Shift Lead

POSITION:  Shift Lead

CLASSIFICATION​:  Non-Exempt

Reports to: Reports to the General Manager

Are you an authentic, kind, and passionate coffee lover? Are you looking to join a supportive crew of friendly people? We believe in the power of human connection and kindness through the portal of coffee. As a queer, women-owned, B-corp we put environmental and social sustainability at the forefront of every decision we make. We support all stakeholders along the supply chain through impactful purchasing and employee development. If you believe what we believe, in racial and gender equality and that business can be a force for good - come join the Equator team.

Position Summary

The Shift Lead is responsible for assisting the store manager in leading the Baristas to deliver an exceptional experience to every customer in our retail cafés, including providing the utmost in hospitality and kindness, consistent high quality beverages and specialty coffee knowledge. You are responsible for learning operations and leading the team in the absence of the General Manager. The role requires that you act with integrity and respect, promote an accessible, safe, clean, and healthy work environment, act fiscally responsible, produce quality work, and are ethical and passionate about coffee. We love coffee and want you to love it too.

Key Responsibilities 

• Share passion for coffee and knowledge of specialty coffee with customers and employees

• Leads team in preparing and serving the highest quality handcrafted beverages

• Provides regular coaching and feedback to team members on drink quality

• Leads the team in sharing product knowledge

• Plan and execute the deployment of staff 

• Able to remain calm, professional, patient, kind, and productive in all situations 

• Leads and helps with store cleaning, stocking, and organizing 

• Ensure and uphold store cleanliness, organization, and food safety 

• Always act responsibly in protecting the store assets and facilities by ensuring compliance with Equator Coffees policies and procedures

• Communicates efficiently with the Store Manager on concerns such as employee engagement, work performance, customer feedback, and areas to improve 

• Work with the Store Manager to perform inventory control tasks

• You will be the ideal model for teamwork 

• Able to make decisions in the best interest of the customer as well as problem solve in the absence of the manager 

• Contribute to store goals for achieving sales and improving profits 

• Will be responsible for the opening and closing of the cafe 

• Demonstrate respect, integrity, honesty, and knowledge to promote the culture, values and mission of Equator Coffees 

Qualifications and Requirements

• Kind, welcoming, and patient even in the midst of multi-tasking 

• Coffee experience preferred 

• Retail and/or customer service experience required 

• Demonstrates a passion for coffee and tea 

• Able to make customers the priority 

• Can provide ongoing positive and constructive feedback with ease 

• Curious to learn and gain knowledge and apply it to daily interactions 

• Is a Team Player 

• Capability to interface and maintain effective relationships with co-workers and customers

• Cash handling skills 

• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. 

• At times, may be required to work more than 40 hours per week to perform the essential duties of the position

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) 

• Able to work agreed upon full time or part time hours that include early mornings, evenings, weekends and/or holidays

• Maintains a current state issued Food Handler Card 

Compensation

• Competitive Hourly Wage

• 100% Employer Covered Premium Medical Insurance 

(for full-time employees working over 30 hours per week after 60 days of employment)

• Group Dental & Vision Insurance Plans Available

• Employer Covered Life Insurance Premium

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) - Healthcare, Commuter and Dependent Day Care

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Physical and Mental Health, Financial and Legal Coaching available at no cost to the employee

• Paid Time Off 

• 7 Equator observed holidays per year for eligible employees (including MLK Day)

• 1 paid volunteer day per year

• Paid time for voting on election day and for reflection on Juneteenth

• 401K - Employee eligible after 1 year of employment

• Free coffee

Compensation will be commensurate with experience.

Apply 

Send resume and cover letter to retailcareers@equatorcoffees.com or apply in our online system. 

This position description intends to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. It is not intended to include all duties and responsibilities. Job responsibilities can change according to the operational needs of the business. The order in which duties and responsibilities are listed is not significant. 

Equator Coffees is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, and discharge will be based on competence, performance and the business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability or any other applicable legally protected characteristics.