Restaurant Shift Leader

Workstream; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free shift meal

20% discount on Café Yumm! food and 1

Sick leave (company-paid)

Employee Assistance Program

401k with up to 4% employer match

Subsidized training and certification

Discretionary bonuses

Job summary

Café Yumm! PSU Rec Center is seeking a Part-time Restaurant Shift Leader to supervise team members on all restaurant stations and deliver exceptional service on each shift.

The role emphasizes leadership, timely execution, and maintaining quality in a fast-paced environment. The position requires 18+ and strong English communication, with opportunities for advancement and participation in subsidies for training and certifications.

Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older.
• Leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in customer service.
• Sufficient command of English to order and receive product, check against delivery sheet, communicate orders, and read the POS system.

Responsibilities

• Train others on all stations: cashier, deluxe bar, dishwasher, expeditor, food prep, grill/salads, starts/hot bar.
• Provide service that is remarkable, memorable, fun, and informative.
• Count registers and ensure money is accurate.
• Follow procedures to ensure opening and closing are done properly.
• Direct and motivate Team Members throughout shift to ensure operational excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Problem-solving

Punctuality

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

ServSafe Food Manager Certificate

Tools

POS system

Job description

Do you enjoy leading a team in a fast-paced environment? Do you love serving members of your community? Are you passionate about healthy lifestyles and beautiful food? If so, we want to hear from you!

We have a part-time opening on all shifts for a Restaurant Shift Leader at Café Yumm! PSU Rec Center along the MAX Green and Yellow lines on the Portland State University Campus in Portland, OR.

Wages & Benefits for All Team Members:

• Starting base wage $19.02/hour plus $4.97/hour in tips (based on a 12-month average of hourly tips from 4/1/2025-3/31/2026).
• HEALTHY and FREE shift meal with organic, ethically sourced ingredients - offered at every shift worked.
• 20% discount on Café Yumm! food and retail items at any Company-Owned Café Yumm! location.
• Company-paid sick leave.
• Employee Assistance Program available to all Team Members and their households on day one.
• 401k plan with up to 4% employer match.
• Subsidized training and certification (e.g., ServSafe Food Manager Certificate).
• Discretionary bonuses.

Wages & Benefits for Full-time Hourly Team Members:

• ALL the benefits above.
• 100% company-paid employee medical/vision, dental, and life insurance with access to buy-up options such as FSA, HSA, DCRA, hospitalization and critical illness coverage, pet insurance, and more.
• 20 days of Paid Time Off annually, which increases with tenure.
• 11 paid Holidays annually.

The Restaurant Lead is a supervisory role that has no hiring, scheduling, or disciplinary responsibilities. While not a management position, advancement opportunities are available.

All Team Members must be familiar with and follow to the best of their ability the Mission Statement and Statement of Core Values found at the end of this posting.

Job Responsibilities:

• Display a high degree of competency and ability to train others on all stations in the restaurant: cashier, deluxe bar, dishwasher, expeditor, food preparation, grill/salads, starts/hot bar.
• Provide service that is remarkable, memorable, fun, and informative.
• Count registers and ensure money is accurate.
• Follow procedures to ensure opening and closing are done properly.
• Direct and motivate Team Members throughout shift to ensure operational excellence.

Job Requirements:

• 18 years of age or older.
• Possess “can do” attitude.
• Arrive on time for each shift.
• Be proficient in customer service.
• Possess leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Sufficient command of the English language to be able to order and receive product, check product against a delivery sheet or an order sheet, communicate orders to others, and read and understand the POS system.

Your Education and Experience:

• Possess or be able to obtain a valid Oregon Food Handler’s Permit.
• Possess or be able to obtain a ServSafe Food Manager Certificate.
• Possession of either a High School Diploma or GED Certificate is preferred.
• At least six (6) months’ experience as a server, cook, cashier, host, or equivalent related experience is preferred.

What is Café Yumm!?:

• Local restaurant focused on sustainable, ethical, and healthy food.
• Mission-centric and growing company that values its Team Members.
• Twenty-two locations across Oregon, Washington, and Idaho.
• Expanding retail grocery business—our famous Yumm! Sauce® and fan-favorite Jalapeño Sesame Salsa.

Café Yumm! Purpose

To nourish humanity and the world.

Café Yumm! Mission

To be the leader in providing exceptional products and services which promote a Soul satisfying…Deeply nourishing® lifestyle.

Café Yumm! Values

• Integrity
• Enthusiasm
• Gratitude
• Respect

Cafe Yumm! PSU Rec Center is an equal opportunity employer.

Cafe Yumm! PSU Rec Center complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact People Operations at [phone].

Café Yumm! restaurants offer delightful food prepared fresh and served FAST throughout the Northwest with sustainable, organic, and locally sourced ingredients. The menu includes signature Yumm! Bowls® made famous by Yumm! Sauce®, wraps, soups, salads, catering, and more. Café Yumm! has received numerous awards for eco-friendly values and operates with a social, environmental, and economic Triple Bottom Line.