Shift Lead Jobs in Colorado
Shift lead jobs in Colorado are concentrated in retail, food service, manufacturing, and logistics, with demand running from entry-level supervisor roles to senior team leads overseeing large hourly workforces. Denver, Colorado Springs, and Aurora account for the largest share of openings, with established employers like Walmart, Target, and Amazon operating major distribution centers and store networks throughout the Front Range. Retail operations management and food and beverage team leadership are among the most in-demand specialties in the state. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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About Sexy Pizza
Sexy Pizza is the fuel for a revolution. More than just your typical by-the-slice eatery, we aim to combine high-quality pizza with social activism. Our hand-tossed, deck-oven pizzas are always made from scratch with fresh ingredients & hand-cut veggies, making us a neighborhood favorite at our four Denver locations. Our unwavering commitment to philanthropy & the arts has strengthened our relationship to the community we serve and our reputation as a force for good in the state of Colorado.
The Position: PM Shift Lead
Assist in daily Ops’ and closing of our restaurant. Take orders & serve up the patrons at the counters or tables. Prepare & cook to order the Sexy Pizza menu. Keepin the spaces clean & staying up-to-date with health & safety standards for cookin’ & servin’. Optimize profits & ensure our guests are satisfied with their dining experience. Handles the reconciliation of cash drawers and Delivery Driver checkout reports, processes End of Day operations and locks up the restaurant after the completion of all cleaning & closing duties. Flexible hours (full-time or part-time positions)
What We Require:
We make sure every team member is trained up on our Standard Operating Procedures. We do this by requiring all team members to go through a paid Orientation at our home office & paid Hands-on-Training onsite, no matter what level of experience you have. Must have availability to close the restaurant on a regular basis.
The JOB Bullet Points:
- Follow all Standard Operating Procedures.
- Participate in weekly meetings with all Leadership staff.
- Provide direction to other employees regarding operational and procedural issues.
- Closing the restaurant and ensuring all checklists are completed to company standards.
- Responsible for reconciliation of cash drawers.
- Maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment. Cleaning and sanitizing all dishes, fountain soda machine, hand sink, lobby tables, chairs, and etc...
- Enforce sanitary practices for food handling, general cleanliness, and maintenance of kitchen and dining areas.
- Responsible for ensuring consistent high quality of food preparation and service.
- Maintain professional restaurant image, including restaurant cleanliness, proper uniform, and appearance standards.
- Proper portion control and quantities of preparation to minimize waste.
- Place orders with distributors, and schedule the delivery of fresh food and supplies.
- Receive orders from distributors, rotate and properly store all products.
- Enter and receive all invoices using our digital systems.
- Will uphold all ServSafe guidelines.
- Maintain the highest standard of customer service at all times.
- Take any and all appropriate actions to turn dissatisfied guests into return guests.
- Ensure a safe working and guest environment to reduce the risk of injury and accidents.
- Completes accident reports promptly in the event that a guest or employee is injured.
- Investigate and resolve complaints concerning food quality and service.
- Conduct the training of new employees.
- Ability to accurately follow all standardized recipes and procedures.
- Handles, stores and rotates all products properly in accordance with health department standards.
- Able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 50 pounds.
- Able to be on your feet for extended periods, up to 4 consecutive hours.
- Eligible to work in the United States.
Who You Are:
- 18 years of age or older.
- Someone with communication skills to create a positive interaction experience with our customers and communicate clearly with all Team Members.
- Someone with basic math skills to handle money & make change.
- able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 50 or more pounds.
- able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 8 hours or more).
- eligible to work in the United States.
What We Offer a.k.a. “The Goods”:
Sexy Pizza aims to set the standard by normalizing basic benefits for our team members. Everyone starts out with an hourly rate above minimum wage & after an average of 30/hrs a week for 3 months, they qualify for full-time benefits.
The BENEFITS Overview:
- Starting at $21.00 - $22.75/hr + $5.00/hr Average Tips
-
Day ONE Bennies:
- Accrual of Paid Time Off AND State-required Paid Sick Leave
- Employee Shift Meal + 50% discount all other times
- Anonymous Mental Health Services through Kind Therapy Inc.
