant experience Experience leading, organizing, or supervising a team Strong customer service, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills The ability to give and receive direction respectfully Flexible availability, including nights and weekends Physical & Job Requirements Shift Managers must be able to: Travel to other Wendy's locations when needed Stand, walk, and move throughout the shift Lift 25-50 lbs. occasionally Work in various weather conditions (such as rain while assisting drive‑thru or taking out trash) Use restaurant equipment including headsets, registers, grills, and follow all brand standards Why Wendy's We believe people are our greatest strength. When you join us, you'll find: A respectful, supportive workplace Opportunities to grow into leadership roles A team where your contributions truly matter Equal Opportunity Employer Wendy's is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer . We welcome all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or any other protected status. We also provide reasonable accommodations to help individuals with disabilities perform essential job functions, as required by Virginia and federal law. Work in various weather conditions (such as rain while assisting drive‑thru or taking out trash) Use restaurant equipment including headsets, registers, grills, and follow all brand standards