Shift Lead - Balboa: Tips + Growth + Casual Vibe

Lukes Lobster; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Company premium contributions after 1月

Health Savings Account (HSA)

401(k) retirement plan

Pre‑Tax Commuter Benefits

Employee Discounts

50% off in shack

25% off Luke’s Online Market

Job summary

Luke’s Lobster in Newport Beach, CA is seeking a Shift Leader for our Balboa location. You’ll help manage daily operations, greet guests, take orders, and lead a small team.

The role emphasizes high standards of cleanliness, safety, and guest service, with opportunities to advance in a growing company. It’s a fast-paced, seafood-focused environment with a casual dress code and strong team culture.

Qualifications

• Preparing and serving a simple, seafood-centric menu (there’s no cooking but some minor food prep)
• Engaged guest interaction and frequent table-touches
• Taking orders, recommending products, and creative merchandising at the register
• Opening and closing duties including cleaning (sweeping, mopping, light dishes, setting up for AM/PM shift)
• Exceptional attention to cleanliness and organization
• Communicating Luke's mission of serving sustainable, traceable seafood
• Opening and closing the shack as a key-holder
• Overseeing a small team of 2-3 during your shift a
• Cash handling, tip distribution

Responsibilities

• Preparing and serving a simple, seafood-centric menu (there’s no cooking but some minor food prep)
• Engaging in friendly guest interaction
• Taking orders and recommending products at the register
• Performing opening and closing duties, including cleaning and setting up for shifts
• Utilising your exceptional attention to detail, safety, cleanliness and organization
• Communicating Luke's mission of serving sustainable, traceable seafood (We’re a certified B‑Corp!)

Skills

Guest interaction

Cash handling

Team leadership

Job description

Luke’s Lobster in Newport Beach, CA is seeking a Shift Leader for our Balboa location. You’ll help manage daily operations, greet guests, take orders, and lead a small team.

The role emphasizes high standards of cleanliness, safety, and guest service, with opportunities to advance in a growing company. It’s a fast-paced, seafood-focused environment with a casual dress code and strong team culture.