Shift Lead At Here Hospitality Group

Here Hospitality Group is hiring for nimbu: Indian Street Food, opening soon off of Route 1 in Princeton, NJ.

Our Shift Leads are at the heart of the guest experience. This is a hybrid Front-of-House + Food Expo leadership position where you oversee ticket flow, guide hospitality, maintain quality standards, and communicate between FOH and BOH to keep service running smoothly.

You will set the pace for each service, ensure orders are executed perfectly, support the FOH team, and uphold the culture and systems that make Nimbu successful. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in high volume and wants long-term growth into management.

• Lead and control the pace of lunch or dinner service
• Call out orders clearly and manage ticket flow
• Review and quality-check all dishes before they leave the kitchen
• Ensure plates and to-go items are packaged and completed correctly
• Communicate modifications, allergies, and special requests accurately
• Maintain real-time awareness of the line, the queue, and the dining room

• Act as the face of the restaurant during your shift
• Support FOH staff with order-taking, guest guidance, and menu questions
• Handle customer concerns with empathy, clarity, and professionalism
• Maintain consistent hospitality standards across the team
• Step into any FOH or expo task as needed to support service flow

• Lead by example with energy, professionalism, and calm under pressure
• Provide direction, coaching, and support to both FOH and BOH teams
• Assist in training new team members on expo, hospitality, and service systems
• Foster Nimbu’s hospitality-first, respectful, teamwork-driven culture
• Keep morale high and maintain clear communication during rushes

• Support opening and closing procedures for both FOH and expo
• Maintain FOH cleanliness, organization, and readiness throughout the shift
• Ensure constant restocking and organization of FOH and expo areas
• Monitor and report any equipment or operational issues

• Perform weekly inventory checks of FOH/expo essentials and BOH basics
• Track expiration dates and ensure proper rotation (FIFO)
• Monitor and communicate waste, over-portioning issues, or inconsistencies
• Work with the management team to reduce waste and improve efficiency

• Full-time: 40 hours/week, spread over up to 5 working days
• Must be available for lunch or dinner service depending on schedule
• Shifts scheduled Monday–Sunday based on business needs
• Minimal late-night hours

• Must be 18+ years of age
• 2–3 years of experience in high-volume fast-casual or restaurant environments
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to multitask and stay composed under pressure
• Strong understanding of expo, ticket flow, and service systems
• Hospitality-first, problem-solving mindset
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
• Comfortable managing a shift and acting as the on-duty leader

• Clear path to Assistant Manager or Manager roles
• Supportive leadership and strong operational systems
• Consistent, stable scheduling with minimal late nights
• Staff meals, training, and ongoing development
• A respectful, positive work culture

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