Shift Leader MORNING SHIFT

Shift Leader

You're a positive, enthusiastic, people-focused individual with a passion for superfoods, healthy living, and (of course) fruit! As a Shift Leader at Playa Bowls, you serve as an extension of the management team, trusted to oversee shop operations in the absence of a manager. You're confident delegating tasks, leading by example, and making decisions that prioritize the needs of the shop and the team.

Department - Shop Operations - Reports To - Assistant Manager / General Manager

Location - Somerville, NJ - Work Arrangement - On-Site

Employment Status - Non-Exempt, Full-Time - Shift Schedule - Must have availability to work minimum of 30 hours per week. Scheduled hours will vary based on business needs.

Playa Bowls is New Jerseys Original Acai Shop, founded in 2014. Our mission is to bring superfruit bowls to the masses using only the freshest, highest-quality ingredients while providing a fantastic in-store brand experience. What began with a pair of blenders, a patio table, and a fridge has flourished into a 400+ unit operator and franchisor of a leading fast-casual restaurant concept. Playa Bowls added 85 locations in 2025 and is on target to add 90+ new locations in 2026. Our continued rapid growth has created an opportunity for a leader who will help us continue to grow our brand.

OUR MISSION Inspire and support our communities one bowl at a time.

OUR VALUES Real Deal Playa Passion Powerhouse Big Wave Chaser Dawn Patrol

Real growth potential: A natural step toward Assistant Manager and beyond, with hands-on leadership experience from day one.

Real, comprehensive benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, a 401(k) with company match for employees that work a minimum of 30 hours a week not something every QSR concept offers its shop leaders. At Playa, it's built in from day one.

A cleaner, more refreshing shift: Playa Bowls shops run on blenders, refrigerators, and freezers instead of fryers and grills.

A different kind of environment: Bright, casual shops with a relaxed dress code more oasis than traditional fast-food kitchen.

Playa perks: Shift and off-the-clock discounts, plus a fun, high-energy culture without the burnout common at other QSR brands.

Playa Bowls is an equal opportunity employer, and all aspects of employment, including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.