Shift Manager Job Description

Java Grande purchases high-quality whole bean coffees and sells them along with fresh, rich-brewed, espresso beverages, a variety of pastries, sandwiches, salads and confections and coffee-related accessories. The Company's objective is to establish Java Grande as one of the most recognized and respected brand in Maryland and surrounding areas. We are looking for people with a passion for coffee, who want to experience and learn the art of making fine coffee and related gourmet items such as Espresso, Cafe Latte, Frappes, and Chai / Teas.

Team Member Mission

This job contributes to Java Grande’s success by ensuring our service and store standards are met. We do this by providing customers with prompt enthusiastic service, quality beverages and products. The Java Grande Team will create a friendly, enthusiastic and clean atmosphere.

Responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

· Anticipates customer and store needs by constantly evaluating environment and customers for cues. Communicates information to manager so that the team can respond as necessary to create the Third Place environment during each shift.

· Delivers legendary customer service to all customers and models customer service methods and approaches for shift team. Greets and welcomes customers, discovers and responds to customer needs. Appropriately suggests music products to enhance service and meet sales goals. Educates customers about music offerings and creates opportunities for customers to listen to music selections; suggests music products. Follows up with shift team to ensure the effective delivery of customer service.

· Executes store operations during scheduled shifts. Directs partners to various work stations or to perform tasks, ensuring that service and operational needs are met. Follows company policies in assigning and carrying out operational tasks; communicates operational standards to shift team. Organizes and performs opening and closing duties as assigned. Assists in shift scheduling. Successfully completes delegated duties.

· Maintains regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.

· Provides feedback to store manager on partner performance during shift. Recognizes and reinforces individual accomplishments. Assists with new partner training by positively reinforcing successful performance and giving respectful and encouraging coaching as needed. Contributes to positive team environment by recognizing partner issues and changes in morale and communicating them to the store manager.

· Utilizes and directs others to use operational tools to achieve operational excellence during the shift. Conducts cash management tasks and cash register transactions; ensures that proper cash management practices are followed by shift team. Stocks, merchandizes, rotates, and stores inventory according to guidelines. Performs accounting and banking tasks as assigned.

Summary of Experience

• Customer service experience in a retail environment (1 year)

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

· Ability to direct the work of others

· Ability to learn quickly

· Effective oral communication skills

· Knowledge of the retail environment

· Strong interpersonal skills

· Ability to work as part of a team

· Ability to build relationships