Shift Lead / Line Crew - Part-time

Kazba Cafe is a vibrant new addition to the Oldsmar/Westchase area, known for its inclusive, fun, and innovative atmosphere. As a moroccan fusion café, Kazba Cafe delights guests with a unique dining experience that blends traditional Moroccan influences with modern culinary creativity. The café offers a wide-ranging menu featuring specialty coffee drinks, refreshers, and an enticing variety of fusion food items. Designed to immerse guests in a warm and welcoming Moroccan ambiance, Kazba Cafe has quickly become a popular spot for community members and visitors to enjoy great food and exceptional service.\n\nThe position of Line Crew/Shift Lead at Kazba Cafe is a pivotal role that combines hands-on food and beverage preparation with leadership responsibilities to ensure smooth daily operations. Embracing both barista and shift leadership duties, this role requires a candidate who thrives in a lively café environment and who is passionate about delivering high-quality customer service. The ideal candidate will have experience working in a coffee shop or restaurant setting and take pride in maintaining excellent standards in both product quality and customer interactions.\n\nAs the line crew member, you will be preparing and directing the preparation of food and beverages, ensuring all sanitation, health, and hygiene standards are upheld. This includes managing the coffee bar area and service/display stations keeping them clean, organized, and fully stocked. You will greet and engage customers by introducing them to the menu, taking orders accurately with attention to every detail such as preferred coffee blends and customizations, and preparing beverages in accordance with established recipes. Maintaining personal health and sanitation standards will be essential to creating a safe and welcoming environment.\n\nAs a shift lead, your leadership skills will come into play guiding your team with a positive attitude and serving as a role model of excellent service. Your responsibilities will include training new staff on standard procedures and operational rules, helping to develop the training curriculum, and enforcing café policies to promote success. Inventory management is a vital part of this role, where you will keep track of stock levels of ingredients and service items, assign tasks effectively, and communicate closely with staff to ensure everything runs smoothly each shift.\n\nIn this role, you will also act as an intermediary with management by handling customer concerns promptly and professionally. Keeping the dining area tidy, bussing tables, tending to customer needs, and ensuring customer feedback is communicated to management are all part of maintaining a welcoming atmosphere that encourages repeat visits. Encouraging positive customer reviews and addressing any concerns or complaints will help drive Kazba Cafe's reputation for outstanding quality and service.\n\nThis position offers an hourly wage ranging from $12.25 to $15. Kazba Cafe values a team-oriented work environment, where respect, communication, and dedication come together to create a unique and fulfilling experience for employees and customers alike. If you are passionate about coffee culture, food service, and leadership, and enjoy working in a dynamic, multicultural environment, this role is an excellent opportunity to advance your career while playing a significant role in the café's success.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• prior experience in food service or coffee shop environment
• knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices
• ability to stand for long periods
• strong interpersonal skills
• ability to manage inventory and operations
• dependable and punctual
• good organizational skills
• ability to work flexible hours