La Jolla - Shift Supervisor

Philz Coffee; California; Hybrid; USD 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Team Member discounts

Free drinks and discounted beans

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Philz Coffee in the United States is seeking a Team Lead (Shift Supervisor) to oversee daily shift operations, mentor a diverse team of baristas, and ensure exceptional service and drink quality.

You will lead by example, coordinate staffing, support promotions and training, and help implement safety programs while fostering a warm, community-focused store culture and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory experience in a fast-paced food and beverage environment is preferred.
• If you've never been a barista, we'll teach you everything you need to know.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily shifts and support a team of baristas.
• Motivate and inspire the team to deliver superior service and drink quality.
• Build strong relationships with customers and the local community.
• Assess performance and ensure shifts are covered, with breaks as scheduled.
• Communicate team performance to Store Leaders and other Shift Supervisors for consistency.
• Assist with promotions and in-store training.
• Help Store Leader with operations and administrative duties.
• Lead in implementing and maintaining Philz safety programs.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Customer service

Team leadership

Job description

At Philz, we're doing something bigger than coffee - we're building culture and community. We believe that warmth, authenticity, kindness, positivity and passion can Better People's Days - one cup and one customer at a time. If this sounds like a place you'd embrace - keep reading!

WHAT YOU'LL DO

As a Team Lead (Shift Supervisor), you'll better people's days by supervising the daily activities of shifts and supporting a dynamic team of incredible people. Team Leads motivate and inspire our team members and set the bar for superior service and drink quality, all while contributing to a welcoming environment. With everything you do, you'll embody our Philz Core Values: Obsess Over Customers & Team, In Pursuit of Better, and Be Kind & Keep it Real.

• Play to your team’s strengths by putting the right people in the right places at the right times.
• Be a role model by handcrafting each cup with care and skill alongside an awesome team of Baristas.
• Develop strong relationships with customers and the local community.
• Assess the performance of your team members, including service and drink quality.
• Hold team members accountable to their scheduled shifts, ensure that called out shifts are covered, and breaks/lunches are given.
• Communicate performance of team members to Store Leaders and other Shift Supervisors to ensure consistency.
• Support promotions and new hires through in-store training.
• Help your Store Leader in executing operations and administrative duties.
• Be a key leader in implementing and maintaining Philz safety programs.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

We make sure that every Philz is an inclusive, fun, creative and vibrant workplace; a spot where you can be yourself, dress the way you want and have flexibility in your schedule to live your best life. Most importantly, you'll be part of an environment dedicated to bettering people's days and building community. Previous supervisory experience in a fast-paced food and beverage environment is preferred. Don't worry if you've never been a barista before - if you have a passion for people and a willingness to learn, we'll teach you everything you need to know.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to:

• Operate a variety of machines, tools, and equipment
• Visual acuity to make general observations in regards to safety and accuracy of work
• Remain in a stationary position for a minimum of 3 hours
• Stand, walk, stoop, and kneel
• Lift up to 50 pounds intermittently, lift 3 pounds to shoulder height repetitively
• Grasp, finger, and reach
• Express or exchange information by means of the spoken word

A reasonable estimate of the starting base hourly rate for this role is $22.55 to $24.55. Team Members also participate in a tip pool and may earn an average of $6.00 additional per hour.

When you join our team, we better your days through our benefits and support programs - we offer our team members medical, dental, and vision insurance, company-paid basic life insurance, optional family life insurance, 401(k) with company match, flexible spending accounts, commuter benefits, mental health support, holiday pay, Vacation & Sick Time, Team Member discounts, freebie drinks and discounted beans, fun Philz swag, opportunities for growth and advancement, and more!

Philz maintains a policy regarding the employment of relatives and individuals with close personal relationships. Candidates with family members or close personal relationships currently employed by Philz may be subject to additional review to ensure there are no conflicts of interest, supervisory relationship concerns, or impacts on team performance and morale.

If you have any relatives or close personal relationships with individuals currently employed by Philz, please provide their name(s) and department(s). This includes family members, romantic partners, close friends, roommates, former roommates, etc.