Shift Lead: Flexible Part-Time Coffee Leader

Peet's Coffee; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision

Paid vacation

Free coffee/tea + employee discount

401k with matching

Employee Assistance program

Flexible part-time schedule

Tips: $3.00–$6.00 per hour

Job summary

Peet’s Coffee is hiring a Shift Lead to manage daily operations in a fast-paced cafe environment. You will lead shifts, ensure smooth service, and uphold quality while delivering friendly customer experiences.

Ideal candidates have at least 1 year of leadership and POS experience, with the ability to work a flexible part-time schedule across early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays. This role offers competitive hourly pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• 1 year of leadership experience in a related role.
• 1 year of experience handling POS/cash responsibilities.
• Availability to work at least three days per week, including early mornings, evenings, weekends or holidays.
• Must be legally eligible to work in the country where the job is located.
• Must be at least 18 years old and able to perform physical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Lead shifts with clear task deployment and smooth day-to-day operations in a fast-paced environment.
• Deliver exceptional customer experiences through engagement, craft, quality, and friendly service.
• Maintain a positive team environment through clear communication, collaboration, accountability and reliability.
• Execute opening/closing routines, cash handling, inventory tasks, and visual updates during shifts.
• Adapt to priorities and solve problems to keep shifts running smoothly.

Skills

Leadership experience

POS/cash handling

Shift management

Customer service

Job description

Peet’s Coffee is hiring a Shift Lead to manage daily operations in a fast-paced cafe environment. You will lead shifts, ensure smooth service, and uphold quality while delivering friendly customer experiences.

Ideal candidates have at least 1 year of leadership and POS experience, with the ability to work a flexible part-time schedule across early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays. This role offers competitive hourly pay and benefits.