- Discounts on Personal Insurance from Liberty Mutual
-
6 Month Bennies:
- 401k Retirement Matching Plan
- + All the above
-
Full-Time Bennies:
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Access to Legal Shield and ID Shield Voluntary Coverage
- Paid Parental Leave
- + All of the above
Benefits Breakdown
Starting at $21.00 - $22.75/hr
- $5.00/hr Average Tips
- $1.53/hr Shift Meal
- $0.42/hr Paid Time Off
- $1.39/hr Health Insurance
- $0.18/hr Dental Insurance
- $0.04/hr Vision Insurance
- $0.41/hr Mental Health Services
- $1.04/hr 401k Retirement Matching Plan
= $31.01 - $32.87 per hour*
- Averages based on a 35-hour work week and 50 weeks per year
We’re always looking for talented team members to join our team, and as such, this job posting will remain open with no deadline for application
About Sexy Pizza
Sexy Pizza is the fuel for a revolution. More than just your typical by-the-slice eatery, we aim to combine high-quality pizza with social activism. Our hand-tossed, deck-oven pizzas are always made from scratch with fresh ingredients & hand-cut veggies, making us a neighborhood favorite at our four Denver locations. Our unwavering commitment to philanthropy & the arts has strengthened our relationship to the community we serve and our reputation as a force for good in the state of Colorado.
The Position: PM Shift Lead
Assist in daily Ops’ and closing of our restaurant. Take orders & serve up the patrons at the counters or tables. Prepare & cook to order the Sexy Pizza menu. Keepin the spaces clean & staying up-to-date with health & safety standards for cookin’ & servin’. Optimize profits & ensure our guests are satisfied with their dining experience. Handles the reconciliation of cash drawers and Delivery Driver checkout reports, processes End of Day operations and locks up the restaurant after the completion of all cleaning & closing duties. Flexible hours (full-time or part-time positions)
What We Require:
We make sure every team member is trained up on our Standard Operating Procedures. We do this by requiring all team members to go through a paid Orientation at our home office & paid Hands-on-Training onsite, no matter what level of experience you have. Must have availability to close the restaurant on a regular basis.
The JOB Bullet Points:
- Follow all Standard Operating Procedures.
- Participate in weekly meetings with all Leadership staff.
- Provide direction to other employees regarding operational and procedural issues.
- Closing the restaurant and ensuring all checklists are completed to company standards.
- Responsible for reconciliation of cash drawers.
- Maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment. Cleaning and sanitizing all dishes, fountain soda machine, hand sink, lobby tables, chairs, and etc...
- Enforce sanitary practices for food handling, general cleanliness, and maintenance of kitchen and dining areas.
- Responsible for ensuring consistent high quality of food preparation and service.
- Maintain professional restaurant image, including restaurant cleanliness, proper uniform, and appearance standards.
- Proper portion control and quantities of preparation to minimize waste.
- Place orders with distributors, and schedule the delivery of fresh food and supplies.
- Receive orders from distributors, rotate and properly store all products.
- Enter and receive all invoices using our digital systems.
- Will uphold all ServSafe guidelines.
- Maintain the highest standard of customer service at all times.
- Take any and all appropriate actions to turn dissatisfied guests into return guests.
- Ensure a safe working and guest environment to reduce the risk of injury and accidents.
- Completes accident reports promptly in the event that a guest or employee is injured.
- Investigate and resolve complaints concerning food quality and service.
- Conduct the training of new employees.
- Ability to accurately follow all standardized recipes and procedures.
- Handles, stores and rotates all products properly in accordance with health department standards.
- Able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 50 pounds.
- Able to be on your feet for extended periods, up to 4 consecutive hours.
- Eligible to work in the United States.
Who You Are:
- 18 years of age or older.
- Someone with communication skills to create a positive interaction experience with our customers and communicate clearly with all Team Members.
- Someone with basic math skills to handle money & make change.
- able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 50 or more pounds.
- able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 8 hours or more).
- eligible to work in the United States.
