Shift Leader

Job overview

The Shift Leader role is onsite in San Jose, CA, and pays $22 per hour. Compensation also includes tip sharing, which may add up to $2 per hour in tips. The role supports Smashburger’s goal of serving better burgers through service, support, and teamwork. The Shift Leader leads restaurant operations during a shift, supporting front- and back-of-house employees and maintaining a positive work environment. The role helps deliver a strong guest experience by overseeing training, food safety, operational checklists, inventory, cash handling, and daily labor.

What you'll do

• Manage front- and back-of-house employee performance
• promote a positive work environment
• train and onboard employees
• complete operational checklists, line checks, opening and closing tasks, and safe and deposit logs
• monitor guest experience metrics and food safety
• follow food ordering, inventory, cash, and labor procedures.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

shift leader

san jose ca

smashburger

restaurant operations

team leadership

guest service

food safety

employee training

inventory management

full-time

flexible schedule

weekend availability

$22/hr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Tip sharing may add up to $2 per hour
• medical, dental, and vision options
• paid vacation and sick time
• 401(k) match for eligible employees
• employee assistance program
• free meal each shift
• free uniform.

Why this role

Tip sharing may add up to $2 per hour; medical, dental, and vision options; paid vacation and sick time; 401(k) match for eligible employees; employee assistance program; free meal each shift; free uniform; career development opportunities.

About the employer

Smashburger 1273 Coleman is hiring for this role. Industry: Full-Service Restaurants. Sector: 72.