Description
Direct daily operations of a fast food restaurant, leading crew and shift leaders to deliver fast, safe service, quality food, and strong financial results.
- • Balance cash drawers and safe, and prepare daily bank deposits.
- • Resolve guest complaints across counter, dining room, and drive-thru.
- • Train and certify crew on station procedures, food safety, sanitation, and service.
- • Inspect food prep lines, equipment, and dining areas for cleanliness and standards.
- • Monitor inventory of food, packaging, and smallwares; track waste and report shortages.
- • Assign crew to stations and shifts based on sales forecasts and workflow.
- • Forecast prep levels and batch quantities to meet demand and minimize waste.
- • Investigate cash variances, theft, and product loss, and implement controls.
- • Enforce portion controls, build charts, and production timing.
- • Coach staff and refine processes to improve speed-of-service and order accuracy.
- • Monitor drive-thru timers and digital order accuracy; resolve delays.
- • Oversee POS operations; process refunds, voids, and comps per policy.
- • Create weekly labor schedules aligned to sales and staffing needs.
- • Place vendor orders; verify deliveries and reconcile invoices.
- • Manage third-party delivery and mobile orders to meet quality and timing standards.
- • Manage food and labor costs to budget; execute promotions to drive sales.
- • Schedule preventative maintenance and arrange equipment repairs.
- • Roll out new menu items and LTOs; train crews and verify execution.
- • Handle cash controls, deposit preparation, and review daily sales reports.
- • Supervise and participate in opening, closing, and cleaning routines.
- • Observe and evaluate crew performance; document coaching and discipline.
- • Hire, onboard, and train employees; approve timecards and payroll.
- • Work food prep or service stations during peak periods as needed.
- • Maintain required logs and reports, including temperature, waste, and labor.
- • Lead pre-shift huddles; communicate safety, quality, and promotional updates.
- • Ensure compliance with health codes, HACCP, and brand standards.
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
