Bakery Management- Shift Lead- Avondale.
About The Position
The Shift Leader sets the tone for each shift, leading the team across the storefront and kitchen to keep service and operations running smoothly. This hands-on leadership role focuses on delivering an outstanding guest experience and helping associates do their best work. It is the first step on the management path, with opportunities for cross-training, development, and advancement through internal promotion. The role is full-time, hourly, and non-exempt, based in Avondale, Arizona, and reports to the Store Manager or Assistant Manager. Employees are expected to be available approximately 30 or more hours per week, including weekends and holidays. The work involves moderate physical activity, nearly continuous standing and walking, repetitive hand motions, overhead reaching, and possible exposure to extreme temperatures in coolers and freezers. Base pay is $17.25–$18.25 per hour, based on experience. The position is eligible for a monthly team performance bonus based on store sales, profitability, labor management, food-safety audits, and customer satisfaction. Bonus pay is not guaranteed and varies based on store results, team size, and eligibility. Benefits vary by role, scheduled hours, and location.
Requirements
- Strong communication and people skills; able to motivate and work as part of a team.
- Dependable and punctual, and comfortable leading on the floor.
- Availability of approximately 30 or more hours per week, including weekends and holidays.
- Ability to perform moderate lifting up to 50 pounds, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, squat, stand for extended periods, make repetitive hand motions, and reach overhead.
- Ability to work around extreme temperatures in coolers and freezers.
Nice To Haves
- At least 6 months of restaurant, food service, or retail experience.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
Responsibilities
- Lead the team during shifts and keep service and operations running smoothly across the storefront and kitchen.
- Coach and train associates to meet company standards for quality and hospitality.
- Create memorable guest experiences and resolve issues as they arise.
- Uphold quality, food safety, cleanliness, and health and safety standards.
- Help open or close the store and keep shifts on time and on standard.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Ongoing leadership development
- Employee discount
- Complimentary bakery products
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Team performance bonus eligibility
- Cross-training opportunities
- Opportunities for advancement and internal promotion
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
