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Houchens Industries

Diversified employee-owned holding company

Shift Leader

Full-Time
No salary listed
Entry
Clarksville, TN, USA
In Person
Food Service & HospitalityFood & Beverage Operations Management

About the job

Requirements
  • Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including extended hours, nights, weekends, and holidays.
  • Ability to stand and walk for long periods as needed.
  • Frequent guest contact requiring tact, courtesy, and a positive attitude.
  • Frequent team-member contact requiring effective communication, direction, and teamwork.
  • Ability to lift at least 20 pounds.
  • Ability to bend, stoop, and squat frequently.
Responsibilities
  • Lead and supervise team members during assigned shifts to ensure smooth operations across all areas of the restaurant.
  • Maintain food quality, service, and cleanliness standards in accordance with company expectations.
  • Coach, train, and motivate team members, providing feedback and direction.
  • Manage cash handling and register reconciliation accurately and responsibly.
  • Monitor food safety, sanitation, and health standards, ensuring compliance with company and regulatory guidelines.
  • Assist with scheduling, inventory, and shift planning to meet labor and cost goals.
  • Provide guest service and resolve guest issues promptly and professionally.
  • Foster a positive, team-oriented work environment through respect, communication, and collaboration.
  • Work as a cook, cashier, or drive-thru team member as needed to maintain operational flow during busy periods.
  • Communicate shift performance, staffing needs, and operational challenges to upper management.

About the company

Houchens Industries is a 100% employee-owned holding company operating subsidiaries in construction, manufacturing and distribution, retail, healthcare, and insurance. Its businesses include road and building construction, motion-control and masonry products, retail fixtures, fencing, beverages, grocery and pharmacy stores, eyewear, and insurance coverage. What sets Houchens Industries apart is its ESOP structure, giving thousands of employees ownership stakes. The goal is to build long-term value for employee-owners through diversified acquisitions.

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Bowling Green, Kentucky

Founded

1944

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What believers are saying

  • Houchens Insurance Group reached $100 million revenue in May 2025.
  • Houchens announced a 10-year WKU athletic district plan on October 27, 2025.
  • New subsidiaries like H.H. Barnum broaden manufacturing exposure and reduce category dependence.

What critics are saying

  • Acquisition integration failures from 2025-2026 deals can damage cash flow and ESOP value.
  • Heavy dependence on dealmaking makes 2026 growth vulnerable if targets dry up.
  • A large grocery or insurance write-down would hit employee ownership and senior leadership credibility.

What makes Houchens Industries unique

  • Houchens runs a 100% employee-owned ESOP across retail, manufacturing, construction, and insurance.
  • Jordan White joined in February 2026 to source acquisitions and investment opportunities.
  • Houchens keeps buying niche operators like Business Benefits and Pet Food Centers.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Work Hours

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

401(k) Company Match

Company News

The Business Journals
Sep 4th, 2024
Houchens acquires industrial supply manufacturer

The company continues to diversify its corporate portfolio.

Bowling Green Daily News
Jan 12th, 2023
Betty Jean Covey | Obituaries | bgdailynews.com

Betty retired from Houchens Industries.

The Business Journals
Dec 20th, 2022
Air Hydro Power to be acquired by Houchens Industries

Bowling Green, Kentucky-based Houchens Industries Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Louisville-based Air Hydro Power Inc.

WBKO
Dec 6th, 2022
Houchens Industries, Inc., partners announce $420,000 ‘Bridge the Gap’ funds awarded

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - The “Bridge the Gap” program launched by Houchens Industries, Inc. and community partners, in partnership with United Way of Southern Kentucky, has now disbursed nearly $420,000 to assist those impacted by the tornadoes in December of 2021.

The Lane Report
Dec 5th, 2022
Houchens Industries promotes Patrick Coleman to VP of Finance and CFO

Chairman and CEO, Dion W. Houchins is pleased to announce the promotion of Patrick Coleman to the position of Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer for Houchens Industries, Inc.