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G&B Coffee LLC

Shift Lead - Larchmont

G&B Coffee LLC, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079


Job Title:

Shift Lead

Reports to:

General Manager and Assistant Cafe Leader

Classification:

Full-time, hourly

Wage:

L2 wage + $0.50 + tips

What's the job?

Shift Leads are highly-skilled team members who know the ins and outs of their cafe. They act as the go-to person when the ACL and GM are not available, and ensure quality standards are being met across the team. Shift Leads operate with curiosity and lead by example. They run shifts, can work in any position, and ensure the next day is set up for success.

Shift Leads demonstrate a complete understanding of G&B and GGET values and standards, as outlined in the Company’s training documents. They are accountable for maintaining a positive work environment and ensuring fair and consistent treatment of all staff.

Key Responsibilities

Run effective and efficient shifts

Run breaks

Manage shift deployment

Ensure task list accountability

Operate at a Level 2 expertise in every position

Open and close the cafe

De-escalate conflict with guests as needed

Operate with high technical skill and hospitality expertise

Complete basic troubleshooting on equipment

Act as a bearer of quality standards for the team

Perform regular QC for both food and beverages

Support in training team members through coaching and shadow shifts

Maintain cleanliness and safety standards in the cafe

Manage cafe opens and closes with owner expertise

Record waste logs

Record transfer logs

Manage cash handling and tips

Validate deliveries

Support General Manager and Assistant Cafe Leader in end of period duties

Other Job Duties

Be kind, engaging, and knowledgeable about our offerings and about coffee generally

Hold staff accountable for quality control of product, recipes, equipment operation and maintenance

Proactively pass on CS knowledge to new staff

Coach and empower team members to take ownership of each customer’s experience

Coach other team members in time management, task completion, and intentional operation

Be positive and honest

Display excellent hospitality to all customers and coworkers

Hustle, serve guests with magical speed

Display confidence and seek to constantly improve your skills in all aspects of daily coffeebar operations, including but not limited to:

Customer service

Coffee brewing and espresso extraction

Drink finishing

Serving food

Dishwashing and general cleaning

Handle cash and card transactions, ensuring accurate keeping of your till

Stay up-to-date with all menu offerings

Take pride in the condition of your workspace

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

Understand and implement our mission, vision and values

Apply “owner eyes” to all aspects of the shop

Demonstrate mastery of feedback and shop processes

Demonstrate a keen eye for detail and the bar skills necessary to lead coffee service

Demonstrate the ability to improve the work -- and the experience -- of the employees around you

Manage up, bringing not only problems but also potential solutions, to your manager

Share our absolute passion for coffee, food, and hospitality

Open and/or close the coffeebar, and possess overall schedule flexibility

Excellent time management and delegation skills

Function well in a fast-paced and, at times, stressful environment

Experiential Qualifications

Previous success working on a G&B/GGET team of highly-comparable experience from an outside company

Experience working with diverse teams

Physical Requirements, with or without a reasonable accommodation

Ability to move about the cafe space frequently throughout shift

Ability to operate job related tools, such as espresso machines and coffee brewers

Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers and customers

Ability to frequently move prep items in bins weighing up to 40lbs

Exposure to kitchen environment with hot surfaces

Some Reasons You Might Like Working Here

We offer competitive wages

We offer company-sponsored medical benefits through Kaiser Permanente for both yourself and your dependents

Additional vision and dental benefits

We offer a 401k plan with company matching funds

Free drinks, one free bag of coffee per week, and discounts on all food and merch

We are a growing company rooted in the LA area

We have a proven track record of promoting from within

We are a team full of passionate people who love what we do

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