Los Angeles, California, United States · On-site
$21/hr–$23/hr
As a Shift Leader, you’re the one turning up the heat! You’ll lead your team to ensure exceptional service and smooth operations during your shift. With your passion and attention to detail, you’ll crea…
Skills: Team Leadership, Restaurant Operations, Inventory Management, Customer Service, Cash Handling
Anaheim, California, United States · On-site
$20/hr–$20/hr
At El Pollo Loco, passion is always on the menu—and as a Service Team Member, you bring the flavor to life. Whether you're greeting guests with a smile, assembling craveable orders, or helping prep our fire-grilled…
Skills: Customer Service, Food Preparation, Cash Handling, Suggestive Selling, Order Processing
Alhambra, California, United States · On-site
At El Pollo Loco, passion is always on the menu—and as a Service Team Member, you bring the flavor to life. Whether you're greeting guests with a smile, assembling craveable orders, or helping prep our fire-grilled…
Skills: Customer Service, Food Preparation, Cash Handling, Suggestive Selling, Order Processing
Alhambra, California, United States · On-site
$21/hr–$23/hr
As a Shift Leader, you’re the one turning up the heat! You’ll lead your team to ensure exceptional service and smooth operations during your shift. With your passion and attention to detail, you’ll crea…
Skills: Team Leadership, Restaurant Operations, Inventory Management, Customer Service, Staff Scheduling
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States · On-site
Join our team!! Come meet us at the Las Vegas Convention Center- West Hall 2026 Job Fair for a chance to land a job on the spot! See you there! Friday, March 13th 10am-3pm 300 Convention Center Drive, Las Vegas, NV 89109…
Skills: Team Leadership, Restaurant Operations, Inventory Management, Customer Service, Staff Scheduling
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States · On-site
Join our team!! Come meet us at the Las Vegas Convention Center- West Hall 2026 Job Fair for a chance to land a job on the spot! See you there! Friday, March 13th 10am-3pm 300 Convention Center Drive, Las Vegas, NV 89109…
Skills: Grilling, Food Preparation, Food Safety, Sanitization, Inventory Rotation
Monterey Park, California, United States · On-site
$20/hr–$21/hr
At El Pollo Loco, we don’t just serve fire-grilled chicken — we serve careers that bring the heat. As a Grill Master, you’re not just cooking chicken; you’re igniting the El Pollo Loco experience.…
Skills: Grilling, Food Preparation, Food Safety, Sanitization, Inventory Rotation
Anaheim, California, United States · On-site
$20/hr–$21/hr
At El Pollo Loco, we don’t just serve fire-grilled chicken — we serve careers that bring the heat. As a Grill Master, you’re not just cooking chicken; you’re igniting the El Pollo Loco experience.…
Skills: Grilling, Food Preparation, Marinating, Seasoning, Food Safety
Henderson, Nevada, United States · On-site
Join our team!! Come meet us at the Las Vegas Convention Center- West Hall 2026 Job Fair for a chance to land a job on the spot! See you there! Friday, March 13th 10am-3pm 300 Convention Center Drive, Las Vegas, NV 89109…
Skills: Customer Service, Food Preparation, Cash Handling, Suggestive Selling, Order Processing
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States · On-site
Join our team!! Come meet us at the Las Vegas Convention Center- West Hall 2026 Job Fair for a chance to land a job on the spot! See you there! Friday, March 13th 10am-3pm 300 Convention Center Drive, Las Vegas, NV 89109…
Skills: Customer Service, Food Preparation, Cash Handling, Suggestive Selling, Order Processing
Orange, California, United States · On-site
$20/hr–$21/hr
At El Pollo Loco, we don’t just serve fire-grilled chicken — we serve careers that bring the heat. As a Grill Master, you’re not just cooking chicken; you’re igniting the El Pollo Loco experience.…
Skills: Grilling, Food Preparation, Food Safety, Sanitization, Inventory Rotation
Henderson, Nevada, United States · On-site
Join our team!! Come meet us at the Las Vegas Convention Center- West Hall 2026 Job Fair for a chance to land a job on the spot! See you there! Friday, March 13th 10am-3pm 300 Convention Center Drive, Las Vegas, NV 89109…
Skills: Grilling, Food Preparation, Food Safety, Sanitization, Inventory Rotation
Anaheim, California, United States · On-site
$21/hr–$23/hr
As a Shift Leader, you’re the one turning up the heat! You’ll lead your team to ensure exceptional service and smooth operations during your shift. With your passion and attention to detail, you’ll crea…
Skills: Team Leadership, Restaurant Operations, Inventory Management, Customer Service, Staff Scheduling
Orange, California, United States · On-site
$21/hr–$23/hr
As a Shift Leader, you’re the one turning up the heat! You’ll lead your team to ensure exceptional service and smooth operations during your shift. With your passion and attention to detail, you’ll crea…
Skills: Team Leadership, Restaurant Operations, Inventory Management, Customer Service, Staff Scheduling
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States · On-site
Join our team!! Come meet us at the Las Vegas Convention Center- West Hall 2026 Job Fair for a chance to land a job on the spot! See you there! Friday, March 13th 10am-3pm 300 Convention Center Drive, Las Vegas, NV 89109…
