Shift Lead

Are you ready to kickstart your career journey with excitement and growth? Join Our Team at Five Guys Burgers & Fries!

At Five Guys Burgers & Fries, we're not just about serving burgers and fries - we're about creating a dynamic workplace where you can thrive and develop essential leadership skills that will propel your career forward. Join us and unlock a world of opportunities!

Store Location: 6801 Parker Farm Dr, Wilmington, NC 28405, USA

Role: Shift Lead

Pay Potential: $13.00 - $18.25 per hour

What We Offer

• Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a competitive hourly pay rate plus weekly tips and bonuses based on store performance.
• Leadership Development: Receive comprehensive leadership and development training to learn management skills.
• Employee Benefits: Benefit from perks including two weeks of PTO, medical, dental, and vision coverage, short-term disability, supplemental life insurance, and more after 90 days of employment.
• Financial Security: Secure your future with a 401k plan offering up to a 3% company match after a year of consecutive rmployment.
• DailyPay: Access your earned wages instantly with DailyPay.
• Free Meals: Enjoy a free meal during every shift.
• Holiday Time Off: Celebrate with 2 paid holidays each year (Thanksgiving and Christmas).

What You Will Do

As a Shift Lead, you'll be at the forefront of delivering exceptional customer service and ensuring the smooth operation of our restaurant during your shift. Your responsibilities include:

• Excelling in all roles within the restaurant, from cashier to grill and prep.
• Overseeing shifts, including opening and closing the store.
• Ensuring food preparation standards are met, managing employee breaks and shift changes, and completing shift summary reports.
• Upholding company standards on equipment, facility, and grounds maintenance.
• Motivating, coaching, and assisting in training crew members on operational tasks.
• Ensuring food quality and 100% customer satisfaction.
• Training to progress towards Assistant Manager or General Manager roles.

What You Bring to the Table

• Supervisory experience in food service or retail preferred
• Previous experience in the restaurant industry.
• Open availability during 11am-10pm, including weekends.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Basic business math, computer, and internet proficiency.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Adaptability in various situations.
• Physical ability to stand for long periods in hot or cold temperatures and lift supplies weighing up to 50 lbs.

Note: The above job description may be subject to change based on company needs and policies.

Join us and become a valued member of a team that prioritizes growth, development, and delivering delicious burgers and fries to our customers!

This Five Guys Burgers & Fries store is part of Life's Food, a family-owned and operated franchisee with locations throughout NC, SC, & TN. Explore more about our organization and available opportunities at

Life’s Food is a family-owned franchise group proudly operating over 25 Five Guys restaurants across the Carolinas and Tennessee. For three years running, our employees have recognized us as a \Great Place to Work,\ reflecting our commitment to creating a supportive and rewarding workplace. Learn more about