Shift Coordinator - Rockridge, Oakland NEW SHOP OPENING!

Salt & Straw • Oakland, CA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Salt & Straw is hiring Shift Coordinators for their new shop opening in Rockridge, Oakland. This role is in a fast-paced hospitality environment and focuses on supporting daily shop operations, assisting team members, and creating great guest experiences. Responsibilities include customer service, supporting team workflows, providing coaching and feedback, and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations in a retail food service setting. The ideal candidate enjoys working with people, thrives in hospitality or retail, and cares about creating great guest experiences.

Requirements

• Must be 18+ years old.
• Available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Able to work at least 3 shifts per week, including 2 closing shifts.
• High school diploma or GED.
• 6+ months of food service, restaurant, retail, coffee, or hospitality experience.
• Enjoy coaching, motivating, and supporting others.
• Strong communication skills and a passion for customer service.
• Thrive in fast-paced, team-oriented environments.
• Excited to grow leadership skills and take on greater responsibility.
• Comfortable discussing flavors, offering samples, and creating memorable guest experiences.

Nice To Haves

• 1+ year of food service, restaurant, retail, coffee, or hospitality experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily shop operations to ensure a smooth and welcoming guest experience.
• Guide Scoopers throughout the shift, managing task assignments, breaks, and team support.
• Deliver exceptional customer service and thoughtfully resolve guest concerns.
• Support shop operations by scooping, waffling, hosting, operating the register, cleaning, and jumping in wherever needed.
• Coordinate opening, closing, and daily operational tasks to maintain shop standards.
• Coach and support Team Members through real-time feedback and training.
• Help maintain product quality, food safety, cleanliness, and workplace safety standards.
• Assist with inventory counts, supply management, cash handling, and daily documentation.
• Ensure third-party delivery orders are prepared accurately and meet quality standards.
• Foster a positive, inclusive work environment where Team Members feel supported and valued.
• Learn and share flavor stories to help guests discover their next favorite scoop.
• Partner with shop leadership to uphold operational standards and support team development.

Benefits

• Optional earned wages access
• 401(k) match with 50% company match up to 1% of your salary after three months
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage may become available after 780 hours worked
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Supplemental coverage like Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Free, 24/7 access to licensed mental health professionals for you and your family via text, chat, web, and in-person sessions
• Flexible scheduling
• 1 hour of Sick Time per 30 hours worked
• 12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave at 70% pay
• 2 hours of Paid Voting Time
• Up to $1,800/year for learning goals
• Career development and growth opportunities within Salt & Straw
• 30% Team Member discount
• Early access to new flavors
• Commuter FSA
• UHC Wellness Rewards (earn up to $1,000)
• Affordable FIGO Pet Insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED