Shift Lead - The Picnic Basket

The Picnic Basket

Local Sourcing | Sustainability | Food & Community

https://www.thepicnicbasketsc.com/

The Picnic Basket is our beachfront cafe located near the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. We are fast paced, and dedicated to simple, delicious food and treats, sourced from local farmers, foragers and food artisans! We are looking for people who believe in our mission of making quality food for the public and delivering exceptional customer service.

As a Shift Leader, you will create an excellent customer experience by working the register, making tea and coffee drinks (proudly serving Verve Coffee), and making breakfast items and salads and sandwiches. You will also be responsible for developing a comprehensive understanding of our menu items. 

In addition to providing excellent service and making quality food, you will be a leader and role model for other staff. You are responsible for maintaining the flow and presentation of the shop, and holding the team to our high standards of excellence in food production, cleanliness, and guest service.

The Picnic Basket is open from 7:00AM to 4:00PM daily.

Requirements

Requirements

• Experience in customer service or food production in a high volume location is preferable.
  

• Ability to lead a team, and work as a team player.
  

• Ability to effectively communicate and prioritize.
  

• Ability to work and think critically in a fast-paced environment.
  

• Desire to learn more about locally sourced food and sustainable business.
  

• Available for at least 20 hours a week on a reliable basis.
  

• Available to work weekdays, weekends, and holidays.
  

Benefits

Benefits

• Tips (approx. $6.00-$10.00 in tips per hour)
  

• Competitive Compensation (starting at $17.90 per hour)
  

• Opportunities for Advancement
  

• CalSavers Retirement Savings Program
  

• Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits for Full Time Employees
  

• Discounts and Partnerships at Select Local Businesses
  

• Employee Referral Program
  

• Paid, Hands On Training
  

• Company Outings & Gatherings
  

• Shift Meals & Coffee!
  

The Glass Jar, which includes The Penny Ice Creamery and The Picnic Basket, was founded in Santa Cruz, CA in 2010 with a focus on made from scratch deliciousness, locally sourced ingredients and community. 

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

At The Glass Jar, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. The Glass Jar believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.