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Cafe Shift Leader

Colectivo Coffee
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 27 Jul 2026

About the role

Description

COLECTIVO COFFEE JOB DESCRIPTION


Title: Chicago Café Shift Leader       

Department: Retail

Reports to: Café Manager

Status: Part Time/Full Time

Exempt: Non-Exempt


POSITION SUMMARY

The Café Shift Leader will provide leadership to deliver a remarkable experience for our customers and co-workers as it relates to Colectivo Coffee’s Mission and Values, under the supervision of the Café Manager.


SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Deliver café’s positive financial results in accordance to budget.
  • Develop and maintain a culture of accountability and continuous improvement that adheres to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and processes.
  • Train and develop co-workers for the responsibilities of their jobs, which ensure a high level of their overall performance.
  • Delegate specific responsibilities using Café Functional Architecture Model. 
  • Ensures the café’s coffee, food and administrative functions provide a remarkable customer experience with Colectivo’s people, products and environments.
  • Develop and maintain a positive and lively tone that is inviting and encouraging to our customers and co-workers. 
  • Perform other duties or projects as assigned.

Requirements

EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS

  • College degree in a business-related field and/or a minimum of 6 months work experience in a hospitality setting and/or a supervisory role.

REQUIREMENTS

  • Proficient skill level for POS and computer programs.
  • Knowledge of basic mathematics for business usage.
  • Availability and flexibility for schedule that includes evenings, weekends and holidays.
  • Ability to stand for extended periods of time, reach, bend and lift a minimum of 50lbs.
  • Ability to see, read and write in English.
  • Completed Colectivo Café training programs – Register, SB, 300 level bar certification, New Hire Orientation. 
  • Must be 21 years of age or over
  • Have or be able to obtain ServSafe Food Manager Certificate, City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate, ServSafe Allergen Certificate, and if applicable Basset Certificate (Evanston and Lincoln Park only).

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