Restaurant Shift Leader (Part-Time)

Company : Zaxby's

Location : Durham, NC, 27713

Posted Date : 5 October 2025

Job Details

As the team at Zaxbys expands, we're saving a seat for you!

To our guests, Zaxbys is more than just a place to eat - it's a place to have fun, spend time with friends, and enjoy great food.

To our team members, Zaxbys is an indescribably great place to work!

Shift Leaders oversee the people, processes, and products required to execute a shift. They set shift goals, assign tasks to team members, ensure processes are properly followed, and respond to guests' needs.

Why work at Zax?

FREE Meals On Shift & 50% Off Meals Off Shift
Flexible Schedule
Early Access to Pay
Paid Training
Opportunities to Advance

Benefits

Recognition Program
Employee Referral Program
401(k) With Employer Match (additional eligibility requirements)

Additional Full-Time Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
Employer Paid Life Insurance

Duties and Responsibilities

Complete all training requirements including:
Zaxbys Shift Leader Development Plan
Food Safety Certification
Any additional training required by Zax LLC
Creates a culture of high-performance and trains and coaches team members to meet all company standards
Mentor, coach and develop team members and communicate performance concerns to your General Manager
Prioritizes the guest and team member experience and resolves complaints and concerns in friendly and respectful manner
Create and maintain a positive culture and healthy team morale through recognition and leading by example
Communicates shift goals and motivates team members to meet goals and perform to their highest ability level
Delegates tasks to team members and supervises performance during a shift
Maintain operational standards and ensure compliance with all Zaxbys Franchising LLC and Zax LLC guidelines, policies, and procedures
Ensure service, product quality, and cleanliness standards are consistently upheld
Enhance guest experiences by ensuring that team members satisfy and exceed guest expectations
Receives and reconciles truck deliveries, ensures product is properly stocked, and completes daily inventory counts.
Manages food production and quality by monitoring prepping, cooking, and holding processes and taking corrective action when necessary
Tracks food safety and quality throughout the shift and ensures guests receive accurate orders that meet company standards and guests' satisfaction
Plans shift duties and ensures opening and closing duties are complete
Collaborates with management team to develop goals and reports back to management on goal progress
Ensure processes, policies, and procedures are properly followed throughout daily operations
Follows company cash management policies
Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local laws and guidelines
Utilize management tools and keep neat, accurate, and current records
Maintain an attitude of flexibility that allows performance above and beyond the parameters of this position description
Ensure the team works safely and follows all safety guidelines and procedures
Immediately report all human resources and risk management concerns to your General Manager and District Manager
Escalate other concerns to your supervisor when appropriate
All other duties necessary to ensure restaurant operations function properly

Job Qualifications

The following requirements must be met in order to qualify for this position.

Must be 18 years of age or older
Must have reliable transportation
Available to work 9 to 28 hours per week
Ability to work a flexible schedule including days, nights, weekends, and holidays
Successful completion of background check
Demonstrates leadership qualities, organizational skills, and ability to interact cooperatively with others
Leadership experience preferred

Capability Requirements

The following capabilities are required to perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations that do not create an undue hardship on the company will be considered.

Sit, stand, and walk continuously
Occasionally stoop, bend, crouch, or climb, including the use of ladders
Frequently lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 pounds, including lifting overhead
Continuous use of hands and wrists for grasping and fine manipulation
Communicate proficiently through speech, reading, and writing
Maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception to observe and respond to the environment
Work in an environment that features hot and cold temperature variations and exposure to food allergens
Operate and work safely with restaurant equipment including, but not limited to, knives, fryers, and potentially hazardous equipment