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Smashburger
Restaurant Shift Leader
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What they do
A Restaurant or Food Service Supervisor supervises food preparation and staff for a restaurant or dining hall. Manages budget for food supplies, equipment and staff; hires and trains staff; monitors food safety procedures. May plan menus or work with chefs or dieticians to plan menus. Works in a school, hospital, nursing home or other institution.
$37,653 / year median in Utah
+19% projected growth
Job Description
Restaurant Shift Leader Smashburger - 3.1 Lehi, UT Job Details Full-time $35,000 - $55,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Paid training Health insurance Paid time off Employee discount Flexible schedule Qualifications Food quality maintenance Kitchen health and safety standards Teamwork Operations management Food service health code compliance Sales transaction processing Quick service & fast food restaurant experience Basic math Job-specific skills training (staff training program) Labor cost analysis Cooking Shift management Team development Supervising experience Cash register operations Kitchen cost control Hospitality industry experience Kitchen staff training Cost reduction Conflict management Payment processing in food service Materials management in food and beverage Managing kitchen staff Restaurant cost management POS systems Staff development Full Job Description Job Summary Join our dynamic team as a Restaurant Shift Leader, where you'll play a vital role in ensuring smooth daily operations and delivering exceptional customer experiences. As a key leader during your shift, you'll oversee food preparation, manage staff, and maintain high standards of food safety and service. Your energetic leadership will motivate your team, uphold quality standards, and drive operational excellence in a fast-paced environment. This paid position offers a fantastic opportunity to develop managerial skills while contributing to a vibrant hospitality setting. Responsibilities Supervise and coordinate all restaurant activities during your shift, ensuring efficient food service and customer satisfaction Lead staff training and development, fostering a positive team environment focused on teamwork and high performance Oversee food preparation, cooking, and food handling processes to meet safety and quality standards Manage POS systems (including Aloha POS and Micros POS) for order processing, cash handling, and transaction accuracy Control inventory levels, monitor stock rotation, and assist with ordering supplies to minimize waste and optimize food costs Enforce food safety protocols, sanitation procedures, and compliance with health regulations to ensure a safe dining environment Handle customer inquiries, resolve issues promptly, and ensure an overall positive dining experience for guests Requirements Proven experience in quick service or fast food restaurant environments with strong knowledge of food preparation and kitchen operations Previous supervisory or management experience in hospitality or food service management roles Familiarity with POS systems such as Aloha POS and Micros POS; cash handling experience required Strong understanding of inventory control, food safety management, and labor cost optimization Excellent communication skills with the ability to lead teams effectively and manage conflict diplomatically Ability to perform basic math calculations accurately for order processing, cash handling, and inventory management Experience in casual dining, catering, banquet service or hotel food service is a plus Demonstrated leadership in managing hospitality teams with a focus on training & development and operational excellence Join us as a Restaurant Shift Leader where your energy fuels our success! Bring your culinary expertise, leadership skills, and passion for hospitality to create memorable dining experiences every day. We're committed to supporting your growth through ongoing training & development opportunities while fostering a vibrant team environment. This is more than just a job — it's your chance to lead with enthusiasm in an exciting culinary setting!