Restaurant Opening or Closing Shift Leader

Opening Shift Leader

Minnie Bird is a hospitality-first fast-casual brand bringing together craveable chicken, destination beverages, and experience-driven hospitality in a way no one else does. We serve hand-breaded chicken prepared fresh throughout the day, scratch-made sides, dirty sodas, complimentary soft serve, and genuine hospitality that keeps guests coming back. Whether guests order at the counter or through our drive-thru, our goal is simple: deliver an experience worth going out of the way for.

We're looking for an exceptional Opening Shift Leader to help lead the flock and set the restaurant up for success each day. If you're reliable, organized, energized by a fast-paced environment, and passionate about great food and hospitality, we'd love to meet you.

What You'll Do

• Lead opening shifts and ensure the restaurant is fully prepared and guest-ready before opening
• Arrive on time and take ownership of opening procedures, checklists, and restaurant readiness
• Help organize and lead the opening team, assigning responsibilities and keeping the shift on track
• Ensure prep, hand-breaded chicken, scratch-made sides, beverages, and other menu items are prepared to Minnie Bird standards
• Verify equipment, stations, dining room, drive-thru, and back-of-house areas are clean, stocked, and ready for service
• Uphold high standards for food quality, cleanliness, food safety, and hospitality
• Lead by example and create exceptional guest experiences in both the dining room and drive-thru
• Help maintain drive-thru speed, accuracy, and guest satisfaction standards
• Coach and support team members throughout the shift
• Follow food safety, temperature, sanitation, and opening procedures consistently
• Communicate any equipment, inventory, staffing, or operational issues to restaurant management
• Help ensure a smooth transition from opening prep into lunch and peak business periods
• Foster a positive, energetic, accountable, and respectful team culture
• Serve as a role model for Minnie Bird's values and hospitality standards

What We're Looking For

• Restaurant leadership or shift leadership experience required
• QSR or fast-casual restaurant experience required
• Drive-thru experience preferred
• Experience with restaurant opening, prep, or morning operations is a plus
• Strong reliability, organization, and attention to detail
• Ability to lead a team and keep opening tasks on schedule
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Passion for hospitality and creating memorable guest experiences
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Food safety certification (or willingness to obtain, as required)
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and a team-first mindset
• A genuine passion for great food, great people, and continuous improvement

Schedule & Availability

• Must have consistent morning - midafternoon availability
• Ability to regularly work opening shifts and arrive before restaurant opening
• Weekend availability may be required based on restaurant needs
• Leaders are expected to be present during key transition and peak business periods
• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform the physical requirements of restaurant operations

Why Minnie Bird

At Minnie Bird, we believe great days start with great openings. Our Opening Shift Leaders play a critical role in setting the tone for the restaurant, preparing the team for success, and making sure every guest walks into a restaurant that's ready to deliver

Compensation, benefits, and specific employment terms are determined by the independently owned and operated franchisee.

Closing Shift Leader

Minnie Bird is a hospitality-first fast-casual brand bringing together craveable chicken, destination beverages, and experience-driven hospitality in a way no one else does. We serve hand-breaded chicken prepared fresh throughout the day, scratch-made sides, dirty sodas, complimentary soft serve, and genuine hospitality that keeps guests coming back. Whether guests order at the counter or through our drive-thru, our goal is simple: deliver an experience worth going out of the way for.

We're looking for an exceptional Closing Shift Leader to help lead the flock and finish each day strong. If you're reliable, organized, energized by a fast-paced environment, and committed to great food, hospitality, and operational excellence, we'd love to meet you.

What You'll Do

• Lead closing shifts and ensure the restaurant finishes the day clean, organized, secure, and ready for the next morning
• Lead by example and create exceptional guest experiences in both the dining room and drive-thru
• Help organize and lead the closing team, assigning responsibilities and keeping the shift on track
• Maintain strong execution during dinner and other peak evening business periods
• Help maintain drive-thru speed, accuracy, and guest satisfaction standards
• Ensure hand-breaded chicken, scratch-made sides, beverages, and other menu items are prepared consistently to Minnie Bird standards
• Uphold high standards for food quality, cleanliness, food safety, and hospitality
• Ensure closing cleaning, stocking, sanitation, and side-work procedures are completed thoroughly and on time
• Verify equipment, stations, dining room, drive-thru, and back-of-house areas are properly cleaned and secured
• Coach and support team members throughout the shift
• Follow food safety, temperature, sanitation, cash-handling, and closing procedures consistently
• Assist with end-of-day cash handling, deposits, and restaurant security procedures as assigned
• Communicate any equipment, inventory, staffing, guest, or operational issues to restaurant management
• Help prepare the restaurant for a smooth and successful opening the following day
• Foster a positive, energetic, accountable, and respectful team culture
• Serve as a role model for Minnie
• Bird's values and hospitality standards

What We're Looking For

• Restaurant leadership or shift leadership experience required
• QSR or fast-casual restaurant experience required
• Drive-thru experience preferred
• Experience with restaurant closing or evening operations is a plus
• Strong reliability, organization, and attention to detail
• Ability to lead a team and ensure closing responsibilities are completed to standard
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Passion for hospitality and creating memorable guest experiences
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Food safety certification (or willingness to obtain, as required)
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and a team-first mindset
• A genuine passion for great food, great people, and continuous improvement

Schedule & Availability

• Must have consistent evening and closing availability
• Ability to regularly work closing shifts and remain until all closing responsibilities are completed
• Weekend availability required based on restaurant needs
• Leaders are expected to be present during peak dinner and evening business periods
• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform the physical requirements of restaurant operations

Why Minnie Bird

At Minnie Bird, we believe great restaurants finish as strong as they start. Our Closing Shift Leaders play a critical role in leading the evening team, maintaining a great guest experience through the final order, and making sure the restaurant is clean, organized, and ready for another great day.

If you're dependable, organized, ready to lead from the front, and excited to help deliver hand-breaded chicken, memorable hospitality, and drive-thru excellence, we'd love to hear from you.

Compensation, benefits, and specific employment terms are determined by the independently owned and operated franchisee.

Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 25.0 – 35.0 per week

Benefits:

• Paid training

Work Location: In person