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Shift Leader

Popeyes Iowa City
Iowa, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/6/2026

FIND YOUR JAM AT POPEYES!

Are you a people developing leader with a passion for food?

JAM Restaurant Group is a growing Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen franchise in Iowa. We are seeking self-motivated, energetic, positive high individuals to join our team as Shift Leaders. This is an entry level leadership role that can lead to future leadership growth within our company. In this position you will provide leadership support for your store and team members. Additionally, you will run daily shifts, assist with new hire training, and help create an amazing customer experience that drive business results. We offer a competitive wage, benefits, and advancement opportunities. While we push hard for results, we want our team to enjoy success in both their career and family life. If you are looking for a rewarding and challenging career with a growing company, then look no further than JAM.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for running a profitable restaurant in the absence of the Restaurant and Assistant General Manager and making sure your location meets Popeyes high level of standards for ---- Quality, Service, and Cleanliness
  • Work with the Restaurant Leadership to drive daily, weekly, monthly quarterly store goals
  • Help drive a positive, fun and energetic store culture
  • Assisting in training, new team members to make sure that they understand their role and have the knowledge to be successful
  • Adhere to all safety and sanitation regulations
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to interact in a positive and professional manner with guests and coworkers
  • Willingness to learn all areas of restaurant operations & work multiple stations

Qualifications and Skills:

  • Applicant must have 6 months of leadership experience in in a Quick Serve Restaurant environment
  • Candidates must have effective oral and written communication skills and can effectively communicate at all levels of the business
  • Must have the ability to display effective leadership skills
  • Ability to use a computer and basic software a must
  • Candidates need to possess the ability to stand for long periods of time, kneel, and lift up to 50 ibs
  • Open to working a 40 hour work schedule (8 to10 hour days) and available on evenings, weekends and holidays
  • Must be ServSafe certified or capable of attaining certification.
  • Must have a reliable vehicle and valid driver’s license

Benefits Include:

  • Starting Wages from $16.00 - $20.00 per hour bonus potential 
  • Tuition reimbursement opportunity
  • Advancement Opportunities
  • 100% company paid for Tele-Health program
  • Free Meals and Discounts

JAM Restaurant Group is an Equal Opportunity employer. All persons shall have the opportunity to be considered for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, alienage or citizenship status, age, disability, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and other related conditions), sexual orientation, genetic information / characteristics, veteran or military status, marital status or any other characteristic provided by applicable federal, state or local laws.

You can also submit an application to our company for our other locations by visiting;

www.nowhiring.com/findyourjam/

Salary : $16 - $18

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