(USA) Cafe Lead

Walmart•Corona, CA

5d•$23 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

The Cafe Lead supervises the cafe team and manages team members’ needs to deliver the business plan and contribute to the success of the club. The role communicates department goals, executes company programs, follows policies, and advocates for members, associates, and the company. It maintains knowledge of cafe floor and backroom operations and ensures the cafe meets company and regulatory standards for quality, inventory, production, sanitation, equipment use, safety, and compliance. The Cafe Lead manages seasonal production requirements, including knowledge of new products, recipes, processes, and specifications, and trains the team to work effectively. The role uses digital and handheld tools to plan and drive sales, improve the shopping experience, support associate engagement, and make timely decisions about production, training, and product quality. It is accountable for operational results, profitability, staffing, cleanliness and safety, audit and compliance standards, and merchandise presentation. The Cafe Lead coordinates with other departments and third-party partners to maintain operations, develops team members and sources talent, and models the company’s values of respect, integrity, customer service, and continuous improvement. The position requires successful completion of all job-required training and assessments within a prescribed period. The listed hourly wage range is $23.00 to $31.00, with possible premiums of $0.35 to $3.00 per hour in specified circumstances. The primary location is 1375 E Ontario Ave, Corona, CA 92881-6604.

Requirements

Six months of experience in a fresh production department or six months of experience supervising a team.
Must be 18 years of age or older.
Must successfully complete all job-required trainings and assessments within a prescribed time period if selected.

Nice To Haves

Experience supervising a team.
Food Handler Certification (Food Safety).

Responsibilities

Supervise the cafe team, manage team members’ needs, communicate department goals, and execute company programs and policies.
Advocate for members, associates, and the company while helping the team deliver the business plan.
Ensure cafe operations meet company and regulatory standards for quality, inventory, production, sanitation, equipment use, safety, and compliance.
Manage seasonal production, including new products, recipes, processes, and production specifications.
Collaborate with associates and third parties to provide operational resources, share knowledge, and train the team.
Use digital and handheld technology to plan and drive sales, improve the shopping experience and associate engagement, and make decisions about production, training, and product quality.
Drive business results through operational excellence, profitability planning, appropriate staffing, audit and compliance standards, and a neat, clean, safe cafe work area.
Produce and display merchandise according to the merchandise layout plan.
Coordinate with other departments and third-party partners, such as maintenance personnel, suppliers, and equipment vendors, to support operational continuity.
Identify training needs, teach and develop team skills, encourage career growth, and source talent internally and externally.
Build trusting relationships, communicate positively, mentor and develop others, and recognize team members’ contributions.
Model integrity, ethics, compliance, accountability, and company values; support the company’s goal of becoming a regenerative company.
Put customers and members first, make decisions using reliable information, and balance priorities while considering effects on team results.
Support continuous improvement, learn and adopt new technologies and skills, and help others adapt to change.

Benefits

Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
401(k), stock purchase, and company-paid life insurance.
Paid time off, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement leave, jury duty leave, and voting leave; PTO and/or PPTO may be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes.
Short-term and long-term disability.
Company discounts.
Military Leave Pay.
Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement.
Company-paid education benefit program (Live Better U), including eligible tuition, books, and fees for programs from high school completion through bachelor’s degrees, English Language Learning, and short-form certificates.
Performance-based bonus awards.
Potential hourly premiums of $0.35 to $3.00 in specified circumstances.