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Shift Leader Kent Popeyes

Popeyes
Kent, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/27/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/27/2026

 

Reports To:

General Manager

Job Location:

Field

FLSA Status Type:

Non-Exempt - Hourly

Direct Reports:

None

 

 

 

 

Shift Leader

        

 

                                                         

Position Overview

The Shift Leader role at Ambrosia QSR is a variable-hour position responsible for overseeing designated shifts to support daily restaurant operations. After certification, Shift Leaders manage assigned time periods, ensuring guest satisfaction, team coordination, and the successful execution of restaurant initiatives. During peak hours, they work at the front of the restaurant, leading the team to provide a high-quality guest experience. Proficient in all team member roles and responsibilities, shift leaders effectively manage operations in the absence of a general manager and responsibilities will vary based on the needs of the specific restaurant.

Job Responsibilities

Team

  • Train and develop staff by implementing established training plans and systems to achieve targeted goals
  • Ensure that employees take the required breaks and comply with minor work limitations as directed
  • Prevent team members from performing work duties if they exhibit signs of illness or are unfit for duty
  • Promptly report employee concerns or complaints to the General Manager and Human Resources

Guests

  • Ensure every guest has an outstanding dining experience by providing exceptional service and resolving any concern with professionalism and sound judgment
  • Conduct routine walkthroughs of the restaurant, including the parking lot, restrooms, and dining areas, while engaging with guests to enhance their experience
  • Exhibit a strong sense of urgency and a guest-first mindset, consistently promoting excellent customer service
  • Effectively manage guest concerns and complaints in the absence of upper management, ensuring prompt and satisfactory resolutions
  • Foster a safe, inclusive, and respectful work environment by upholding company policies against harassment, discrimination, and retaliation, and promptly report any concerns to the General Manager and Human Resources
  • Maintain a professional appearance by wearing a clean uniform and slip-resistant shoes
  • Follow hygiene and food safety protocols, including frequent handwashing
  • Prioritize workplace health and safety by not reporting to work when ill and notifying management promptly if you are unable to work a scheduled shift

 

Operations

  • Oversee compliance with all food safety regulations and enforce restaurant safety procedures
  • Ensure staff are properly trained and prepared for promotions & LTOs
  • Use a headset to monitor team interactions with guests, providing praise coaching, or redirection as needed
  • Identify and troubleshoot basic equipment maintenance issues to ensure smooth operations
  • Maintain daily food safety compliance and uphold operational standards
  • Communicate effectively with the General Manager and other leadership as necessary
  • Deliver exceptional guest service and support team members by actively working in front-of-house operations

Profitability

  • Ensure all food orders, specialty drinks and desserts follow company recipes, brand standards, and are accurately recorded in the POS system
  • Organize for shift readiness by positioning team members to meet sales demands while managing waste and prep systems to control costs
  • Utilize equipment, small wares, and products as intended, troubleshoot minor issues, and report malfunctioning or unsafe equipment immediately
  • Enforce the proper use of safety equipment by all employees to maintain a secure work environment
  • Follow company policies and procedures for cash handling to ensure accuracy, security, and compliance with financial guidelines

Education and Work Experience

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Serv Safe training & certificate
  • Prior experience with a POS System
  • Shift control training is conducted at the current restaurant and verified by the General Manager and District Manager

Qualifications and Skills

  • Authorized to work in the United States
  • Must be at least 18 years of age
  • Able to successfully pass a background check, including criminal history and a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)
  • Ensure compliance with all required training as mandated by local, state, and federal laws, as well as company policies, to maintain operational and regulatory standards
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective collaboration with team members and supervisors
  • Dedicated to hands-on leadership, focusing on team development and growth
  • Be able to work with, coach, and develop a diverse group of people from different backgrounds and with varying strengths
  • Demonstrate the core Cultural Foundations of Energy, Engagement, Empathy, and Execution through all interactions with internal and external stakeholders
 

 

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

The work environment is fast-paced, high-energy, and dynamic, requiring the ability to multitask and remain organized under pressure. You will be working in a team-oriented atmosphere, collaborating with other members of the team to ensure smooth restaurant operations. This role involves frequent interaction with customers, creating a welcoming and efficient dining experience. The restaurant environment includes both indoor and outdoor areas, and you may be required to stand, walk, and move throughout the shift. Safety and cleanliness are top priorities, and all staff members are expected to follow health and safety protocols. Flexibility in working hours, including nights, weekends, and some holidays, is required.

Benefits

Medical – United Healthcare and Kaiser

Flexible Spending Accounts – Medical, Limited Dental & Vision, Dependent Day Care

Sick Time – 1 hour for every 30 hours worked, no waiting period

Direct Deposit

Matching 401(K) and Roth retirement savings plans – age 20 or above

Flexible Scheduling
Growth Opportunities

Complimentary meal for each shift worked

Salary : $20 - $22

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