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Front End Lead

$12 - $15 per hour

HOMETOWN COFFEE & JUICE

Description:

Front-of-House Lead

Role Summary

The FOH Lead is the on-shift captain for guest experience and service flow. Youll set the pace during rushes, coordinate between the kitchen, barista bar, smoothie station, and runners, and ensure every handoff is fast, accurate, and friendlyconsistent with Hometowns standards for hospitality and quality.

Key Responsibilities

1) Shift Leadership & Flow

  • Run pre-shift huddles; assign and rotate stations (cashier, runner, expo, barista support) based on volume and team strengths.
  • Manage the expo during peak periods; monitor ticket times, prioritize pickups, and keep the line moving with calm, clear communication.
  • Oversee online/app order staging and guest pickup so dine-in and digital orders move smoothly in parallel.
  • Maintain line-of-sight to the dining room and pickup shelves; anticipate bottlenecks and re-deploy support before issues escalate.

2) Guest Experience & Hospitality

  • Model warm, genuine hospitality; greet, engage, and guide guests through the menu (coffee, juices, smoothie bowls, toasts, salads, sandwiches).
  • Ensure allergy notes, modifiers, and special requests are captured and executed correctly; double-check tickets before release.
  • Own guest recovery with prompt, professional solutions when something isnt right.

3) Team Coaching & Development

  • Onboard and cross-train FOH teammates (runner, cashier, expo) and reinforce standards with real-time feedback.
  • Foster a supportive, learning-first environment that reflects Hometowns commitment to mentorship and growth.

4) Quality, Cleanliness & Safety

  • Uphold sanitation and FOH cleanliness standards; keep guest areas, expo counter, and runner zones stocked and spotless throughout service.
  • Promote food safety and allergen awareness; ensure utensils, labels, bags, and disposables are organized for speed.

5) POS Accuracy & Cash Handling

  • Operate the POS with precision; orders, discounts, modifiers, payments, and end-of-shift cash outs per policy.
  • Audit receipts and resolve order discrepancies quickly to protect speed and accuracy.

6) Inventory & Merchandising (Front-of-House)

  • Maintain par levels and presentation for cups, lids, napkins, utensils, grab-and-go items, and pastry case; escalate low stock proactively.

Qualifications

  • Experience: 1+ year in a FOH lead/supervisor or key-holder role in caf/fast-casual or similar high-volume setting (preferred).
  • Technical: POS proficiency; comfortable with discounts, modifiers, and multi-channel order flow (in-store + app/online).
  • Menu Knowledge: Enthusiasm for coffee, juice, and Hometowns daytime menu offerings; quick to learn ingredients and setup.
  • Certifications: ServSafe Food Handler or Allergen certification a plus (or willingness to obtain).
  • Soft Skills: Clear communicator under pressure; collaborative, organized, and calm with strong guest-recovery instincts.
  • Physical: Able to stand/walk for long periods and move efficiently during rushes; lift and carry up to [3040] lbs as needed.
  • Availability: Morning/daytime shifts with weekend/holiday coverage within operating hours (7 a.m.5 p.m.).

Pay & Benefits

Compensation : Base hourly wage: $12 - $15 (tip credit wage) plus $9 - $12 in tips per hour. Total hourly compensation typically ranges from $ 23 - $27 with tips.

Perks & Culture : Paid breaks, free meals on every shift, flexible scheduling, and a supportive environment with mentorship and growth opportunities.

No late nights!

EEO Statement

Hometown Coffee & Juice is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to diversity and inclusion.

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Lder de Front-of-House (FOH)

Resumen del Rol

El Lder de FOH es el capitn en turno para la experiencia del cliente y el flujo del servicio. Sers quien marque el ritmo durante las horas pico, coordinando entre la cocina, la barra de caf, la estacin de batidos y los runners, asegurando que cada entrega sea rpida, precisa y amable, en lnea con los estndares de hospitalidad y calidad de Hometown.

