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Shift Lead - Five Guys James Island (COMING SOON)

Five Guys Burgers and Fries
Charleston, SC Full Time | Part Time
POSTED ON 10/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/14/2027

Five Guys Shift Leader - New Store Opening! (James Island)

We need rockstar Shift Leaders to help open our new James Island store! If you have leadership experience, love a fast-paced environment, and want to grow into an Assistant or General Manager, the Life's Food family wants you.

The Details

  • Pay Potential: $15 - $20/hr (Base $15.00 - $18.00 per hour daily tips weekly bonuses!)
  • Sign-On Bonus: $150 stay incentive for joining our opening team!
  • Location: 1739 Maybank Hwy, Charleston, SC 29412, USA
  • Role: Shift Lead - Five Guys James Island (COMING SOON)

The Perks

  • Get Paid Faster: Daily tips, weekly bonuses, and DailyPay (access wages instantly!).
  • Free Food: A free, delicious Five Guys meal every shift.
  • Great Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, & 2 weeks PTO (after 90 days).
  • Future Security: 401k with up to 3% company match (after 1 year).
  • Time Off: 2 Holidays (Thanksgiving & Christmas).
  • Real Growth: Fast-track leadership training to move up your career ladder.

What You'll Do

  • Run the Show: Oversee shifts, including opening/closing, register, grill, and prep.
  • Lead the Crew: Motivate, coach, and train the team while keeping the energy high.
  • Protect the Brand: Ensure 100% customer satisfaction, top-tier food quality, and a spotless store.

What You Need

  • Age Requirement: Must be 18 and out of high school (due to hours and leadership duties).
  • Experience: Supervisory experience in food service or retail is highly preferred.
  • Availability: Open availability from 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM, including weekends.
  • The Hustle: Quick decision-making skills, basic math/computer skills, and the physical ability to stand for long shifts and lift up to 50 lbs.

Note: Job description subject to change based on company needs.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

With or without reasonable accommodation, team members must be able to:

  • Stand and walk for up to 8 hours per shift (with scheduled breaks) on tile or non-slip floors
  • Regularly lift and carry up to 50 lbs (e.g., potato bags, produce boxes, oil containers), including from floor to shoulder height
  • Push and pull loaded carts, supply bins, and trash/grease receptacles
  • Frequently bend, squat, kneel, and reach overhead or below waist level to stock, retrieve supplies, and clean
  • Use hands repetitively, with the finger dexterity needed for the POS, food assembly, and wrapping
  • Safely operate hot equipment (flat-top grills, fryers) and tolerate heat, steam, and hot oil
  • Move between the hot cook line and cooler areas (walk-ins, outdoor delivery/trash areas)
  • Work effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume, noisy kitchen
  • Use close, distance, and peripheral vision to read tickets, monitor the grill, and run the register
  • Communicate clearly with guests and teammates and follow safety instructions

Allergen Notice: We cook exclusively in peanut oil, and whole peanuts are served in-restaurant. Team members will regularly handle or be exposed to peanuts, peanut oil, and peanut dust.

Join the Life's Food Family!

This store is part of Life's Food, a fun, family-owned franchisee rocking across NC, SC, & TN. Learn more at www.lifesfood.net.

Have the drive to lead and a passion for perfect burgers? Apply now and help us open James Island with a bang!

Life’s Food is a family-owned franchise group proudly operating over 33 Five Guys restaurants across the Carolinas and Tennessee. For three years running, our employees have recognized us as a \Great Place to Work,\ reflecting our commitment to creating a supportive and rewarding workplace. Learn more about www.lifesfood.net

Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 / hour

Pay:

  • Bonus pay
  • Tips

Benefits:

  • Flexible schedule
  • Referral program
  • Employee discount
  • Paid training
  • Health insurance
  • 401(k) matching

Job Type: fulltime, parttime

Schedule:

  • Weekend availability
  • Holidays
  • Day shift
  • 8 hour shift

Education: High school degree

Work location: On-site

James Island. 1739 Maybank Hwy, Charleston, SC, 29412

Benefits:

Job Training, Free Lunch or Snacks, Employee Discounts

Salary : $15 - $18

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