How to hire a lead crew member

How to hire a lead crew member, step by step

Here's a step-by-step lead crew member hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a lead crew member job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new lead crew member
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your lead crew member job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a lead crew member for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

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   A lead crew member's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, lead crew members from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list presents lead crew member salaries for various positions.

   Type of Lead Crew Member	Description	Hourly rate
   Lead Crew Member	Food and beverage serving and related workers perform a variety of customer service, food preparation, and cleaning duties in restaurants, cafeterias, and other eating and drinking establishments.	$12-20
   Shift Supervisor	Shift supervisors are responsible for the employees assigned to the shift that they are handling. Shift supervisors ensure that the employees who were expected to report to work at the specific shift came in... Show more	$12-21
   Cook/Server	Cooks/servers are employees who take on the dual role of being a cook and a server in the restaurant. They are usually trained cooks who are in charge of preparing meals for the guests... Show more	$11-17

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Drive-Thru
   • Customer Service
   • Customer Orders
   • Customer Satisfaction
   • Customer Complaints
   • Food Quality
   • Mowing
   • POS
   • Food Orders
   • Safety Standards
   • Food Preparation
   • Food Products
   • Sales Floor
   • Leadership

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage food preparation, maintain cleanliness and punctuality while effectively support customers in daily transactions with suggestive selling methods.
   • Demonstrate exceptional leadership and customer service skills while gaining solid understanding of retail operations and thorough knowledge of product line.
   • Maintain all database and POS systems to ensure they are up-to date.
   • Operate and maintain cooking equipment such as grills, deep fryers and griddles.
   • Maintain all databases, and POS systems, ensuring that they are up- to-date.
   • Used steamers and grills to prepare meals, as well as fryers and ovens.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your lead crew member job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A lead crew member can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, lead crew members' average salary in georgia is 48% less than in washington.
   • Seniority. Entry-level lead crew members 42% less than senior-level lead crew members.
   • Certifications. A lead crew member with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a lead crew member's salary.

   Average lead crew member salary

   $15.80hourly

   $32,857 yearly

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   Entry-level lead crew member salary

   $25,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 31, 2026

4. Writing a lead crew member job description

   A lead crew member job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of a lead crew member job description:

   Lead crew member job description example

   We are an aerospace R&D company building experimental and certified airships. We are developing and manufacturing advanced technologies to dramatically increase the capabilities and lower the cost of 21st-century airships.
   
   LTA's airships will have the ability to complement and even accelerate humanitarian disaster response and relief efforts, especially in remote areas that cannot be easily accessed by plane and boat due to limited or destroyed infrastructure. We ultimately aim to create a family of aircraft with zero emissions that would substantially reduce the global carbon footprint of aviation when used for shipping goods and moving people.
   
   We are seeking Lead Airship Ground Crew members to help lead a team in the safe flight and operation of our airships.
   
   Responsibilities:Works under the direction of the Crew Chief, performing duties necessary to maintain safe, efficient operation of the airship. Participates in airship launching and landing activities, as well as the ground handling of the airship during hangar exit and entry.Tends to airship systems management watch in rotational shifts with coworkers when the airship is moored on the mast.Drives ground support vehicles pertinent to mission objectives.Follows all safety regulations in accordance with company policy and the Department of Transportation.Assists airship mechanics and hangar technicians in performing tasks as necessary.Performs hangar operations and maintenance support functions as directed.Performs ground support equipment (GSE) and maintenance duties as directed by the Crew Chief and assigned team leads.Represents the company and airship operations in a professional and appropriate manner in all aspects on and off the job.Participates in Pathfinder 1 pressure and fire watch duties
   
   Qualifications:High school diploma or equivalent Valid driver's license Must be able to pass a TSA background check Ability to work at heights Valid Class A CDL preferred DOT-compliant team members will be eligible for compensation adjustment adjustment Class A CDL drivers will be eligible for compensation adjustment Experience in voyages, traveling transcontinentally, and airship operations is a plus!
   
   Physical & Compliance Requirements:Capable of lifting and transporting up to 50 pounds Weight restrictions due to equipment limitations: must be able to work on equipment with a 300 pound weight limitation, with tools weighing an average of 30 pounds (total weight of 270 pounds or less) Capable of sitting or standing for long periods of time Able to work in outdoor-type weather conditions year-round Background check clearance Fully vaccinated against COVID
   
   What We Offer!Relocation assistance Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance through a PPO plan (100% premium paid for individuals, ~70% for dependents) Company-paid life, AD&D, long-term disability, and short-term disability insurances Parental leave Generous PTO + 10 paid holidays 401(k) matching up to 6%Lunch and snacks provided every day, including accommodations for all dietary restrictions Monthly wellness stipend Monthly cell phone stipend Yearly education stipend to obtain certifications or take classes in your field Mental health benefit Fun events, swag, and the occasional airship ride An opportunity to change the world and work with some of the smartest and the most talented experts from different fields
   
   LTA Research & Exploration welcomes all candidates to apply including those with limited experience. We understand that candidates with a growth mindset and passion for working on the next chapter in aviation advancement can outweigh experience alone. We celebrate diverse origins and journeys and understand their importance in developing new technology. Rooted in our humanitarian mission, we want to serve the entire globe and have a team that represents those we wish to serve.
   Lighter Than Air is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, veteran status or any other discriminatory factors prohibited by law.

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right lead crew member for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your lead crew member job on Zippia to find and recruit lead crew member candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit lead crew members, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new lead crew member

   Once you've found the lead crew member candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new lead crew member. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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