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SHIFT LEADER

1/30/2026

The Shift Leader is responsible for overseeing restaurant operations and providing direction to the team. They are expected to lead by example and maintain open communication with all team members.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

2-10 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
Find Taco John’s menu, nutrition, daily specials, franchise information and careers plus original favorites like tacos, burritos and Potato Olés®.
About the Role

Description

Shift Leader


Located at: 7253 Vista Dr, West Des Moines, IA

  • Training raises and annual raise
  • Free TACOS!
  • Free uniforms

Full-time benefits include:

  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Retirement plan
  • Paid time off
  • Referral bonus
  • Crew incentives

The Shift Leader (SL) requires knowledge of all operations in the restaurant, has supervisory responsibilities, and is expected to give direction. The SL should be capable of fully running a shift. It is important that they lead by example and maintain open communication with all other members of the restaurant's team, particularly the managers. Most of our positions have a senior position attached to it. If during the interview process, we feel that you are a better fit for the senior position, we will let you know.


We offer an excellent compensation package: competitive pay - depending on experience. In addition to progressive pay, for part-time we offer the following benefits -- free uniforms, free or discounted meals, and incentive programs. Work/life balance is an important part of our culture, too. We close on Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas and close early on July 4th and on New Year's Eve so our crew can spend time with their families.


A career at Taco John's offers exposure to great opportunities and advancement. We own 22 restaurants, and they all are within 72 miles of Des Moines. We expect continued growth and need employees who enjoy working with the public and have an energetic attitude. Nights and weekends included. QSR experience preferred, but will train. Looking for someone with a strong work history, a desire to lead, and are dependable. Must be reliable and willing to work in a fast-paced environment. Must be awesome at customer service!


Our Mission Statement: to SERVE our guests, our vendor partners, and each other as we would like to be served.


We do background checks on all new hires.

Key Skills
Customer ServiceLeadershipCommunicationDependabilitySupervisory SkillsFast-Paced EnvironmentTeamworkEnergetic Attitude
Categories
Food & BeverageHospitalityCustomer Service & SupportManagement & Leadership
Benefits
Health InsuranceDental InsuranceRetirement PlanPaid Time OffReferral BonusCrew IncentivesFree UniformsFree Tacos
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