Shift Lead

Nothing Bundt Cakes; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 23,419 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

Nothing Bundt Cakes is seeking a Shift Leader to join the team in San Diego. You will work with the Assistant Bakery Manager and Bakery Manager to deliver high-quality cakes, a welcoming atmosphere, and superior guest experience. The role emphasizes leadership, profitability, and adherence to NbC standards.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of guest-facing experience, coaching skills, and proficiency with Word/Excel/Outlook. Flexibility for varied shifts is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; post-secondary education is a plus.
• 1–3 years of guest-facing experience in retail/food service, preferably with progressive leadership.
• Proven ability to coach others, train new team members, and drive productivity goals.
• Basic proficiency with Word, Excel and Outlook; comfortable learning new tech.

Responsibilities

• Lead alongside bakery management to drive sales and profitability.
• Execute day-to-day bakery operations in line with NbC standards.
• Provide coaching and training to team members; reinforce NbC culture.
• Create a warm, welcoming environment for guests and ensure top guest experience.

Skills

Guest-facing experience

Team leadership

Coaching others

Education

High school diploma or GED

Post-secondary education is a plus

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

The Nothing Bundt Cakes (NbC) Shift Leader works alongside the Assistant Bakery Manager and Bakery Manager and team members to create the highest-quality cakes, a warm, welcoming environment, and superior guest experience. The Shift Leader shares in team leadership and collaborates with bakery management in driving sales and profitability, executing day-to-day responsibilities and ensuring that all aspects of the bakery operation comply with NbC standards. As part of this successful and growing brand, there are no shortages of opportunities for promotion. This role serves as an important carrier of the NbC culture to reinforce core values and bring our brand to life for our team members and guests.

Education, Certifications and Work Experience Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED; post-secondary education is a plus.
• 1-3 years of guest-facing experience in a retail, restaurant or food service environment, preferably in a lead role with progressive managerial responsibilities.
• Demonstrated success creating a superior guest experience and coaching others to do the same, training new team members, directing the work of others, and achieving productivity goals.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook, with comfort in learning new technologies.

Must have the flexibility to work various shifts, including early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays, based on changing business demands.

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