Now Hiring Shift Managers

What you'll do **Take the Lead at Wendy's!**Great restaurants are built by great teams, and great teams need strong leaders. We're looking for motivated, dependable, and energetic Shift Managers who are ready to take ownership, lead by example, and help deliver an outstanding experience for every customer.As a Shift Manager, you'll be responsible for overseeing daily restaurant operations during your assigned shifts, supporting your crew, and ensuring Wendy's standards for quality, service, cleanliness, and food safety are consistently met.**Your Responsibilities:**- **Lead Your Team:** Direct, motivate, coach, and support Crew Members to deliver excellent service and maintain a productive work environment.- **Manage Shift Operations:** Oversee opening, closing, and daily operating procedures while ensuring the restaurant runs efficiently.- **Deliver Exceptional Customer Service:** Resolve customer concerns professionally and ensure a positive guest experience.- **Maintain Operational Standards:** Ensure food quality, preparation, cleanliness, sanitation, and safety standards are consistently followed.- **Drive Performance:** Monitor speed of service, order accuracy, food waste, labor deployment, and shift productivity.- **Manage Cash and Inventory:** Follow procedures for cash handling, register accountability, product rotation, and inventory control.- **Develop Your Team:** Train new employees, provide constructive feedback, and reinforce performance expectations.- **Communicate Effectively:** Coordinate with restaurant management, communicate shift priorities, and report operational concerns.- **Lead by Example:** Demonstrate professionalism, accountability, urgency, and a willingness to assist wherever needed.**This is more than just managing a shift. It's an opportunity to develop leadership skills, take responsibility for results, and build a career in restaurant management.**What you can expect **Leadership Deserves Opportunity!**At Wendy's, we believe strong leaders make the difference. We invest in people who demonstrate initiative, accountability, and a commitment to excellence.**What We Offer:**- **Competitive Compensation:** Pay based on experience, qualifications, and leadership ability.- **Flexible Scheduling:** Scheduling opportunities designed around restaurant operational needs and employee availability.- **Career Advancement:** Opportunities to grow into Assistant General Manager, General Manager, and potentially multi-unit leadership positions.- **Management Training:** Hands-on training in restaurant operations, team leadership, customer service, and performance management.- **Supportive Team Environment:** Work with an experienced management team committed to cooperation and continuous improvement.- **Leadership Development:** Gain real-world experience in employee supervision, operational execution, problem-solving, and decision-making.- **Recognition and Opportunity:** We value employees who consistently deliver results, demonstrate reliability, and take initiative.- **Stable, Established Business:** Be part of a well-known restaurant brand with opportunities for long-term professional growth.We believe in promoting talent from within whenever possible. If you have the drive to succeed and the discipline to lead, we're ready to help you take the next step.**YourWhat we expect from you **We're Looking for Leaders Who Lead by Example!**The ideal Shift Manager is dependable, organized, confident, and capable of motivating others while maintaining high operational standards.**Qualifications and Expectations:**- Previous experience in food service, retail, hospitality, or another fast-paced customer service environment preferred.- Prior supervisory or leadership experience is a plus, but motivated candidates with strong potential are encouraged to apply.- Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.- Ability to supervise, coach, and motivate employees while maintaining a respectful and productive workplace.- Excellent attendance, punctuality, and personal accountability.- Ability to prioritize responsibilities, multitask, and make sound decisions under pressure.- Commitment to customer satisfaction, food safety, cleanliness, and operational excellence.- Basic mathematical skills and the ability to follow cash-handling procedures.- Willingness to learn and enforce company policies, procedures, and Wendy's operating standards.- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as business needs require.- Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.- Must meet applicable minimum-age and employment eligibility requirements.**What Sets Great Shift Managers Apart:**We value leaders who take ownership of their responsibilities, hold themselves accountable, support their teammates, and recognize that the success of the restaurant depends on the success of the entire team.You don't need to know everything on day one. You do need the willingness to learn, the confidence to lead, and the determination to improve.**If you're ready to step up, take charge, and make a difference, we want you on our team!**This job opportunity is with one of our many franchisees. Independently owned and operated, Wendy's franchise organizations determine their own compensation, benefits and career programs which may vary from company-owned locations.