Subway & Dairy Queen | Kenly 95 Petro | Kenly, NC

Starting Pay: $15.00 per hour
Job Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Flexible Availability Required – Days, Evenings, Weekends & Holidays
Experience: Minimum 1 Year of Leadership Experience
Work Location: In Person

Ready to Lead? Join Our Subway & Dairy Queen Management Team!

Kenly 95 Petro is hiring a Full-Time Restaurant Shift Leader to help oversee daily operations at our Subway and Dairy Queen restaurants in Kenly, NC!

Are you an experienced team leader who enjoys motivating employees, providing excellent customer service, and keeping restaurant operations running smoothly?

We're looking for a dependable, hands-on Shift Leader who can take charge of a shift, coach team members, and help deliver great results in a fast-paced restaurant environment.

In this role, you'll help lead employees across two well-known restaurant brands while gaining valuable experience in quick-service restaurant operations.

If you have at least one year of leadership experience and are ready to take the next step in your restaurant career, we want to hear from you!

PAY & PERKS

• Starting Pay: $15.00 per Hour
• Full-Time Employment
• Employee Discounts – Discounts on eligible meals and merchandise.
• Leadership Experience – Help oversee daily operations across Subway and Dairy Queen.
• Career Advancement Opportunities – Opportunities to develop your skills and grow into additional management responsibilities.
• Hands-On Training – Learn brand procedures, operational standards, and leadership expectations.
• Open-Door Management Policy – A workplace that encourages communication and feedback.
• Team-Oriented Environment – Work with employees and managers who share a commitment to great customer service.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

As a Restaurant Shift Leader, you'll help supervise daily operations, support team members, and ensure customers receive friendly, accurate, and efficient service.

Shift Leadership & Team Development

• Lead and support team members during assigned shifts across Subway and Dairy Queen.
• Assign daily tasks, monitor progress, and ensure responsibilities are completed.
• Train, coach, and motivate employees to improve performance and customer service.
• Set a positive example through professionalism, teamwork, and accountability.
• Help maintain productivity, efficiency, and teamwork during busy meal periods.

Restaurant Operations & Customer Service

• Oversee food preparation, order accuracy, and service quality.
• Assist with preparing Subway sandwiches, Dairy Queen treats, and other menu items as needed.
• Monitor food safety, sanitation, and cleanliness standards.
• Assist with cash handling, register operations, and accurate transaction processing.
• Maintain proper product stocking, organization, and restaurant readiness.
• Help complete opening, closing, and shift-change responsibilities.
• Resolve customer concerns professionally and communicate significant issues to management.
• Support daily operational goals while maintaining brand and company standards.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Required Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Minimum 1 year of leadership or supervisory experience.
• Must have open availability to work days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to lead employees, delegate tasks, and hold team members accountable.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and make decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Dependable attendance, punctuality, and a strong work ethic.
• Ability to work independently and effectively with a team.
• Willingness to work hands-on in food preparation, customer service, cleaning, and other restaurant operations.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform routine restaurant duties.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience as a Restaurant Shift Leader, Shift Supervisor, Shift Manager, Team Lead, or Assistant Manager.
• Experience in fast food, quick-service restaurants, retail, or hospitality leadership.
• Experience training employees, assigning tasks, and supervising daily operations.
• Knowledge of food safety, cash handling, and restaurant opening or closing procedures.
• Experience working in a high-volume customer service environment.

Restaurant leadership experience is preferred, but candidates with transferable supervisory experience are encouraged to apply.

WORK SCHEDULE

Full-Time | Flexible Schedule

Applicants must have open availability, including:

• Weekdays and weekends.
• Morning, afternoon, and evening shifts.
• Night shifts as assigned.
• Holidays as scheduled.

Open availability is required for this leadership position.

WHY WORK AT KENLY 95 PETRO?

Kenly 95 Petro is a family-owned and operated business serving travelers, professional drivers, and the local community since 1964.

Our Subway and Dairy Queen teams serve a variety of customers throughout the day, creating an active, fast-paced work environment.

As a Restaurant Shift Leader, you'll have the opportunity to develop your leadership abilities, help train employees, improve team performance, and contribute to the success of two restaurant brands.

We're looking for leaders who take initiative, communicate clearly, support their employees, and lead by example.

READY TO TAKE THE LEAD?

If you're an experienced Shift Leader, Team Lead, Shift Supervisor, or aspiring Restaurant Manager looking for a hands-on leadership opportunity, we'd love to hear from you!

Apply today to join the Subway and Dairy Queen leadership team at Kenly 95 Petro in Kenly, North Carolina!

Additional Employment Information

• This position is on-site in Kenly, North Carolina.
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug test and background check, consistent with applicable law.
• Random drug testing may be required during employment.
• Kenly 95 Petro is unable to sponsor employment visas.