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  • Shift Lead
    Shift Lead
    3 hours ago
    $19 hourly
    Part-time
    Laguna Beach

    POSITION: Shift Lead - Retail Cafe - Laguna Beach CLASSIFICATION​: Non-Exempt REPORTS TO: Reports to the General Manager COMPENSATION: $19.00/HOUR About Equator In 1995, Equator Founders Helen Russell and Brooke McDonnell began their values-driven path, roasting coffee in a Marin County, CA garage. Possessing an obsessive commitment to green coffee sourcing and unparalleled roasting expertise, Equator has committed over 30 years to sustainable and fair trade coffee practices all in the name of creating a remarkable coffee experience for consumers. Today, Equator Coffees is a retail and wholesale coffee roaster and coffee farm owner with twelve retail cafes throughout California—from Marin County to San Francisco to Oakland to Los Angeles and beyond. Throughout the years, Equator Coffees has spearheaded industry-leading sourcing and roasting practices, and has forged progressive partnerships with Michelin-starred chefs, specialty grocers, tech campuses, and more. Women-owned, LGBTQ-founded, and an early adopter of Fair Trade and Regenerative Organic certifications, Equator Coffees is the first California coffee roaster to achieve B Corp Certification. Position Summary The Shift Lead is responsible for assisting the store manager in leading the Baristas to deliver an exceptional experience to every customer in our retail cafés, including providing the utmost in hospitality and kindness, consistent high-quality beverages, and specialty coffee knowledge. You are responsible for learning operations and leading the team in the absence of the General Manager. The role requires that you act with integrity and respect, promote an accessible, safe, clean, and healthy work environment, act fiscally responsible, produce quality work, and be ethical and passionate about coffee. We love coffee and want you to love it too. Key Responsibilities • Share passion for coffee and knowledge of specialty coffee with customers and employees, • Leads team in preparing and serving the highest quality handcrafted beverages, • Provides regular coaching and feedback to team members on drink quality, • Leads the team in sharing product knowledge, • Plan and execute the deployment of staff, • Able to remain calm, professional, patient, kind, and productive in all situations, • Leads and helps with store cleaning, stocking, and organizing, • Ensure and uphold store cleanliness, organization, and food safety, • Always act responsibly in protecting the store assets and facilities by ensuring compliance with Equator Coffees policies and procedures, • Communicates efficiently with the Store Manager on concerns such as employee engagement, work performance, customer feedback, and areas to improve, • Work with the Store Manager to perform inventory control tasks, • You will be the ideal model for teamwork, • Able to make decisions in the best interest of the customer as well as problem-solve in the absence of the manager, • Contribute to store goals for achieving sales and improving profits, • Will be responsible for the opening and closing of the cafe, • Demonstrate respect, integrity, honesty, and knowledge to promote the culture, values, and mission of Equator Coffees Qualifications and Requirements • Kind, welcoming, and patient even amid multi-tasking, • Coffee experience preferred, • Retail and/or customer service experience required, • Demonstrates a passion for coffee and tea, • Able to make customers the priority, • Can provide ongoing positive and constructive feedback with ease, • Curious to learn and gain knowledge and apply it to daily interactions, • Is a Team Player, • Capability to interface and maintain effective relationships with co-workers and customers, • Cash handling skills, • The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds., • At times, may be required to work more than 40 hours per week to perform the essential duties of the position, • High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED), • Able to work agreed-upon full-time or part-time hours that include early mornings, evenings, weekends, and/or holidays, • Maintains a current state-issued Food Handler Card, • Flexibility to work a variable schedule, including early mornings, weekends, and holidays, is strongly preferred, • Must be 16 years of age or older Compensation • Available to all employees, • Commuter Benefits - pre-tax parking and transit, • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Physical and mental health, financial and legal coaching available at no cost to the employee, • Free mental health app subscription, • Employee discount on merchandise, coffee gear, and at Equator cafes, • Continuing coffee education classes, • Free coffee, • Paid Time Off for voting on Election Day, • After 60 days as an employee at Equator, • Healthcare Benefits (for full-time employees working over 30 hours per week), • 100% employer-covered premium medical insurance, • Voluntary Insurance Plans - dental, vision, long-term disability, pet, and supplementary life insurance, • Employer covered life insurance premium, • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) - healthcare and daily dependent care, • After 90 days as an employee at Equator, • Holiday Pay after 90 days of employment. Eight Equator-observed holidays per year, • Paid Time Off with tenured increases for full-time employees, • 1 paid volunteer day per year, • After six months as an employee at Equator, • 401K with up to a 4% company match on employee contributions Compensation will be commensurate with experience. We'd love for you to use the video answer feature for our screening questions! It's a great way for us to get a better sense of your experience and how comfortable you are discussing your skills. Plus, it helps us see your personality and passion for the role! This position description intends to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. It is not intended to include all duties and responsibilities. Job responsibilities can change according to the operational needs of the business. The order in which duties and responsibilities are listed is not significant. *Equator Coffees is an equal-opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, and discharge will be based on competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability or any other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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  • Barista / Team Member
    Barista / Team Member
    5 days ago
    Full-time
    Newport Beach

    WHY WORK AT JOE & THE JUICE JOE & THE JUICE is a people-centric food and beverage company built around culture, not just juice, sandwiches, coffee, and much more. When joining us, you step into a high-energy community where the music is loud, the bar is your stage, and your personality matters as much as your skills. We believe in four simple virtues that shape everything we do: • Positive Attitude, • Inclusion, • Social Ties, • Growth For us, this means that when you choose a cup-half-full mindset, welcome people from every background, build real friendships across the bar by creating great guest experiences, and use every shift as a chance to learn something new — you become more than just a Juicer; like us, you continue to search and find purpose and meaning in what you do. From your first day, you'll be part of an international network of Juicers who support each other, celebrate wins together, and push each other to grow. You will learn by doing, move through a clear Moneyball career path, and be part of a company where most leaders have earned their stripes behind the bar (fun fact: over 75% of our employees started as Juicers!). If you love fast-paced service, music, people, and the idea of turning a job into a lifestyle, JOE can become a place to build skills, friendships, and a career that can take you across cities, countries, and roles. Key Expectations: • Foster a positive work environment with a "Happy to be here" attitude., • Demonstrate dedication and a high work ethic to uphold Joe & The Juice's standards., • Embrace a humble and honest approach to build trust and collaboration within the team., • Adhere to punctual attendance, dress code, and high personal hygiene standards., • Possess knowledge of and follow all company policies and procedures. Key Responsibilities: • Deliver exceptional guest experiences with enthusiasm and attentiveness., • Ensure product quality by following the product manual for consistency and excellence., • Maintain hygiene standards by adhering to company cleanliness policies and guidelines. Why Work with Us: • Great Company Culture: Be part of a team that values positive attitudes, inclusivity, and social ties. Enjoy a packed social calendar with various events that foster camaraderie and create lasting memories., • Leadership & Educational Programs: Access continuous learning and growth opportunities through our comprehensive internal programs. Participate in workshops, training sessions, and mentorship programs designed to enhance your professional skills and leadership capabilities., • Travel & Development Opportunities: Experience diverse cultures and locations while developing your skills and career. Take advantage of our exchange programs, international assignments, and career advancement opportunities that allow you to grow within the company and explore new horizons. By joining Joe & The Juice, you are contributing to a healthier world, one juice at a time. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and encourage diversity in our workplace. Together, we can create memorable guest experiences and build a vibrant, successful community. PAY & BENEFITS • $21 hourly rate +tips, • Employee discount, • Flexible schedule, • Health insurance, • Paid Sick Leave Physical Requirements: Must be able to stand for long periods of time. Must be able to lift between 10 and 20 lbs. Must be able to perform bending, stooping, crouching, and squatting movements. Must be able to safely handle and use sharp objects. Must be able to work near and operate a hot grill. [NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY](https://tinyurl.com/joejuicenotice) ABOUT JOE & THE JUICE JOE & THE JUICE is a healthy fast-casual concept founded in Copenhagen in 2002; since then, we have grown to more than 500 locations across 20 countries and now employ more than 4,500 people worldwide. From day one, our ambition has been to prove that there should be no trade-off between taste and health. We serve high-quality, freshly prepared juices, shakes, coffee, and sandwiches in relaxed, contemporary concept cafés that combine convenience with distinct urban atmospheres. JOE & THE JUICE goes beyond products toward the full experience around the bar, creating a consistent universe for guests and Juicers in all our locations. We invest heavily in internal development through our Moneyball career system and a culture where most leaders, including C-suite, VPs, and directors, have started behind the bar. We continue to evolve our people-centric and sustainability agenda that is part of our Nordic heritage and our commitment to a better future.

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