Retail Shift Lead

Pressed, Inc.; Palo Alto (CA); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Free Pressed products

Employee referral program

Medical insurance

Dental & vision insurance

Paid time off

Flexible Spending Account

Parental leave

Career development

Job summary

Pressed Juicery, Inc. in Palo Alto is looking for a Shift Lead to guide guests on their wellness journeys. You will lead by example, deliver a warm, engaging guest experience, and mentor teammates across shifts to uphold Pressed standards.

You’ll manage daily store operations, including product prep, inventory checks, and order fulfillment, while driving sales through confident storytelling and teamwork. This role requires flexibility, strong communication, and a passion for health and community.

Qualifications

• Must have passion for health and guest experiences.
• Experience in food service, hospitality, or retail preferred.
• Strong communication and guest-first mindset.

Responsibilities

• Deliver friendly guest experience and explain products.
• Drive sales and enroll members in loyalty programs.
• Mentor teammates and ensure safe, inclusive environment.
• Prepare, serve, package products and fulfill orders.
• Open/close store and complete daily checklists.

Skills

Guest service

Sales skills

Communication

Team leadership

Food & beverage

Physical ability

Tools

Zenput

Job description

660 Stanford Shopping Center, Palo Alto, CA 94304, USA

Job Description

Posted Thursday, September 3, 2026 at 7:00 AM

Pressed Juicery is hiring! If you’re passionate about growth and community, join our team to make an impact.

About Pressed Juicery

Pressed Juicery is a modern wellness brand built with the mission to empower your wellness journey.

Founded in 2010 by three friends, Pressed began as a small space with a big idea: real, nourishing food should be accessible and fit into everyday life. What started in a tiny Los Angeles juice bar has grown into a dynamic omnichannel brand, with products available through thousands of retailers nationwide, alongside our company-owned stores and direct-to-consumer channel.

At Pressed Juicery, we operate as one community bringing high-quality, better-for-you products to market. Guided by passion and purpose, we’re building what’s next in wellness.

Our Mission

Pressed Juicery’s mission is to empower your wellness journey.

Our Workplace Culture

• We embrace diversity, equity, inclusion, and belongingness!
• We speak up with radically candid communication.
• We wholeheartedly support personal and professional growth.
• We believe mistakes can be valuable and lead to continuous improvement.
• Lastly, we value excellence and strive to achieve greatness in all we do!

Our Values

• Community - as leaders, we celebrate differences, champion strengths, and compassionately aspire to be our most vibrant selves.
• Passion - curious and humble, we inspire people to make healthy choices.
• Growth - pursuing wellness with intention, we create and embrace good energy.
• 401(k) plan with up to 4% match
• Free Pressed products!
• Employee Referral Program and other bonus opportunities
• Medical, dental, and vision*
• Awesome paid time-off benefits*
• Flexible Spending Account
• Generous paid parental leave
• Focus on career-pathing and professional development!

*Full-time employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, and vacation accrual.

Job Purpose

The Shift Lead is more than a team member—they are the guides on our guests’ wellness journeys. They lead by example, creating vibrant in-store experiences, driving results through confident selling, and fostering a community of warmth, care, and connection. Whether they ’re preparing a Freeze, sampling juices, or mentoring a new team member, you bring our mission to life with every shift.

Essential Functions

Guest Experience & Sales

• Deliver an exceptional, friendly guest experience (warm welcome, and gracious goodbyes).
• Engage guests with product sampling and passionate storytelling about our ingredients and benefits.
• Drive sales by actively recommending products and enrolling new members in our loyalty programs.
• Role model elevated service and teamwork to exceed sales goals.
• Follow Mystery Shop guidelines to ensure your store reaches 100%.

Team Support

• Support and guide fellow team members throughout the shift.
• Help onboard and train new team members by modeling Pressed standards.
• Model a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment for all.

Daily Store Operations

• Prepare, serve, and package products—including wellness bowls, Freeze , and juice orders .
• Fulfill in-store and third-party delivery orders .Maintain store cleanliness and organization, including storage areas and in-store restrooms .Cut fruit, clean equipment, and uphold food safety standards .Open and close the store as scheduled and complete daily checklists ( Zenput , etc.) .

  Inventory & Admin

  • Assist with inventory organization and restocking .
  • Share guest feedback and operational insights with the General Manager .
  • Ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures .

  Qualifications

  • Passion for health, wellness, and creating exceptional guest experiences.
  • Experience in food service, hospitality, or retail (preferred).
  • Strong communication skills with a guest-first mindset .
  • Team-oriented with the ability to lead by example.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced food and beverage, retail environment.
  • Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and reach throughout shift.
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
  • Must be able to work flexible schedules including nights, weekends, and holidays.
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without restriction.

  Pressed Juicery, Inc. participates in the E-Verify program.