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Shift Lead – S1

2/10/2026

Shift Leads manage the restaurant in the absence of the AGM or GM, ensuring food quality and adherence to company policies. They are responsible for maintaining cleanliness and effective communication with team members.

Salary

20.87 - 29.3 USD

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

201-500 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

About The Company

WE CELEBRATE HUMANITY. WE CELEBRATE INDIVIDUALITY. WE CELEBRATE RELATIONSHIPS AND CONNECTIONS. AND MOST IMPORTANTLY WE CELEBRATE EVERY HUMAN’S NEED FOR TASTY FOOD, STIFF DRINKS AND GOOD TIMES. WELL, MAYBE IT’S NOT A NEED, BUT IT’S CERTAINLY A WANT. EITHER WAY, IT’S OUR DESIRE TO MAKE EACH ILLEGAL PETE’S LOCATION THE KIND OF PLACE WHERE YOU CAN GO TO CELEBRATE MORE WITH OTHER HUMANS. When you ask Illegal Pete’s founder Pete Turner why he first opened a restaurant in 1995, he remembers his main goal: “I wanted to create a fun and energetic atmosphere with music playing, employees having fun, and I wanted to include our customers in the fun.” Armed with a degree from CU, Pete started the original Illegal Pete’s on The Hill in Boulder, bringing Mission-style burritos to a bustling college neighborhood. Inspired by the name of a bar in a novel, he chose “Illegal Pete's” to convey the unique, counter-cultural atmosphere he wanted to foster. It was also a personal choice: “The name resonated with me for the obvious reason that my name is Pete, but of equal importance, it was my father’s name. He was also a bit of a good-natured hell-raiser in his day, and he was my moral support during the months leading to opening and the two years of operation up to his death in August 1997.” Over 20 years, Illegal Pete’s has expanded from that original location on The Hill to include 8 restaurants up and down Colorado’s front range and, in 2015, Pete brought Illegal Pete’s to Tucson, Arizona. The pairing of fast, healthy food with a vibrant cultural atmosphere remains the core of the Illegal Pete’s experience. Not just a restaurant & bar, each location is also a music venue and hangout. You’ll see a lot of diversity at Pete’s, from the diners to the employees to the playlist jamming from the speakers. At Illegal Pete’s it’s about meeting the masses where their interests lie, and our ever-changing formula enables us to achieve this. As we say at Illegal Pete’s:The More.The Merrier.

About the Role

Description

“Do something just because it’s rad.” – Pete, founder of Illegal Pete’s

Shift Leads assume the responsibility for managing the restaurant when the AGM or GM are out of the building. This is a full-time position!

S1 - Running Great Front of House Shifts

Responsibilities:

Follow Illegal Pete's preparations guide and ensure the food quality is at its highest possible level.
Abide by all company policy.
Come to work with a good attitude.
Be willing to help out with any aspect of the store that is needed during your shift.
Provide that food and beverage quality is at its highest level by knowing all preparation standards for all food and drinks.
Be prompt and ready to work when you are scheduled.
Communicate with Shift Supervisors, AGM or GM about improving the store or making your job better.
Stay busy keeping your area as well as the entire restaurant clean and tidy.

MORE MONEY – $27.30 - $29.30 per hour including tips!

We believe in paying a Living Wage and that’s why your base rate plus tips will allow you to make more than any other fast casual around. Base rate starting at $20.87 depending on experience, skill, and/or education. All in benefits and pay up to $74,000 per year!

The More the Merrier and we mean it…….

MORE BENEFITS

Do you want medical, dental, and vision insurance? We got you!
Do you want a 401k to start saving for retirement and have a match from us? We got you!
Paid Time Off based on position and time with us
Paid Sick Time Off

MORE FUN – BURRITOS AND BUDDIES!

No lame uniforms. Wear what makes you feel good.
Support for local music, arts, and comedy
Free & discounted meals
Discounted Merch

MORE OPPORTUNITY

60% of salaried managers at Pete’s started out rolling burritos

We like to party, and we want to party with you! Come see why we have the lowest turnover in the industry. Come join our team. Everyone, and we mean EVERYONE IS WELCOME.

Requirements

THE MORE SERIOUS STUFF

Requirements of the job

Create an atmosphere that celebrates individuality and relaxed human connection
Deliver excellent guest service
Communicate effectively with guests and team members
Maintain consistent attendance and punctuality
Ability to work in a standing position for long periods of time, ability to reach, bend, stoop and lift up to 50 pounds
Certain other physical requirements may apply, as reasonably applicable in a standard kitchen/restaurant environment

About Illegal Pete’s

Ever been to a Chipotle and thought wow this place would be rad if it were more fun and the food tasted better? So did we!

Since 1995, we have been pushing the boundaries of what fast casual food is. It’s a place where people actually want to hang out. It is a place for Burritos Buddies and Beer! We use only the highest quality ingredients to make the best damn food and drinks you can find. Food that you will be proud to serve to your friends, your family, and every guest.

BUT….we go beyond serving delicious food and drinks, we are a part of the community. It is our mission to help give back to our crew, customers, and community by doing things the right way.

Application Window

Recruiting timelines vary by position, however, all Illegal Pete's positions accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days from the posting date listed. This position is open and still accepting applications.

Key Skills

Food QualityCustomer ServiceCommunicationTeamworkPunctualityCleaningFood PreparationAttitudeProblem Solving