Shift Leader — Restaurant

Job overview

The Shift Leader role is onsite in Denver, CO, and is full-time. Pay is $20.81–$22.81 per hour. Smashburger’s stated aim is to serve a better burger through better service, support, and teamwork. The role leads restaurant shifts by managing front- and back-of-house performance, training employees, and maintaining operational, food safety, and guest service standards. It supports labor, inventory, cash, and guest experience metrics while ensuring daily checklists and procedures are completed.

What you'll do

• Manage front- and back-of-house employee performance
• train and onboard employees
• recognize strong performance
• complete line, opening, closing, safe, and deposit checklists
• manage guest experience metrics
• maintain food safety compliance
• model guest service
• follow food ordering and inventory procedures
• manage daily labor and cash policies.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

shift leader

full-time

denver co

smashburger

restaurant operations

team leadership

employee training

guest service

food safety

inventory management

cash handling

$20.81–$22.81/hr

tip share

flexible schedules

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Tip sharing, referral rewards, a free meal each shift for eligible roles, flexible schedules, medical, dental and vision options, paid vacation and sick time, 401(k) match for eligible employees, employee assistance, and a free uniform.

Why this role

Tip sharing may add up to $2 per hour; benefits and paid time off are subject to eligibility.

About the employer

Smashburger 1002 Glendale is hiring for this role. Industry: Limited-Service Restaurants. Sector: 72.