Shift Manager- Harbour View

Kids for the Future; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,168,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Quarterly bonuses

Tips included

Job summary

Taste is seeking a Shift Manager to support the General Manager in overseeing all aspects of our food service and gourmet retail operation. The role includes acting as Manager on Duty in the GM's absence, maintaining team morale, efficiency, and guest satisfaction.

This position offers growth path toward General Manager and requires leadership experience in retail or food service, flexibility including weekends and holidays, and a base pay of $15/hour plus tips with potential quarterly bonuses.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Must have reliable transportation and flexible availability, including weekends and holidays.
• Must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time, with constant moving, bending, lifting, reaching, and turning during all shifts.
• Must be able to reach and grasp with hands, talk and hear from both close proximity and a distance, and taste and smell food items for quality control.
• Must be able to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, and crouch, and lift/move at least 30 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds or more occasionally.
• Experience in retail or food service leadership preferred.
• Strong communication, customer service, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to multitask and lead a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Positive attitude with a commitment to teamwork and service excellence.
• Passion for local food, hospitality, and community.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day operations.
• Manage and motivate team members to maintain high performance, cleanliness, and efficiency.
• Ensure proper food safety practices, sanitation, and health code compliance.
• Accurately order, receive, and maintain inventory of all food products and supplies.
• Communicate menu updates, operational changes, and new procedures effectively to staff.
• Assist other areas of the store when needed, including front of house, delivery, and expo.
• Support and embody a positive, team-focused environment.
• Complete other duties as assigned by the General Manager.

Skills

Team leadership

Customer service

Food safety

Inventory management

Communication

Job description

• Base Pay $15.00 / Hour
• Job Category Management
• Employee Type Full-Time Non-Exempt
• Required Degree NONE
• Manage Others Yes

$500 Sign-On Bonus Available!
Qualified internal transfers and external candidates with relevant management experience are eligible. Bonus subject to applicable terms and conditions.

Starting pay is $15.00 PLUS TIPS! Eligible for Quarterly Bonuses!

The Shift Manager at TASTE supports the General Manager (GM) in overseeing all aspects of our unique food service and gourmet retail operation. In addition to acting as the Manager on Duty (MOD) in the GM’s absence, the Shift Manager plays a crucial role in maintaining team morale, operational efficiency, and guest satisfaction.

This position offers a direct path for future growth, including potential advancement to the General Manager role.

Starting pay is $15.00 per hour PLUS TIPS (averaging at $21.85 per hour for total compensation). Also eligible for Quarterly Bonuses (restrictions apply)

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the day-to-day operations
• Manage and motivate team members to maintain high performance, cleanliness, and efficiency
• Ensure proper food safety practices, sanitation, and health code compliance
• Accurately order, receive, and maintain inventory of all food products and supplies
• Communicate menu updates, operational changes, and new procedures effectively to staff
• Assist other areas of the store when needed, including front of house, delivery, and expo
• Support and embody a positive, team-focused environment
• Complete other duties as assigned by the General Manager

Requirements

• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Must have reliable transportation and flexible availability, including weekends and holidays
• Must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time, with constant moving, bending, lifting, reaching, and turning during all shifts
• Must be able to reach and grasp with hands, talk and hear from both close proximity and a distance, and taste and smell food items for quality control
• Must be able to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, and crouch, and lift/move at least 30 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds or more occasionally
• Experience in retail or food service leadership preferred
• Strong communication, customer service, and conflict-resolution skills
• Ability to multitask and lead a team in a fast-paced environment
• Positive attitude with a commitment to teamwork and service excellence
• Passion for local food, hospitality, and community

Summary

Starting pay is $15.00 PLUS TIPS! Eligible for Quarterly Bonuses!