Shift Lead — Coffee Bar with Leadership Path

Qargo Coffee; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free drinks on shift

Staff discount

Leadership training

Path to Assistant Manager

Job summary

Qargo Coffee in Long Beach, CA is seeking a Shift Lead to own the floor, lead a small team, and ensure every shift hits our standards. You will run the shift, open or close, and coach baristas on quality and guest service.

Open availability including 5:30 AM starts and weekends, 25–35 hours per week, with a path to Assistant Manager. Benefits include free drinks on shift, staff discount, and leadership training.

Qualifications

• 1+ year as a barista; shift lead or supervisor experience preferred.
• Calm, organized, dependable with ownership.
• Open availability including 5:30 AM opens and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Run the shift: set the team, assign tasks, cover breaks and keep the bar moving during rushes.
• Open or close the store, including cash counts and end-of-day POS reconciliation.
• Lead opening, mid and closing checklists on the store tablet and sign off on food safety checks.
• Coach baristas on drink quality, speed and guest service.
• Ensure California meal and rest breaks are taken on time.
• Handle guest issues and DoorDash orders, and log updates in the Log Book.

Skills

Barista experience

Shift lead

POS cash handling

Food handler card

Open availability

Tools

POS system

Job description

Qargo Coffee in Long Beach, CA is seeking a Shift Lead to own the floor, lead a small team, and ensure every shift hits our standards. You will run the shift, open or close, and coach baristas on quality and guest service.

Open availability including 5:30 AM starts and weekends, 25–35 hours per week, with a path to Assistant Manager. Benefits include free drinks on shift, staff discount, and leadership training.