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    Costa Vida

    Restaurants

    Shift Lead

    Mesa, United StatesOn-SiteFull-time$16 – $18 / hourPosted 1mo ago
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    Job description

    Pay: $16–$18 per hour (DOE)

    Are you a natural leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and loves working with people? We’re looking for a motivated

    Shift Lead to help guide our team, deliver exceptional guest experiences, and ensure every shift runs smoothly.

    As a Shift Lead, you’ll play a key hands-on role in daily operations—supervising, supporting, and training team members while upholding our high standards for food quality, safety, and service. This position is perfect for someone who enjoys leading by example, staying organized, and keeping energy high during busy shifts.

    What You’ll Do

    • Lead and organize daily shift operations
    • Create and manage shift schedules
    • Assign duties based on team members’ roles and strengths
    • Train and coach new and existing FOH/BOH team members
    • Ensure all food is prepared, cooked, and served according to recipes and quality standards
    • Maintain food safety, cleanliness, and health compliance (HAACP, Steritech)
    • Open and close the restaurant as needed
    • Balance cash drawers and prepare deposits
    • Handle guest concerns with professionalism and positivity
    • Support catering operations (delivery schedules, event details, team communication, accuracy)
    • Monitor guest experience standards (Greet, Verify, Thank, WOW moments, alerts)
    • Oversee facilities duties and cleanliness, including equipment tracking and follow-up
    • Support orientation and ongoing team development
    • Step in wherever needed to keep operations running smoothly

    What We’re Looking For

    • Strong organizational and leadership skills
    • Ability to multitask and stay calm in a fast-paced environment
    • A team-first attitude with excellent communication skills
    • Commitment to food safety, quality, and outstanding guest service
    • Reliability and flexibility with scheduling

    If you’re ready to take the next step in your leadership journey and make a real impact each shift, we’d love to meet you!

    Job details are sourced from the employer's original posting.

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    About the company

    Costa Vida

    Costa Vida is a fast-casual restaurant chain that offers fresh, flavorful Mexican-inspired cuisine. They focus on providing a positive dining experience for guests and a supportive environment for team members.

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