Shift Lead - Bedford

Partnerscoffee; New York (NY); On-site; USD 24,796 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

Partners Coffee is seeking a Full Time Shift Lead for our Bedford Avenue cafe in New York. The role emphasizes outstanding service, coffee knowledge, and helping manage busy shifts. You will lead a team, craft beverages to standard, and ensure a welcoming cafe experience.

We offer 30+ hours weekly with 6–8 hour shifts, weekend availability, and a pay range of $18–$19.25 per hour plus tips, dependent on experience.

Qualifications

• NYC Food Handlers card required.
• Able to stand for 8+ hours.
• Lift up to 30lbs.
• Climb stairs and ladders.
• Must work weekends (Sat, Sun) and at least one other day.

Responsibilities

• Providing excellent customer service.
• Crafting beverages to our standard
• Having a good working knowledge of our coffee offerings
• Running shifts through delegation and deployment.
• Maintaining the cafe through busing tables, sweeping, and washing dishes.

Skills

Customer service

Team player

Coffee knowledge

Education

NYC Food Handlers card

Job description

At Partners Coffee we are dedicated to roasting quality coffee and serving our customers to the highest standard. Our ideal is someone who’s passionate about coffee and hospitality and likes a busy cafe. A great coffee experience is our desire for every guest. We are looking for a Full Time Shift Lead to join the team at our Bedford Avenue cafe who has excellent customer service, a strong interest in coffee, and has a willingness to learn and improve with our education and training.

Full time is 30+ hours a week. We run a mix of 6 and 8 hour shifts. All staff need to be available one day on the weekend. We are looking for team members who are available at a minimum Saturday, Sunday and Monday.

The rate is dependent upon experience and ranges between $18-19.25/hr. This role also earns tips.

Responsibilities:

• Providing excellent customer service.
• Crafting beverages to our standard
• Having a good working knowledge of our coffee offerings
• Running shifts through delegation and deployment.
• Maintaining the cafe through busing tables, sweeping, and washing dishes.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Is a team player
• Communicates clearly with team members and management
• Has a love of speciality coffee
• Is knowledgeable on health code and can run a DOH inspection

Requirements:

• NYC Food Handlers card
• The ability to work on your feet for 8+ hours
• Lift up to 30lbs
• Climb stairs and ladders
• Hear audible cues and taste coffee

Partners Coffee provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We look forward to meeting you soon.