Shift Supervisor: Energetic Coffee Bar Leader

Better Buzz Coffee; Encinitas (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free drinks

Shift meals

Discounts on retail

Training ambassador

Paid sick time

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Better Buzz Coffee in Encinitas seeks a Shift Supervisor to lead daily cafe operations, mentor baristas, and ensure outstanding guest service. You will oversee opening and closing duties, manage staff schedules, and help maintain quality across coffee, tea, and food offerings.

This role emphasizes energetic teamwork, reliability, and a passion for great coffee. Join a fast-paced, friendly team that values growth, training, and positive guest experiences.

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience in coffee, food service, or hospitality preferred.
• Previous fast paced coffee experience preferred.
• Prior supervisory experience preferred.
• Drive-Thru experience is preferred.
• Guest service focused, solution oriented.
• Passion for great coffee and exceptional guest service.
• Strong communicator with a positive, solution-oriented attitude.
• Reliable, punctual, and available for nights, weekends and holidays.
• Must be available to work 28 hours/week including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Must be able to work a mixture of open, closes and mid-shifts as dictated by the business needs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the Better Buzz experience through fast, friendly, and genuine service.
• Be knowledgeable about our coffee, tea, food, and specialty drinks.
• Prepare and serve beverages and food consistently following recipe standards.
• Work all café positions — our baristas are cross-trained and adaptable – including working in our kitchens to make food to order.
• Help run and administer a smooth schedule for breaks, meal period and shifts.
• Assist with setup, cleanup, stock work, and special tasks.
• Lead all shift duties as directed by the manager on duty.
• Lead store cleanliness and safety – always ready for guests and teammates.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with guests and team.
• Responsible for balancing and managing deposits.
• Active in inventory and waste management.
• Adhere to opening and closing duties checklist and procedures.
• Perform all other duties at the discretion of the store manager or other members of leadership.

Skills

People skills

Hospitality mindset

Flexible scheduling

Team player

Energetic

Job description

Better Buzz Coffee in Encinitas seeks a Shift Supervisor to lead daily cafe operations, mentor baristas, and ensure outstanding guest service. You will oversee opening and closing duties, manage staff schedules, and help maintain quality across coffee, tea, and food offerings.

This role emphasizes energetic teamwork, reliability, and a passion for great coffee. Join a fast-paced, friendly team that values growth, training, and positive guest experiences.