San Dimas, 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, Customer Service, Inventory Management, Food Safety
Brea, 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
Los Angeles, 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
Fullerton, 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: Food preparation, Grilling, Food safety, Customer service, Sanitation
Pomona, 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: Restaurant Operations, Team Leadership, Customer Service, Inventory Management, Food Safety
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: Food preparation, Grilling, Food safety, Sanitation, Customer service
South Gate, 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: Food preparation, Grilling, Food safety, Sanitation, Customer service
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: Food preparation, Grilling, Food safety, Sanitation, Customer service
Los Angeles, 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
West Covina, 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: Food preparation, Grilling, Food safety, Sanitation, Customer service
Corona, 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: Food preparation, Grilling, Food safety, Sanitation, Customer service
Fullerton, 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, Customer service, Inventory management, Food safety
Glendora, 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, Customer Service, Inventory Management, Food Safety
El Monte, 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: Food preparation, Grilling, Food safety, Sanitation, Customer service
Corona, 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, Food safety
Huntington 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: Food preparation, Grilling, Food safety, Sanitation, Customer service
Garden Grove, 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
Downey, 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
Upland, California, United States · On-site
$20/hr–$22/hr
Crafting the world’s finest coffee, one meaningful moment at a time We believe in creating a warm and welcoming space where every cup of coffee sparks connection. Every shift is a chance to brighten someone’s day. Whethe…
Skills: Customer service, Communication, Food preparation, Beverage preparation, Cash handling
Temecula, California, United States · On-site
Description JOIN OUR TEAM Join our team! Windsor Hospitality thrives in building hospitality careers. We want to design a path of professional growth and give you the keys to that success. We are recognized as a strong p…
Skills: Maintenance, Plumbing, Electrical, HVAC, Painting
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The Shift Leader oversees daily restaurant operations, including managing opening and closing procedures, inventory, and cash handling. They are responsible for leading the team to ensure high standards of customer service, food quality, and safety compliance.
Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least one year of restaurant supervisory experience. Alternatively, they must be certified on all restaurant positions and pass a food safety audit 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
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