Cafe Shift Lead

Angela’s coffee shop is looking for Cafe Shift Leads to join our team! You’ll prepare and serve coffee, espresso drinks, tea, and other beverages while creating a welcoming experience for every customer. This position is classified full-time, non-exempt with benefits. The Jewish Community Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Prepare espresso drinks, brewed coffee, iced coffee, tea, and other beverages. Follow recipes and portion standards to maintain consistent quality. Welcome customers, take orders, answer menu questions, and process payments. Keep the coffee bar, service counter, and customer areas clean and organized at all times. Restock cups, lids, syrups, milk, coffee, and other supplies.

Follow food safety, sanitation, and health department requirements. Complete opening and closing tasks. Monitor inventory and communicate restocking needs to the manager or shift lead. Receive and organize deliveries and supplies as needed. Assist with light food preparation, pastry displays, and other café items. Work collaboratively with Food Services team members.

Support other café and Food Services tasks as needed. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Previous barista and restaurant experience is preferred but not required Friendly, respectful, and welcoming approach to customers and coworkers. Dependable, punctual, and able to work independently and as part of a team. Willingness to learn beverage preparation, recipes, equipment, and payment systems.

Ability to work in a busy environment while maintaining attention to detail. Commitment to cleanliness, food safety, and quality. Ability to stand for extended periods and lift approximately 25–30 pounds. Food Handler Certification or willingness to be trained for completion of certification. Reimbursement available Availability for scheduled weekday and/or weekend shifts.

Professional in appearance, manner and tone. A team player who possesses the ability to work in a collaborative environment. OTHER DUTIES : Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice as the needs of the JCC and/or community change.