Restaurant Shift Leader
Location: San Bernardino, CA
Schedule: Full Time or Part Time, On Site
Compensation: Competitive hourly pay based on experience
Start Building Your Restaurant Leadership Career
Ready to take on more responsibility and help a restaurant team succeed? We are hiring a Shift Leader in San Bernardino who brings a dependable work ethic, a positive attitude, and a commitment to great service.
In this introductory management position, you will guide employees through daily shift activities, help maintain restaurant standards, and keep service moving efficiently. Previous leadership experience is welcome, but this opportunity is also suited to someone ready to step into their first supervisory role.
What You Will Do
Working with the General Manager and restaurant leadership team, you will help coordinate assigned shifts and provide support wherever it is needed. You will learn crew positions so you can demonstrate procedures, coach employees, and assist during busy periods. When assigned, you may serve as the manager on duty.
Guide the Team
Communicate shift priorities and provide clear direction to employees.
Help position team members where they can best support service.
Demonstrate proper work procedures and assist employees as they learn.
Participate in opening, shift transitions, and closing activities.
Encourage cooperation, accountability, and a welcoming atmosphere.
Maintain a professional approach when handling busy periods or unexpected challenges.
Deliver a Great Guest Experience
Help the team serve orders promptly, accurately, and courteously.
Respond to guest concerns and involve management when additional support is needed.
Keep dining areas, service stations, and other guest spaces clean and organized.
Reinforce friendly interactions and consistent service throughout the shift.
Keep Daily Operations Organized
Assist with inventory counts, product receiving, ordering, and routine record keeping.
Complete assigned checklists and verify that shift responsibilities are finished.
Follow established sales procedures and support daily cash controls.
Work your posted schedule and communicate scheduling changes or concerns to management.
Handle Payments and Cash Responsibly
Enter orders and process payments accurately using the restaurants register system.
Follow company requirements for register assignments and cash handling.
Assist with cash counts and review discrepancies according to policy.
Complete assigned safe and deposit procedures.
Protect cash, keys, and other restaurant assets.
Maintain Food Quality and Sanitation
Check that food is prepared, held, and served according to established standards.
Monitor temperatures, product quality, and critical food safety checkpoints.
Address food safety concerns promptly and follow required corrective procedures.
Reinforce proper food handling, cleaning, and sanitation practices.
Complete required food safety instruction and ongoing training.
Support a Safe Workplace
Follow security procedures when opening or closing the restaurant.
Report injuries, accidents, equipment issues, and unsafe conditions immediately.
Use cleaning chemicals and restaurant equipment according to instructions.
Promote safe work habits that protect employees and guests.
What We Are Looking For
At least 18 years of age.
High school diploma or GED.
Zero to three years of experience in restaurants, cashiering, serving, food preparation, cooking, or customer service preferred.
Prior supervisory experience is helpful but not required.
Willingness to complete a background check if required.
Ability to obtain a Food Handler Card within the applicable state or county timeframe.
Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English.
Clear communication skills and a cooperative approach to working with others.
Ability to explain tasks, demonstrate procedures, and coach team members.
Comfort working in a busy restaurant with changing priorities.
Physical Expectations
Stand and walk for extended periods throughout most of the shift.
Bend, stoop, and lift items weighing up to 40 pounds.
Work around kitchen equipment, cleaning products, and active food preparation areas.
Benefits and Perks
Food discounts.
Flexible work schedules.
401(k).
Scholarship opportunities.
Leadership training and career advancement opportunities.
Paid vacation.
Paid sick leave.
Medical, dental, vision, and additional health benefits for eligible team members.
Quarterly bonus program.
Company-paid state or county mandated Food Handler Card, completed within the required timeframe.
Grow With the Team
Build practical management experience while helping employees succeed and guests enjoy their visit. This Shift Leader opportunity offers hands-on learning and a path toward greater responsibility in restaurant management.
