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Shift Manager

Dave's Hot Chicken
Santa Maria, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/16/2026

Dave's Hot Chicken - Urgent Shift Manager Needed!

Are you passionate about leading a team in a fast-paced, delicious environment? Do you thrive in ensuring top-notch customer service and operational excellence?

Dave's Hot Chicken, a renowned hotspot for the juiciest and most tender hot chicken, is looking for a highly skilled Shift Manager to join our dynamic team. As a Shift Manager at Dave's Hot Chicken, you will have the opportunity to learn and grow in a loving, enthusiastic atmosphere while enjoying employee discounts on our mouth-watering menu items.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Follow the DHC Training Program to master new skills and responsibilities
  • Organize shift schedules and monitor Team Members' performance
  • Ensure restaurant cleanliness and uphold food quality standards
  • Handle guest concerns professionally and maintain a positive attitude
  • Train and supervise Team Members to maintain high productivity levels

Requirements:

  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred
  • Must be at least 18 years old and fluent in English
  • Flexible availability for nights, weekends, and holidays
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and lift up to 75 lbs comfortably
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

Transportation & Accessibility:

  • Must have reliable transportation.
  • Effective communication tools to stay in touch with the team

If you are a motivated individual looking to join a fun and rewarding team, apply now to join the Dave's Hot Chicken family!

Dave’s Hot Chicken was created by best friends Dave Kopushyan, Arman Oganesyan, and Tommy and Gary Rubenyan. Dave, a chef trained in Thomas Keller’s (French Laundry) organization set out to create the perfect Hot Chicken by searching, tasting, and frying. The four friends scrounged up $900 to put a tiny stand in an East Hollywood parking lot. The menu was simple, and the chicken was the star. And what chicken it is! Sourced and prepared to be the juiciest and most tender imaginable with each piece topped with Dave’s own mix of spices ranging from No Spice to “The Reaper.”
Arman created Instagram buzz and the lines began to grow. Two nights later, Eater/LA showed up to see what the fuss was about. The next morning's headline read "East Hollywood's Late Night Chicken Stand Might Blow Your Mind." Almost instantly, the lines stretched around the block.
A year later, the boys had the money to open a shop in a hip strip-mall with décor by local street artists, where the crowds continued to grow with wait-times of an hour and more. From there, the incredibly craveable “Hot and Spicy” varieties have created a cult following with rave reviews across the U.S. and Canada.

Salary : $22 - $23

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