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Shift Lead

Papa John's

Brentwood, TNFull-timeNo compensation foundPosted 3w agoVerified open 3 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Brentwood, TN
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

Papa John's is hiring a Shift Lead. The Shift Leader supervises restaurant shifts and work areas, ensuring high‑quality products, excellent customer service, and profitability. They manage operations, enforce company policies, comply with laws, and uphold ethical practices while fostering a positive, adaptable team environment.

Key focus areas include Adhere to guidelines, techniques and expectations for each station, including dough management and proper portioning., Contribute to achieving the company’s product goal and meet customer expectations while minimizing complaints., and Exemplify core values, maintain a positive attitude, work well with others, and adapt to change..

Important skills include Shift Management, Cash Management, Inventory Management, Food Safety, Customer Service, and Leadership.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Shift ManagementCash ManagementInventory ManagementFood SafetyCustomer ServiceLeadershipCollaborationAdaptabilityPositive AttitudeComplianceFOCUS System

Full job description

What’s Unique About You Is What Makes Us Better! Diversity is our strength and competitive advantage. Bring your flavor to the Papa John's team today!

Job Summary

The Shift Leader supervises shifts and/or work areas in the operation of a Papa John’s restaurant to ensure high quality products and customer service are delivered to ensure restaurant profitability. Other responsibilities include the management of operations including the execution of all Company policies, procedures, programs and systems. Ensure compliance with all federal, state and local laws and ethical business practices.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Adheres to guidelines, techniques and expectations for each station including, but not limited to, dough management, accuracy and proper portioning. Performs assigned work station duties such as making quality products, follows all product preparations procedures and maintains established product holding times.

  • Consistently contributes to achieving the Company’s product goal. Commits to meeting the needs and expectations of the restaurant’s customers, minimizes customer complaints and responds appropriately to customer needs. Follows all policies and procedures as outlined in our TM handbook including, but not limited to, image (including car topper for delivery drivers), attendance, safety and security.

  • Exemplifies and exhibits the Core Values, maintains a positive attitude, works well with others and is flexible and adaptable to change.

  • Ensures adequate shift coverage for restaurant. Provides immediate feedback and corrects problems when identified. Maintains product quality, customer service, and performance responsibilities (such as MCE readiness, food/labor costs, restaurant cleanliness, etc.) within acceptable standards, follows all policies and procedures related to shift management.

  • Contribute to profit goals by ensuring they stay within company guidelines and target goals by accurately utilizing the FOCUS System. Execute cash management duties. Assist in the management of adequate inventory levels using the company’s systems and guidelines to minimize loss.

Everybody loves pizza, which means they also love the people who are behind the scenes working to deliver it. This is complex and challenging work – but let’s face it – it’s also pizza! If you want a fulfilling career with a company that’s always moving forward, we’re the right place.

Papa John's is a Federal Contract employer who participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility for each new team member. For more information please view the following PDFs: E-Verify Poster (English) - Right to Work Poster (English) - E-Verify Poster (Spanish) - Right to Work Poster (Spanish) Papa John's is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information please click on the following PDF . See terms & conditions for site use.

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