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Shift Leader

Popeyes
Gastonia, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 12/4/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/30/2026

We are looking for self-motivated, fun, and energetic people to join our team. We treat our people with respect and honesty. We are also committed to providing our employees with a stable, safe, and enjoyable work environment so they may realize their greatest potential and explore your career potential.

Shift Coordinator's Benefits

Dental Insurance 

Medical Insurance 

Vision Insurance 

Free Meals

Vacation

Life Insurance Options (after waiting period - 18 and older only due to legal constraints)

Short Term Disability Option (after waiting period - 18 and older only due to legal constraints)

Accidental Insurance Option (after waiting period - 18 and older only due to legal constraints)

Cancer Insurance Option (after waiting period - 18 and older only due to legal constraints)

Free Meals

Shift Coordinator's Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Greets Guests with a smile while receiving orders and processing payments

Prepares and packages food and drink products

Responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of the restaurant, including dining room, restroom & exterior

Maintains health and safety standards in work areas

Demonstrate knowledge of the brand and menu items

Check food quality and food temperature throughout the day to ensure the food is fresh and safe to serve

Unloads and stocks inventory items as needed

Prompt and regular attendance on assigned shifts

Acts with integrity and honesty, and promotes the culture of Popeyes

Shift Leader's Qualifications and skills

Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age

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

Available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays

Shift Leader's Physical Demands

Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and or up to 15 pounds of force frequently, 

Ability to carry products/boxes and miscellaneous weighing no more than 60 pounds

Consistently operates registers

Consistently handle product preparation

Consistently kneel and follow proper lifting procedures

Frequently stoop and pick up supplies and trash

Consistently y push to open and close door to store and storage shed as well as cooler and freezers

Consistently stand during serving customers and training

Consistently talk to and listen to fellow team members and Guests

Consistently lifts for product preparation, stocking, and inventory

This job posting is for a franchisee of Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen.

Popeyes is an equal opportunity employer that makes employment decisions based on skills and experience and we encourage all qualified applicants to apply.

Founded in 1972, Popeyes® has more than 40 years of history and culinary tradition. Popeyes® owes its beginnings to entrepreneur and culinary innovator, Al Copeland. With one small restaurant and a big idea, Copeland introduced the New Orleans–style fried chicken that has now made the brand famous throughout the world. Popeyes® culinary heritage is built upon the rich Cajun and creole flavor profiles that are unmistakably Louisiana. We continuously draw upon and celebrate this heritage to inspire new, authentic menu creations the world craves. Popeyes distinguishes itself with a unique New Orleans style menu featuring spicy chicken, chicken tenders, fried shrimp and other regional items. This unique and flavorful food has allowed Popeyes to become one of the world’s largest chicken quick service restaurants, with over 2,700 restaurants in the U.S. and around the world.

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