Responsabilidades Clave

Liderazgo de Turno y Flujo

  • Dirigir reuniones previas al turno; asignar y rotar estaciones (cajero, runner, expo, apoyo de barista) segn el volumen y las fortalezas del equipo.
  • Gestionar la estacin de expo durante los picos; monitorear tiempos de ticket, priorizar entregas y mantener la lnea en movimiento con comunicacin clara y calmada.
  • Supervisar la preparacin y entrega de pedidos en lnea/app para que los pedidos en el local y digitales fluyan en paralelo sin problemas.
  • Mantener visibilidad del comedor y estantes de recogida; anticipar cuellos de botella y reasignar apoyo antes de que surjan problemas.

Experiencia del Cliente y Hospitalidad

  • Modelar hospitalidad clida y genuina; saludar, interactuar y guiar a los clientes a travs del men (caf, jugos, bowls de batido, tostadas, ensaladas, sndwiches).
  • Asegurar que las notas de alergias, modificadores y solicitudes especiales se registren y ejecuten correctamente; revisar tickets antes de liberarlos.
  • Resolver problemas del cliente con soluciones rpidas y profesionales cuando algo no est bien.

Entrenamiento y Desarrollo del Equipo

  • Capacitar y entrenar de manera cruzada a los compaeros de FOH (runner, cajero, expo) y reforzar estndares con retroalimentacin en tiempo real.
  • Fomentar un ambiente de apoyo y aprendizaje que refleje el compromiso de Hometown con la mentora y el crecimiento.

Calidad, Limpieza y Seguridad

  • Mantener los estndares de saneamiento y limpieza en FOH; mantener reas de clientes, mostrador de expo y zonas de runners abastecidas y limpias durante el servicio.
  • Promover la seguridad alimentaria y la conciencia sobre alrgenos; asegurar que utensilios, etiquetas, bolsas y desechables estn organizados para la rapidez.

Precisin en POS y Manejo de Efectivo

  • Operar el POS con precisin; pedidos, descuentos, modificadores, pagos y cierres de turno segn la poltica.
  • Auditar recibos y resolver discrepancias rpidamente para mantener la velocidad y exactitud.

Inventario y Merchandising (Front-of-House)

  • Mantener niveles adecuados y presentacin de vasos, tapas, servilletas, utensilios, artculos para llevar y vitrina de pastelera; informar proactivamente sobre bajo stock.

Calificaciones

  • Experiencia: 1+ ao en un rol de lder/supervisor FOH o encargado en cafetera/comida rpida o entorno similar de alto volumen (preferido).
  • Tcnico: Dominio de POS; cmodo con descuentos, modificadores y flujo de pedidos multicanal (en tienda + app/en lnea).
  • Conocimiento del Men: Entusiasmo por el caf, jugos y las ofertas del men diurno de Hometown; capacidad para aprender rpido ingredientes y montaje.
  • Certificaciones: Certificacin ServSafe Food Handler o de alrgenos es una ventaja (o disposicin para obtenerla).
  • Habilidades Blandas: Comunicador claro bajo presin; colaborativo, organizado y calmado con fuertes instintos para la recuperacin del cliente.
  • Fsico: Capacidad para estar de pie/caminar por perodos prolongados y moverse con eficiencia durante las horas pico; levantar y cargar hasta [3040] lbs segn sea necesario.
  • Disponibilidad: Turnos matutinos/diurnos con cobertura de fines de semana/feriados dentro del horario de operacin (7 a.m.5 p.m.).

Pago y Beneficios

  • Compensacin: Salario base por hora: $12 - $15 (salario con crdito por propinas), ms $9 - $12 en propinas por hora. La compensacin total por hora generalmente oscila entre $23 - $27 con propinas.
  • Beneficios y Cultura: Descansos pagados, comidas gratis en cada turno, horarios flexibles y un ambiente de apoyo con oportunidades de mentora y crecimiento.
  • Una posicin sin turno nocturno!

Declaracin de Igualdad de Oportunidades

Hometown Coffee & Juice es un Empleador que ofrece Igualdad de Oportunidades, comprometido con la diversidad y la inclusin.

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