Shift Leader

Have you ever envisioned leading a team to success or dared to help manage a million-dollar business? Well here's your opportunity to live the dream! Put your team-building skills to the test and bring us your passion, energy and strong customer service skills. We'll provide you with an awesome training program, great mentors and an exceptional team that will help you launch your career. The rest is up to you!

What's in it for you!

We offer eligible Employees the following Benefits/Perks:

• Medical + Dental + Vision Insurance

• 401(K) Plan with match and immediate vesting

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Basic Life and AD&D/Long Term Disability

• Tuition Reimbursement Program (General Manager and Assistant Manager only)

• Meal Discounts

Shift Leader Summary:

• Provides oversight to Crew members in the absence of the General Manager or Assistant Manager. Coaches, directs, recognizes outstanding behavior, and establishes priorities for Crew members during their shift.

• Trains Crewmembers on policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with food safety, security, quality and cleanliness standards

• Opening and/or closing the restaurant

• Creating and ensuring superior guest experiences

• Contributing to the achievement of cost and profit goals

Requirements:

• Experience: Must be an EPL Crewmember certified on all EPL SPECS positions or have 1 or more years of restaurant supervisory experience.

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent (GED) preferred. Upon hire must pass the EPL Food Safety Audit (FSA) class.

• Communication: Excellent written and verbal English communication skills (second language a plus)

• Competencies: Basic math and computer skills, and strong customer service skills

• Food Handler Card: Must have a Serve Safe Certificate at time of hire or obtain a Serve Safe Certificate, where applicable

Job Details:

• Work Hours: Full-Time hours, plus some Overtime may be expected

• Career Advancement/Career Plan: We promote heavily from within, so from a Shift Leader you can develop to become an Assistant Manager, General Manager, Area Leader, and beyond!

• Work Attire: EPL logo'd shirt will be provided, black slacks and no-slip shoes required

Our Company

In 1980 the first American El Pollo Loco opened on Alvarado Street in Los Angeles, quickly becoming a destination for the best citrus-marinated, fire-grilled pollo. Over the past four decades, we have grown to more than 490 restaurants (and counting!) across 7 states, becoming an L.A. mainstay and cultural benchmark along the way.

The pay range identified is the hourly or salary rate El Pollo Loco expects to pay for the posted position. This range does not include any benefits or bonus opportunities that might be available for the position based on position and eligibility criteria. Individual pay will vary based on a variety of factors including years of experience, industry experience, education, geography, etc.

Other details

• Pay Type Hourly

• Min Hiring Rate $21.25

• Max Hiring Rate $23.00

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