Lead, Sam's Cafe Back of House

Walmart • Bentonville, AR

1d • $21 - $40 • Onsite

About The Position

The Lead for Sam’s Cafe Back of House oversees food safety, quality, and sanitation standards while managing inventory and administrative tasks. This role ensures consistent food preparation and presentation by training and guiding associates, maintaining compliance with company policies, and fostering a productive work environment. The Lead coordinates daily operations, supports continuous improvement initiatives, and promotes accountability and teamwork. By upholding high standards of integrity and customer service, this position contributes to delivering exceptional experiences and operational excellence within the cafe.

The Sam’s Cafe Back of House team operates in a fast-paced environment dedicated to delivering quality guest experiences through a scratch kitchen model. Team members collaborate to maintain food safety, sanitation, and operational standards while efficiently managing kitchen tasks and inventory. Emphasizing clear communication, accountability, and adaptability, the team meets daily demands with professionalism. Leadership supports ongoing training to ensure compliance with company policies. This team is committed to operational excellence, consistent service, and customer satisfaction, upholding high standards in food preparation and kitchen management at all times.

Requirements

• Proven experience in supervising and developing team members in a fast-paced food service environment.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and quality assurance standards.
• Ability to manage inventory effectively, including ordering, storage, and rotation of products.
• Skilled in maintaining cleanliness and safety compliance according to company policies.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills to coordinate daily operations and administrative tasks.
• Commitment to upholding integrity, accountability, and ethical standards in all business practices.
• Adaptability to support continuous improvement and promote a positive workplace culture.
• 2 years' experience in large-scale food production or related experience.
• 2 years' of supervisory experience.
• 1 year’s experience of Microsoft Office (for example, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Obtain certified ServSafe Food Handler or related food safety certification within 45 days of hir

Nice To Haves

• Inventory Control, Recipe Development
• Food Services - ServSafe Certification - Certification

Responsibilities

• Maintain food safety and sanitation standards by monitoring product expiration, cleanliness, and associate compliance with quality guidelines.
• Oversee food preparation and production, ensuring consistent quality and proper timing to meet company standards.
• Manage inventory by ordering, receiving, storing, and rotating products while maintaining accurate records.
• Supervise daily operations including scheduling, attendance tracking, and administrative tasks for Back of House associates.
• Lead team meetings, support associate development through training and mentoring, and promote accountability and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, ethical standards, and safety regulations to foster a productive work environment.

Benefits

• Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage
• Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance
• Paid time off benefits include PTO, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable.
• short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
• Live Better U is a company paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed