Catering Server Lead / Supervisor

Sifted, LLC; Redwood City (CA); On-site; USD 30,686 - 43,704; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-sponsored health insurance

80 hours of PTO annually

Free lunch during service

Job summary

Sifted, LLC in Redwood City is seeking a Service Lead to support day-to-day leadership in community operations. The role involves leading the kitchen operations, ensuring quality service, and managing multiple tasks effectively.

The ideal candidate should possess over a year of relevant experience and demonstrate strong leadership capabilities. Benefits include competitive hourly compensation, health insurance, and paid time off, along with opportunities for career progression.

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience in service/catering or brand ambassador industries.
• Operationally minded and highly organized.
• Able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Lead community team through kitchen opening, shift operations, and closing.
• Coordinate host load in and load out.
• Serve as lead host for lunch or dinner shift.

Skills

Problem-solving

Leadership

Organization

Task management

Reliability

Job description

Sifted is hiring a Service Lead to support day‑to‑day leadership and key areas of the Sifted community operations. The SF Bay Area, one of Sifted’s largest markets, is quickly expanding, and needs an individual with a natural inclination towards leadership and responsibility to fill our Service Lead position.

This position requires a reliable vehicle, valid driver's license and auto insurance.

What you’ll be doing

• Leading the community team through kitchen opening, shift operations, and kitchen closing
• Leading and coordinating host load in and load out
• Serving as the lead host for the lunch or dinner shift
• Take service as necessary
• Ensuring the host feedback survey is complete each shift and communicating updates to the Operations Associate daily
• Coordinating with donation and compost pick up partners each day
• Presenting to the team as a source of leadership, encouragement, and support

Qualifications

• Has 1+ year experience in service/catering or brand ambassador industries, or an equivalent role
• Is operationally minded
• Is highly organized and resourceful
• Is able to solve problems in a fast paced environment
• Is able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Has natural leadership tendencies
• Loves problem‑solving
• Maintains a high degree of reliability and trustworthiness

Benefits

• Compensation: $27 per hour
• Company‑sponsored health insurance plans, including 100% company‑paid HDHP, as well as vision and dental opt‑in
• 80 hours of PTO with each year of employment; paid winter break from Dec 24 – Jan 1
• Free lunch during meal service
• Opportunities to take on larger roles within our organization and learn with a fast‑growing start‑up

Eligibility

• Must maintain a Seattle Food Service card (company‑paid)
• Must be able to drive a company vehicle with a valid driver's license

Work Environment

• This is a position based both in a commercial kitchen and on‑site in client offices

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Ability to bend, squat, and reach