We are a mission driven organization dedicated to serving high-quality, sustainable, and delicious food while providing outstanding customer service. Grand Central Bakery is now seeking a Cafe Shift Lead to join our beautiful cafe. Come join our team!
The Cafe Shift Lead's role is an integral part of the efficient, enthusiastic team that makes Grand Central Bakery’s vibrant cafes such wonderful spaces. We are looking for someone who is passionate about serving delicious food and drink to a community of loyal customers. They are expected to regularly and efficiently work any station as needed, including working on the sandwich bar during a rush, and frequently serves as Person In Charge (PIC).
Location : Eastlake Cafe, 198 E Blaine St, Seattle, WA 98102
Rate of Pay : $17.95 per hour plus tips. Estimated tip average is $7.00 - $9.00 per hour.
Schedule : Full-time. 4-5 shifts each week. The ability to work weekends and holidays is required along with having schedule flexibility.
Qualifications and Skills:
- 18 years of age or older
- Ability to read, write, and speak English required
- Basic math skills required
- Maintains food handler’s card – new hires are expected to have a valid card by their first date of work
- Experience with point-of-sale systems preferred
- 1+ year(s) experience in food service preferred
- Must display professionalism and personality with customers
Physical requirements include but are not limited to:
- Standing for 100% of the shift.
- Working in a loud environment with frequent interruptions.
- Lifting and carrying items up to 20 lbs.
- Working in a building containing a bakery and is constantly exposed to wheat flour dust and other grain dusts (rye, corn, oat).
Company Overview
Grand Central Bakery ignited a bread revolution in 1989 by introducing rustic artisan loaves to Northwest tables. Values are at the heart of our company and sustainability touches everything we do - from where we buy ingredients to how we care for our employees and invest in our communities. A Certified B Corporation, Grand Central Bakery is part of a global movement of organizations using business as a force for good.
Benefits
Grand Central Bakery offers outstanding employee benefits as part of our total compensation package.
- Medical/dental/vision coverage
- Medical/dental/vision coverage the first of the month following 60 days of employment for all employees working 25+ hours per week
- Employer paid Healthcare Reimbursement Account (HRA) for insured employees
- Paid Time Off
- Vacation
- Sick
- Personal Holiday
- Community Time
- Other benefits
- 401k with match at 1 year
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for healthcare, dependent care, and transportation
- Life/disability insurance
- Company paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Reimbursement for bike commuting expenses
- Training and opportunities for growth
- Free bread!
- Employee discount