Alfred Porter Ranch | FT Shift Leads

ALFRED GROUP•Los Angeles, CA

2d•$19 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

Leadership & Customer Service Upholds service standards and leads by example. Provides effective leadership during shifts, ensuring consistent excellence in cafe operations. Delivers exceptional customer service, serving as a role model for hospitality. Manages customer inquiries, concerns, and complaints professionally, adhering to Alfred Hospitality standards. Possesses deep knowledge of cafe offerings (beverages, food, services) and ensures staff does as well. Team Management & Training Fosters a team-oriented environment by recognizing employee accomplishments. Assists with new employee training (feedback, reinforcement) and provides detailed reports to management. Develops baristas' coffee/tea knowledge (flavors, blends, origins). Builds rapport with employees through understanding their motivations, needs, and concerns. Assists management in assessing staffing needs (sending staff home/calling for reinforcements). Delegates duties, assigning tasks and ensuring timely completion. Enforces disciplinary measures through the Disciplinary Flowchart (verbal/written warnings). Work Environment Maintains a supportive and accessible work environment for employees and guests. Demonstrates excellent and consistent attendance and punctuality. Anticipates customer and cafe needs by observing the environment and customer cues. Optimizes operational workflow through staff delegation (barista, register, etc.). Operations & Inventory Supports inventory management and order placement. Ensures proper staff timekeeping (clocking in/out, breaks). Manages cash drawer and tip procedures for opening/closing shifts. Operates the POS register system for transactions. Oversees food and beverage preparation adherence to Alfred standards (quality, consistency, timeliness). Maintains a clean, organized, and stocked cafe environment (setup/breakdown). Conducts daily refrigerator temperature checks to comply with company and health standards. Enforces proper safety and sanitation procedures (timely HACCP completion). Assists with receiving and handling product deliveries. Completes AM/PM Daily Cafe Log and utilizes communication channels (Slack, email). Safety & Compliance Documents employee/customer injuries in the cafe using Incident Reports, informing management. Adhere to all policies and procedures outlined in Company’s employee handbook. Any other tasks that may be assigned to meet company goals.

Requirements

Previous experience in a café or restaurant setting is preferred, but not required.
A passion for working with the public in a customer-facing capacity.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work well in a team environment and under pressure.
Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
Flexibility to attend quarterly team meetings or trainings that may occasionally be scheduled outside of regular working hours.
We require all employees to maintain a minimum of 3 shifts per week.
Full-time employees must maintain an average of 30 hours per week to maintain full-time status.
Able to lift up to 20 pounds without assistance.
Move quickly and efficiently from one area of the café to another.
Ability to hear and communicate effectively in English.
Good vision, including the ability to see details at close range.
Flexibility to bend and squat as necessary to perform cleaning and stocking tasks.
Ability to stand for extended periods and work in a fast-paced environment.
Capable of operating a cash register or tablet device to enter customer orders accurately and efficiently.
Ability to speak clearly and project voice to effectively communicate with customers and team members.

Responsibilities

Upholds service standards and leads by example.
Provides effective leadership during shifts, ensuring consistent excellence in cafe operations.
Delivers exceptional customer service, serving as a role model for hospitality.
Manages customer inquiries, concerns, and complaints professionally, adhering to Alfred Hospitality standards.
Possesses deep knowledge of cafe offerings (beverages, food, services) and ensures staff does as well.
Fosters a team-oriented environment by recognizing employee accomplishments.
Assists with new employee training (feedback, reinforcement) and provides detailed reports to management.
Develops baristas' coffee/tea knowledge (flavors, blends, origins).
Builds rapport with employees through understanding their motivations, needs, and concerns.
Assists management in assessing staffing needs (sending staff home/calling for reinforcements).
Delegates duties, assigning tasks and ensuring timely completion.
Enforces disciplinary measures through the Disciplinary Flowchart (verbal/written warnings).
Maintains a supportive and accessible work environment for employees and guests.
Demonstrates excellent and consistent attendance and punctuality.
Anticipates customer and cafe needs by observing the environment and customer cues.
Optimizes operational workflow through staff delegation (barista, register, etc.).
Supports inventory management and order placement.
Ensures proper staff timekeeping (clocking in/out, breaks).
Manages cash drawer and tip procedures for opening/closing shifts.
Operates the POS register system for transactions.
Oversees food and beverage preparation adherence to Alfred standards (quality, consistency, timeliness).
Maintains a clean, organized, and stocked cafe environment (setup/breakdown).
Conducts daily refrigerator temperature checks to comply with company and health standards.
Enforces proper safety and sanitation procedures (timely HACCP completion).
Assists with receiving and handling product deliveries.
Completes AM/PM Daily Cafe Log and utilizes communication channels (Slack, email).
Documents employee/customer injuries in the cafe using Incident Reports, informing management.
Adhere to all policies and procedures outlined in Company’s employee handbook.
Any other tasks that may be assigned to meet company goals.