Shift Leader Supervisor FOH BOH AM PM Shifts Restaurant

Overview

Little Engine is on a mission to give the neighborhood rotisserie a serious tune-up. Little Engine is led by Chef Rob Sonderman, who grew up a few blocks away and wanted to build the kind of place he’d actually want in his neighborhood. Rob has spent his career transforming familiar food into something more craveeable and fun. He helped build DCity Smokehouse and Federalist Pig into two of DC’s standout barbecue spots, then co-founded Honeymoon Chicken, where he focused on bringing bold flavors in a fast-casual setting.

We cook with fire, move with purpose, and treat every guest like a regular. We’re now hiring Hourly Shift Leaders to help lead our tight team during service. This is a hands-on leadership role for people who know how to keep a kitchen and dining room moving, support their team, and handle problems calmly as they come up.

Check out our instagram @littleenginechicken to see us in action.

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Free food & snacks
• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Hourly Shift Leaders – AM & PM Shifts
• Front & Back of House Leadership Little Engine – Rotisserie & Wings

PERKS + BENEFITS

• Competitive hourly wage based on experience + $4–5 per hour in tips
• Paid Sick & Safe Leave accrued immediately
• Healthcare and employer match
• Free meal while on shift
• Employee discounts
• Supportive, team-driven culture
• Opportunities to grow as Little Engine grow

Hourly Shift Leaders are what keeps the entire restaurant running smoothly. You’ll be actively working shifts while helping guide our tight teams, keeping service on track, and stepping in wherever needed.

Responsibilities include:

• Supporting guest service, counter, expo, and food running
• Supporting line, prep, and dish teams during service
• Maintaining service, food quality, and cleanliness standards
• Coaching team members and leading by example
• Handling guest concerns and in-the-moment issues
• Communicating clearly with kitchen and management teams
• Assisting with openings, shift transitions, and closings

• Prior restaurant experience preferred
• Experience in both FOH and BOH preferred
• Leadership or key-holder experience strongly preferred
• Calm, confident presence in fast-paced environments
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Team-first mindset with a guest-focused approach
• Reliable, accountable, and detail-oriented
• Basic English communication skills required

• Ability to stand and move for 8 hours per shift
• Ability to lift up to 15 lbs regularly
• Reaching, bending, twisting, stooping, pushing, and pulling
• Comfortable working in a busy, high-energy restaurant environment

• Lead from the floor
• Support the team before yourself
• Solve problems early and calmly
• No ego, no shortcuts—everyone helps

Little Engine provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination or harassment of any kind in accordance with federal, state, and local laws.