What We Offer a.k.a. “The Goods”:
Sexy Pizza aims to set the standard by normalizing basic benefits for our team members. Everyone starts out with an hourly rate above minimum wage & after an average of 30/hrs a week for 3 months, they qualify for full-time benefits.
The BENEFITS Overview:
- Starting at $21.00 - $22.75/hr + $5.00/hr Average Tips
-
Day ONE Bennies:
- Accrual of Paid Time Off AND State-required Paid Sick Leave
- Employee Shift Meal + 50% discount all other times
- Anonymous Mental Health Services through Kind Therapy Inc.
- Discounts on Personal Insurance from Liberty Mutual
-
6 Month Bennies:
- 401k Retirement Matching Plan
- + All the above
-
Full-Time Bennies:
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Access to Legal Shield and ID Shield Voluntary Coverage
- Paid Parental Leave
- + All of the above
Benefits Breakdown
Starting at $21.00 - $22.75/hr
- $5.00/hr Average Tips
- $1.53/hr Shift Meal
- $0.42/hr Paid Time Off
- $1.39/hr Health Insurance
- $0.18/hr Dental Insurance
- $0.04/hr Vision Insurance
- $0.41/hr Mental Health Services
- $1.04/hr 401k Retirement Matching Plan
= $31.01 - $32.87 per hour*
- Averages based on a 35-hour work week and 50 weeks per year
We’re always looking for talented team members to join our team, and as such, this job posting will remain open with no deadline for application
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Who's Hiring
- Vireo Health19
- Walgreens17
- EZCORP5
- Murphy USA4
- Lv petroleum4
What Colorado Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in shift lead jobs across Colorado.
- At least one year of supervisory or team lead experience in a retail or service environment
- Demonstrated ability to open and close a location and manage shift handoffs independently
- Experience coaching hourly employees and addressing performance issues in real time
- Proficiency with point-of-sale systems, scheduling software, or inventory management platforms
- Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by the employer
- High school diploma or GED, with preference given to candidates pursuing or holding an associate degree
Shift Lead Jobs in Colorado: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a shift lead in Colorado?
Most shift lead roles in Colorado require prior experience in the same industry rather than a state-issued license. The typical path is to work as a frontline associate in retail, food service, or warehouse operations, demonstrate reliability and team awareness, and express interest in a lead role to your store or site manager. Colorado employers generally promote from within, so consistent performance and familiarity with the employer's systems are the strongest qualifications you can bring.
Which companies hire shift leads in Colorado?
Companies currently hiring shift leads in Colorado include Vireo Health, Walgreens, and EZCORP, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Colorado's dense Front Range retail corridor and growing distribution infrastructure keep hiring active across both large national chains and regional operators throughout the year.
Which Colorado cities have the most shift lead jobs?
Denver, Aurora, and Colorado Springs have the most shift lead openings in Colorado. Denver anchors demand with its concentration of retail districts, logistics hubs, and food service chains, while Colorado Springs and Aurora generate consistent volume through large-format retail stores, fulfillment centers, and a sizable service sector workforce supporting the surrounding suburban population.
Are there remote shift lead jobs in Colorado?
Yes, but they're rare. Shift lead work is by nature an on-site role that requires physical presence to supervise staff, manage operations, and respond to real-time issues on the floor or in the facility. About 0% of shift lead openings tied to Colorado are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those listings tend to be in workforce coordination, scheduling oversight, or call center team lead functions rather than traditional retail or warehouse environments.
How can I get hired as a shift lead in Colorado with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is to take a frontline associate role with a large Colorado employer and make your supervisory ambitions clear from the start. Retailers like Walmart, King Soopers, and Target regularly promote high-performing associates into shift lead roles, and Amazon's Colorado fulfillment centers run structured advancement programs for hourly workers. Earning a food safety certification through Colorado's environmental health offices or completing a retail management certificate at a community college like Red Rocks or Pikes Peak State can strengthen your candidacy considerably.
Where can I find and apply to shift lead jobs in Colorado?
You can find and apply to shift lead jobs in Colorado on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring across the state. Search the listings to find roles that fit your industry background and availability, then apply directly to the positions that match your experience.
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