Shift Leader — Smashburger

Job overview

The Shift Leader role is an onsite, full-time position in East Brunswick, NJ. Pay is $17.49 to $19.49 per hour, with tip share offering up to an additional $2 per hour. Smashburger's stated aim is to serve a better burger through better service, support, and teamwork. The shift leader manages front- and back-of-house employee performance, training, daily operations, and guest experience. The role helps maintain food safety and service standards while supporting restaurant operations and team development.

What you'll do

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

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

shift leader

east brunswick nj

smashburger

full-time

$17.49–$19.49/hr

up to $2/hr tips

restaurant operations

team training

guest service

food safety

inventory

labor management

flexible schedule

career opportunities

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Tip share
• referral payments
• one free meal per shift for eligible roles
• flexible schedules
• medical, dental, and vision options
• paid vacation and sick time
• 401(k) match for employees 21 and older
• employee assistance program
• free uniform
• career opportunities.

Why this role

Requires previous Shift Leader experience and completion of a 90-day train-the-trainer course; must be flexible to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

About the employer

Smashburger 1346 East Brunswick is hiring for this role. Industry: Limited-Service Restaurants. Sector: 72.