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Carl's Jr. Shift Leader (7339)

Gresham, OR · On-site

$43K - $58K/yr

Shift Leader - Carl's Jr. Location: 1762 NE 181st Ave. in Gresham, OR. Hours: Full time hours available, based on business need and your performance More Than a Job, This is a Family We are a ...

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Junior Leaders are individuals, often in educational, military, or organizational settings, who take on leadership responsibilities while still in the early stages of their careers or training. They are typically tasked with guiding peers, supporting senior leaders, and developing their own leadership skills through hands-on experience. Junior Leaders play a key role in fostering teamwork, communication, and a positive environment, while preparing themselves for more advanced leadership roles in the future.

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Junior Leaders often encounter challenges such as balancing team management with their own individual tasks, earning trust and respect from team members who may be peers or have more experience, and learning how to give constructive feedback. Adjusting to a leadership mindset—moving from focusing solely on personal performance to supporting the team's success—can also be demanding. However, most organizations provide mentorship, training, and support to help new leaders build confidence and develop effective leadership skills.

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Work EnvironmentEntry-level leadership in various industries, including retail, hospitality, or manufacturingOversees team operations, manages staff, and ensures productivity in similar settings
Employer & Industry UsageCommon in retail, hospitality, and service industries as an entry-level leadership roleUsed across industries to manage teams and ensure operational efficiency

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Carl's Jr. Shift Leader (7788)

KBR Group LLC

Portland, OR • On-site

Full-time, Part-time

Re-posted 16 days ago


Job description

Shift Leader – Carl’s Jr.

Location: 1762 NE 181st Ave. in Gresham, OR.

Hours: Full time hours available, based on business need and your performance

More Than a Job, This is a Family

We are a franchisee of Carl’s Jr and a family-owned business with locations throughout Oregon and Washington. We believe our guests are #1 and we treat them as such. We strive to exceed all customer service expectations and our goal is to make every guest visit a memorable one at 1762 NE 181st Ave. in Gresham, OR.

CARL’S JR. CULTURE

Team Members- We believe that our team members should work in a fun and supportive environment. Is this your first job? Great! We will help train you to be the best you can be.

Do you love helping others? Providing great guest service is our top priority. We serve our guests, our communities, our franchisees, and each other. We strive to be the QSR quality leader in every market in which we operate, and we push the boundaries of flavor. We break the 'rules' to deliver unforgettable tastes that translate to authentic, affordable meals that are unapologetically indulgent, awaken cravings, and keep our guests coming back for more.

A Place to Call Home

This isn’t JUST a job; this is family! Step into a Carl’s Jr and we will welcome you home.

Have fun coming to work! Make new friends in a family, team-oriented atmosphere.

Be on the front lines, helping to set our high standards of excellent customer service and creating a great first impression.

As the face of our business, you will play an integral part of our success every day. Welcome guests into our home atmosphere; your friendly and attentive service will keep them coming back day after day.

Join a team where you will be a respected individual, not just an employee, a valued part of our family.

No experience necessary. We will teach you the skills to be successful at Carl’s Jr. You bring a great attitude, be open minded to learning new skills, customer service and your people skills.

5 Pillars to Success

These are the pillars that make our organization shine!

  1. Compassion - Kindness
  2. Leadership - Innovative, proactive, forward-thinking
  3. Service - Helping others be their best
  4. Fun - Making every day an adventure
  5. Teamwork - Winning together

Day in the life of a Shift Leader:

  • Shift Leaders are not just a face in the crowd, you are part of our family. Shift Leaders must be able to perform all Crew position duties, and train and supervise Crew Members. Plan, organize and implement all daily operational routines and activities, monitor and maintain proper staffing level and labor costs, and open and close as needed. The Shift Leader will enforce and maintain all Quality, Service and Cleanliness standards, and ensure all customers receive service beyond their expectations.
  • Shift Leaders must be at least 18 years of age. Be in possession of or able to obtain a food handler’s permit within 30 days of starting. Able to stand, bend and stoop for long periods of time, work with various cleaning products and be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
  • Join this team where you will not only be valued as an employee and person, but also learn valuable skills such as teamwork, leadership and even restaurant management if you choose. We to set our employees up for success and promote from within.

    Carl’s Jr. Benefits

    • Eligible for scholarships up to $10,000
    • Free lunch and food discounts
    • Flexible Scheduling to fit your needs
    • Competitive Pay
    • A robust Management Training Program
    • Medical and dental insurance available for those who qualify
    • Employee Assistance Program for all employees on day one
    • Employee Assistance Fund “Cares”, our own charitable fund dedicated to helping teammates in critical need.
    • 401k Contributions – Up to 4% Match

    For our teammates:

    • Increased salaries, now starting at $17.80/hr
    • Referral Bonus Program, up to $250 per referral
    • Earn Paid Time Off (PTO)

    Requirements:

    • Must be 18 years of age or older.
    • Have a food handler’s permit or obtain one within 30 days of starting.
    • Posses basic math skills.
    • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

    *Eligibility is subject to duties and requirements.

    PLACE FOR EVERYONE

    Ready? Wherever you want to start, wherever your journey is taking you, we have a place for you.

    Part time, full time, new to the job market or seasoned expert.

    We are ready to learn, grow, share and succeed together.

    Team JCK LLC & KBR Group LLC. are an independent franchisee of Carl Karcher Enterprises.

    *The identify of all new hires will be verified by E-Verify*