What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shift Lead/Server (Management Development Track) position at Whiskey Cake Kitchen & Bar?
At Whiskey Cake Kitchen & Bar, we believe great leaders are built from the floor up. We are looking for an experienced hospitality professional who thrives in a fast-paced restaurant environment, leads by example, and is ready to grow into restaurant management. This role is designed for a strong server or hospitality leader who wants to take the next step in their career through hands-on leadership development, mentorship, and management training — while still having opportunities to work serving shifts.
What You’ll Do
This position is perfect for a career server or hospitality professional who is ready to move beyond serving and begin developing the skills needed for restaurant management — without leaving the floor behind. If you’re passionate about hospitality, leadership, and growth, we’d love to meet you.
We participate in the E-Verify program. As part of our commitment to maintaining a legal workforce, we verify the employment eligibility of all new hires through E-Verify.
EOE
What You’ll Do
- Lead shifts alongside management to ensure smooth daily operations
- Support and coach front-of-house team members during service
- Deliver exceptional guest experiences while maintaining Whiskey Cake standards
- Assist with floor leadership, team communication, and problem-solving
- Help drive team accountability, hospitality, and restaurant culture
- Work a combination of Shift Lead and Server shifts based on business needs
- Learn operational leadership skills with a clear path toward restaurant management
- Several years of high-volume serving experience
- Previous leadership, trainer, key hourly, or supervisor experience preferred
- Passion for hospitality and team development
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
- Ability to lead confidently in a fast-paced environment
- Desire to grow into a long-term restaurant management career
- Flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays
- Structured leadership development and mentorship
- Opportunity for advancement into restaurant management
- Competitive earning potential through both leadership and serving opportunities
- High-energy, team-oriented culture
- Scratch kitchen and chef-driven environment
- A company that invests in growth from within
This position is perfect for a career server or hospitality professional who is ready to move beyond serving and begin developing the skills needed for restaurant management — without leaving the floor behind. If you’re passionate about hospitality, leadership, and growth, we’d love to meet you.
We participate in the E-Verify program. As part of our commitment to maintaining a legal workforce, we verify the employment eligibility of all new hires through E-Verify.
EOE