Shift Manager

Job Summary

Taste Kitchen + Bar is seeking a responsible and motivated Shift Manager to help oversee daily restaurant operations and support the team throughout each shift. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, sound judgment, and the ability to maintain efficient service in a busy hospitality environment.

The Shift Manager will help coordinate team assignments, monitor service quality, assist with scheduling and shift coverage, and ensure that restaurant procedures are followed. This position is suited to someone who leads by example, communicates clearly, and works to create a welcoming environment for both guests and team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily restaurant activities during assigned shifts.
• Help coordinate front-of-house and kitchen team operations.
• Assign duties and communicate shift priorities to team members.
• Support staff training, coaching, and performance development.
• Monitor service quality and help resolve guest concerns professionally.
• Assist with opening, closing, and shift handover procedures.
• Help maintain appropriate staffing and coordinate shift coverage when necessary.
• Monitor cleanliness, sanitation, and workplace safety standards.
• Ensure team members follow restaurant policies and operating procedures.
• Assist with inventory checks, supply replenishment, and waste reduction.
• Communicate operational issues and shift updates to restaurant management.
• Help maintain accurate records and complete shift reports as required.
• Encourage teamwork, accountability, and professional conduct.

Requirements

• Previous restaurant or hospitality experience is preferred.
• Supervisory or shift-lead experience is an advantage.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to organize tasks and make sound decisions during busy periods.
• Dependable attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to coach team members and provide constructive feedback.
• Understanding of food safety, sanitation, and service standards.
• Basic computer and point-of-sale system skills.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Ability to remain active throughout a restaurant shift.

Benefits

Potential benefits may include:

• Employee dining discounts
• Flexible scheduling, depending on business needs
• Paid training
• Paid time off, if offered
• Health, dental, or vision insurance for eligible employees, if offered
• Retirement plan options, if offered
• Opportunities for advancement into higher restaurant management positions

Benefits depend on the employer’s actual offerings, employment status, position, and eligibility.

About the Company

Taste Kitchen + Bar is the business named for this position. The Shift Manager will support restaurant operations by coordinating staff, maintaining service standards, and helping the team deliver a consistent dining experience.

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 36.0 per week

Work Location: In person