Shift Lead

Little Beet LLC; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Paid Time Off

401k with up to 4% match

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Team member discounts

Job summary

The Little Beet in Jersey City is hiring for front-of-house roles. You will deliver friendly service, handle orders with Toast POS, and support a fast-paced team focused on guest satisfaction.

Join a supportive team that values growth, balance, and opportunities to advance within Convive Brands across multiple concepts.

Qualifications

• 3 to 6 months of related restaurant experience or training.
• Experience with Toast POS is a plus.
• Schedule flexibility is highly preferred.
• Cross-training in dining room and retail space is valued.
• Ability to speak, read, and understand the primary language of the work location.

Responsibilities

• Provide friendly and attentive service to all guests during the visit.
• Receive food and beverage orders, enter into POS, and coordinate with kitchen.
• Anticipate guest needs and note guest preferences.
• Maintain full knowledge of pastry, bread, kitchen, beverage, and retail items.
• Prepare drinks for the dining room as needed.
• Handle guest situations with empathy and escalate to a manager when necessary.
• Complete opening, mid, and closing procedures and daily checklists.
• Organize money and receipts per cash handling policy.
• Keep all restaurant areas clean and organized per cleaning checklists.
• Assist with setting up patio furniture and outdoor fixtures when applicable.

Skills

Customer service

Flexibility

Teamwork

Communication

Tools

Toast POS

Job description

Be home in time for dinner! At The Little Beet, we take pride in serving up fresh, high quality ingredients, and doing things the right way, every day, by a team who truly cares. Our restaurants are fast-paced, supportive, and built around teamwork. We take pride in serving fresh, high-quality food while creating an environment where guests and team members feel welcomed, valued, and connected. At Little Beet, our teams bring energy, positivity, and teamwork to every shift. We’re looking for people who enjoy fast paced environments, care about delivering great guest experiences, and want to be part of a supportive team that works hard together. With fresh food, a balanced restaurant schedule, and opportunities to grow, Little Beet offers a restaurant environment where you can learn, contribute, and build your career alongside a great team. We also offer something different from many restaurant environments: the ability to maintain balance while building your career and real opportunities for growth. As part of Convive Brands, you’ll have opportunities to grow across a portfolio of restaurant concepts, including California Pizza Kitchen and Le Pain Quotidien. At Little Beet, you’re not just working a job, you’re joining a team that shows up for each other, grows together, and takes pride in the experiences we create every day.

Responsibilities

• Provide friendly and attentive service to all guests throughout the entirety of the visit
• Receive food and beverage orders, enter order correctly into the POS, and follow up with the kitchen as necessary
• Anticipate guest needs and note any preferences provided by the guest
• Maintain full knowledge of pastry, bread, kitchen, beverage, and retail items
• Prepare drinks for the dining room, as needed
• Handle any guest situations with genuine empathy and elevate to a manager as necessary
• Complete all opening, mid, and closing procedures; complete daily checklist and side work assignments
• Organize money and receipts throughout the shift in adherence with the cash handling policy
• Keep all areas of the restaurant clean and organized by following cleaning checklists
• Assist with setting up patio furniture and maintenance of outside fixtures and seating area, if applicable for the location

Qualifications

• 3 to 6 months of related restaurant experience or training
• Experience with POS systems, especially Toast, a plus
• Flexibility in schedule is highly preferred but not required
• Ability to be cross-trained in all areas of the dining room and retail space preferred
• Ability to speak, read, and understand the primary language(s) of the work location

Benefits

• Enrollment in Company-contributed health coverage plan
• Accrued Paid Time Off
• 401k with up to 4% match after ninety (90) days of employment
• Pre-tax commuter benefits (in applicable States)
• Team member discounts at all our brands
• The hourly pay range (plus tips, when eligible) is: $18.00 - $22.00

Convive Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, veteran status, or other protected class. Convive Brands celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. At Little Beet, we believe great food and a great workplace should make you feel good. We’re a fast-paced, supportive team serving wholesome, craveable food while creating an experience our guests love. Here, you can build your skills, grow your career, and work alongside people who care.