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Shift Leader - Food Service Team Member at Wendy's - Woodbury Hts

Wendy's - Woodbury Hts No longer available

Job Description

Established in 2021, Flynn Wendy's has swiftly become a key player within the Flynn Group, owning and operating over 190 Wendy's restaurants across the District of Columbia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Utah, Virginia, and West Virginia. With a diverse and dedicated team of over 6,000 employees, Flynn Wendy's stands as the 5th largest Wendy's franchise in the entire Wendy's system. Our success is a result of the hard work and commitment of every team member. At Flynn Wendy's, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment where the ideas and contributions of every team member are valued and celebrated. We are is one of seven premier brands of Flynn Group, which was founded in 1999 by Greg Flynn. It has grown since then to the largest franchise operator in the world. Flynn owns and operates a diversified portfolio of restaurants in iconic, world class brands across diverse segments, including Applebee's, Arby's, Panera Bread, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell Wendy's and Planet Fitness. Our primary mission is to be the premier operator within each of these brands. We will achieve this by focusing on our core values; Care Genuinely for People, Play like a Champion, and Win as One. Quality is our Recipe here at Wendy's. And like the fresh ingredients that go into our recipes, we want our employees to also be outstanding. Not only do we want you to provide customers with great-tasting food, but also with service that puts a smile on their faces and keeps them coming back for more. We are currently hiring for Shift Leaders who are motivated people with excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to establish a team that works well together, increase profits, and provide outstanding service. We are looking for someone who takes the lead to tackle problems, seeks help from others when appropriate, and is willing to provide help and mentorship to their team. If you have prior restaurant experience, you may qualify! What else is in it for you? - Same Day Pay - Flexible Schedules - Growth and Development - Free Meals - Retirement Plan (eligibility requirements) - Group Health Insurance (eligibility requirements) Compensation: Wendy's Shift Leaders: $16 - $18 per hour based on experience and restaurant location Flexible schedules, Medical/Dental/Vision, 401k with match, Free meals, PTO, Paid Sick Leave Flynn Group is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce and providing reasonable accommodations/adjustments for individuals with disabilities. If you require any accommodation or adjustments throughout the application process, please let us know. We look forward to reviewing your application and potentially welcoming you to our premier team!

Typical mid-level pay: $30k for Fast Food and Counter Workers nationally

National salary averages
Expected mid-level
$30k
Entry
Mid
Senior
Expected
$23k Market range (10th-90th percentile) $39k

Pay increases slowly with experience in this field.

Raises may be modest; negotiate well upfront.

Hot hiring, constrained wages

Employers are hiring actively, but pay hasn't caught up with demand. Focus on competing offers and non-salary benefits.

Hiring leverage
Candidate-favored
Wage leverage âš  Disconnect
Constrained
Mobility
High mobility
Durability
Somewhat fragile

Who this leverage applies to

Stronger for: Senior candidates with options
Weaker for: Entry-level candidates, Career switchers

Where to negotiate

Base salary
Sign-on bonus
Title / level
Remote flexibility
Scope & responsibility
Start date / PTO

Likely Possible Unlikely

Watch out for

Wage disconnect: Hiring is active but pay hasn't responded—negotiate on other terms.

Use competing offers and timing to your advantage.

Does this path compound?

Job Growth →
High churn
Growth, flat pay
🚀 Compound
Growth + pay upside
⚠️ Plateau
Limited growth
Specialize
Experts earn more
Pay Upside →
High turnover market

Many openings, but pay doesn't scale as much with experience.

+6%
10yr growth
904,300 openings projected annually—mostly replacing retirees and turnover.
Typical: No formal educational credential

Openings come from turnover, not new growth. Differentiate to advance.

Labor data: BLS 2024