Shift Leader

Taco Time Northwest

. Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with organizational policies and applicable laws .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeTukwila • Washington • United StatesSenior💰 $24 - $26 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership and supervisory skills in a fast-paced restaurant environment, with a focus on employee training, performance evaluation, and customer service excellence. Proficient in food preparation processes and maintaining quality standards while ensuring compliance with safety policies.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Food Handlers PermitEmployee TrainingPerformance EvaluationCustomer Service ExcellenceBasic Math Skills

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Hard Skills

Food PreparationCookingAssemblyPackagingCash ControlDaily Sales LogsShift Goal ExecutionWorkflow PrioritizationProblem SolvingMulti-tasking

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsTeam CollaborationAttention to DetailListening SkillsCoaching

Certifications & Qualifications

Food Handlers Permit

Industry Keywords

Corporate Owned RestaurantQuality Customer ServiceWorkplace Safety PoliciesFast Paced EnvironmentEmployee Coaching

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with organizational policies and applicable laws
Train employees
Plan, assign, and direct work
Evaluate daily performance
Reward and coach employees
Address complaints and resolve problems in the absence of a manager
Direct, coordinate, and participate in food preparation, cooking, assembly, and packaging
Issue written and oral instructions and establish workflow priorities
Assign duties and examine work for completeness, efficiency, and policy conformance
Reconcile daily receipts using cash control sheets and daily sales logs; record drops and banks daily
Demonstrate complete understanding of the menu
Assist with serving orders and meeting guest needs
Coach employees on workplace safety policies and procedures
Communicate performance issues to assistant general manager and general manager
Create and execute shift goals and enforce policies during shifts

Requirements

What you’ll need

Food handlers permit
Three months to six months of practical experience in a corporate owned restaurant
Must be 18 years of age or older
Highest commitment to quality customer service with the ability to work with a team
Ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment
Strong communication skills and ability to listen attentively to guests and team members
Ability to demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness and promote quality
Ability to work with minimal supervision, accomplish tasks without instruction, and problem solve
Basic math skills
Must be able to frequently move and/or lift products and containers from 10 to 50 pounds

Benefits

Comp & perks

Incentive bonus potential up to $800
Pay Day every Friday
Medical & Dental Benefits
401k Retirement Plans
Education Assistance
Childcare Assistance
Quality of Life and flexible schedules
Free Employee Shift Meals
Paid Time Off
Promotions from Within
Taco Time Cares - Employee Hardship Program
Employee Discount for employee and immediate family
Using the Taco Time NW App, employees can purchase up to $40.00 worth of Taco Time, 3 times per week (during non-prime time hours)