Skills: Customer Service, Food Preparation, Cash Handling, Suggestive Selling, Order Processing
Costa Mesa, California, United States · Hybrid
$80k–$85k/yr
At El Pollo Loco, we are on a mission to be the nation’s leading fire-grilled chicken restaurant. When it comes to our people, we are all about growth. Whether that means specialized training, a clearly laid out ca…
Skills: Operational Execution, Leadership, Coaching, Performance Management, Food Safety Compliance
Los Angeles, California, United States · On-site
$20/hr–$21/hr
At El Pollo Loco, we don’t just serve fire-grilled chicken — we serve careers that bring the heat. As a Grill Master, you’re not just cooking chicken; you’re igniting the El Pollo Loco experience.…
Skills: Grilling, Food Preparation, Food Safety, Sanitization, Inventory Rotation
Montclair, California, United States · On-site
$20/hr–$21/hr
At El Pollo Loco, we don’t just serve fire-grilled chicken — we serve careers that bring the heat. As a Grill Master, you’re not just cooking chicken; you’re igniting the El Pollo Loco experience.…
Skills: Grilling, Food Preparation, Food Safety, Sanitization, Inventory Rotation
Glendora, California, United States · On-site
$20/hr–$21/hr
At El Pollo Loco, we don’t just serve fire-grilled chicken — we serve careers that bring the heat. As a Grill Master, you’re not just cooking chicken; you’re igniting the El Pollo Loco experience.…
Skills: Grilling, Food Preparation, Food Safety, Sanitization, Inventory Rotation
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States · On-site
$15/hr–$17/hr
Join our team!! Come meet us at the Las Vegas Convention Center- West Hall 2026 Job Fair for a chance to land a job on the spot! See you there! Friday, March 13th 10am-3pm 300 Convention Center Drive, Las Vegas, NV 89109…
Skills: Grilling, Food Preparation, Food Safety, Sanitization, Inventory Rotation
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Oversees daily restaurant operations and leads the team to ensure exceptional customer experiences and adherence to company standards. Manages opening/closing procedures, inventory, staffing levels, and food production quality.
Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and certification in all EPL SPECS positions or at least one year of restaurant supervisory experience. Must be able to pass the EPL Food Safety Audit class after hire.
As a Shift Leader, you’re the one turning up the heat! You’ll lead your team to ensure exceptional service and smooth operations during your shift. With your passion and attention to detail, you’ll create fire-grilled experiences that keep guests coming back while growing as a leader. Ready to ignite your flamin’ good career? Apply now!
POSITION PURPOSE:
The Shift Leader oversees the daily operations of the restaurant during assigned shifts and in the absence of the General Manager or Assistant Manager, ensuring exceptional customer experiences and that team members adhere to company standards.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
QUALIFICATIONS – EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation will be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. The requirements listed below are representative of the education and/or experience required.
Education/Work Experience:
High school diploma or equivalent (GED) preferred. Must be certified on all EPL SPECS positions or must have 1 or more years of restaurant supervisory experience and pass the EPL Food Safety Audit (FSA) class after hire.
What’s in it for you?
*Eligibility for these benefits is based on the number of average hours worked per week within a 12-month period.
**Eligibility begins after completing at least 12 months of employment, averaging 33 hours of work per week.
Why work for us?
When it comes to our people, our motto is: Let them cook. In fact, we see you as our secret ingredient. While our chicken is fire, it’s our people
Who set us ablaze. You’re the ones bringing the passion, ideas and energy–the flavor–whether cooking in the restaurant or working in the support center. That’s why we take pride in providing a place where you can express, develop and belong… all while enjoying a healthy balance. Here, fire-grilled chicken makes flamin’ good careers.
Let's Get Loco
In 1980 the first American El Pollo Loco opened on Alvarado Street in Los Angeles, quickly becoming a destination for the best citrus-marinated, fire-grilled pollo in town. Over the past four decades, El Pollo Loco has grown into more than 490 restaurants across 6 states becoming an L.A. mainstay and cultural benchmark along the way. And today, we continue to work just as hard to always provide customers with fresh and innovative L.A. Mex from our famous family dinners to Mexican entrees.
Offices: 575 Anton Blvd., Suite 1100, Costa Mesa, California 92626, US
Let's Get Loco
In 1980 the first American El Pollo Loco opened on Alvarado Street in Los Angeles, quickly becoming a destination for the best citrus-marinated, fire-grilled pollo in town. Over the past four decades, El Pollo Loco has grown into more than 490 restaurants across 6 states becoming an L.A. mainstay and cultural benchmark along the way. And today, we continue to work just as hard to always provide customers with fresh and innovative L.A. Mex from our famous family dinners to Mexican entrees.
Offices: 575 Anton Blvd., Suite 1100, Costa Mesa, California 92626, US
