Shift Leader

Taco Time Northwest

Shift Leader overseeing restaurant operations at Taco Time. Responsibilities include training employees and ensuring quality guest service while managing daily operations.

Posted 8/1/2026full-timeBurien, DesMoines, Edmonds, Issaquah, Kenmore, Kent, Kirkland, Redmond, Renton, Stanwood • Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $24 - $26 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership in food preparation and service, ensuring adherence to safety policies and quality standards while effectively managing team dynamics in a fast-paced environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Food Handlers PermitCustomer Service ExcellenceTeam CollaborationShift ManagementBasic Math Skills

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Hard Skills

Food PreparationCooking TechniquesMenu KnowledgeCash ControlWorkflow Coordination

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationAttention to DetailProblem SolvingMulti-taskingCoaching

Certifications & Qualifications

Food Handlers Permit

Industry Keywords

Corporate Restaurant ExperienceWorkplace Safety PoliciesQuality AssuranceGuest ServiceEfficiency Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Directs, coordinates, and participates in preparation of, and cooking, assembling or packaging of food served or prepared by crew members.
Issues written and oral instructions, establishing priorities and sequences to expedite workflow.
Assigns duties and examines work for completeness, efficiency, and conformance to policies and procedures.
Reconciles daily receipts using cash control sheet and daily sales log, records drops and banks daily.
Ability to demonstrate complete understanding of our menu.
Assist with serving orders while tending to our guests needs.
Coaches others through the enforcement of all workplace safety policies and procedures.
Communicates performance issues to assistant general manager and general manager.
Creates and executes shift goals and enforces policies during shift.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Food handlers permit
Three months to six months of practical experience in a corporate owned restaurant.
Must be 18 years of age or older
Highest commitment to quality customer service with the ability to work with a team.
Ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment.
Strong communication skills, and have the ability to listen attentively to guests and team members.
Ability to demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness, always looks for ways to improve and promote quality.
Ability to work with minimal supervision, accomplish tasks without instruction and at times problem solve for the best solution
Basic math skills.
Must be able to frequently move and/or lift product, containers etc from 10 to 50 pounds

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive Wages
Incentive bonus potential up to $800
Pay Day every Friday
Medical & Dental Benefits
401k Retirement Plans
Childcare Assistance
Education Assistance
Quality of Life and flexible schedules
Free Employee Shift Meals
Paid Time Off
Promotions from Within
Taco Time Cares - Employee Hardship Program
Employee Discount for employee and immediate family
Using the Taco Time NW App, employees can purchase up to $40.00 worth of Taco Time, 3 times per week (during non-prime time hours)