Shift Lead

URBANE CAFE; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On Demand Pay

Flexible scheduling

401K with match

Dental, Vision & Pet Insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Free meals

UC Cares Program

Entertainment discounts

Vacation & Life Insurance

Comprehensive training

Career growth

Job summary

Urbane Cafe is seeking an amazing Shift Leader to set the tone and lead by example. You will ensure guests feel welcome and that operations run smoothly, with a focus on timely task management and fair delegation.

Join a team that values growth, offers flexible scheduling options and strong benefits. This role is ideal for someone with frontline leadership experience seeking a rewarding career in hospitality.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Excellent communication and people skills.
• Basic math skills.

Responsibilities

• Make guests feel welcome with friendly, attentive service.
• Lead by example and embody Urbane Cafe values on every shift.
• Keep operations running smoothly with timely task delegation.
• Motivate the team to perform at their best and manage breaks.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

POS system

Job description

Description

Get Fired Up For Your Future!

At Urbane Cafe, we're not just filling positions — we're building careers!

Voted a Great Place to Work!

California starts at $20.00/hr (Plus Tips! Earn an extra $1–$4/hr in tips) — Other states may vary. Benefits included!

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What We're Looking For

Amazing Shift Leaders who set the tone, lead by example and make every guest feel like they belong. In this role, you'll:

• Make every guest feel welcome with responsive, friendly and genuine service
• Lead by example and bring Urbane Cafe's values to life every shift
• Keep operations running smoothly — right person, right place, right time
• Motivate your team to show up and perform at their best
• Manage breaks so every team member gets what they're owed, on time
• Delegate tasks fairly while still pulling your own weight
• Treat every team member with dignity, consistency and respect
• Follow up on delegated tasks and hold the standard

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What You Bring

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Great communication and people skills
• Basic math skills
• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus
• Ability to stand, walk, reach, bend, stoop and lift up to 35 lbs

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What You Get

• Competitive hourly pay plus tips — up to $4/hr extra just in tips
• On Demand Pay — get paid when you need it
• Scheduling flexibility — lunch and dinner shifts available
• Employer Match 401K with financial consulting (all team members)
• Dental, Vision and Pet Insurance (all team members)
• Tuition reimbursement (all team members)
• Free meals every shift — delicious and healthy (all team members)
• UC Cares Program — free support when life gets hard (all team members)
• Entertainment discounts (all team members)
• Medical, Paid Vacation and Life Insurance (full-time team members)
• Comprehensive training to set you up for success
• Real career growth — we're expanding fast!

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Our Story

Urbane Cafe is a family-owned company founded by Tom Holt, with locations across Southern California and Nevada — and more on the way. Every day, we make our focaccia dough from scratch and bake it fresh in open-hearth ovens, right in front of our guests. We craft gourmet sandwiches, farm fresh salads and unique bowls using refined local ingredients — all served with a smile in a warm, vibrant atmosphere.

We build organizations where people are inspired to better their lives and the lives of others. Delicious is in the Details — and so is everything we do.

If you have a can-do spirit and a hunger for growth, come join our team. Great food. Great people. Great fun.

Requirements

• Able to communicate effectively in English, both orally and written – Bilingual a plus
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Experience in service and food, generally involving at least one year of front-of-the house operations leadership
• Possess excellent basic math skills and the ability to operate a POS system.
• Able to work in a standing position for extended periods of time
• Be able to reach, bend, stoop, and frequently lift up to 50 pounds