Full-Time - Shift Manager - UHC Commissary

Join Our Growing Team at Urth Caffé! At Urth Caffé, we are more than just a café - we are a community dedicated to serving our own roasted heirloom organic coffee, fine teas, exquisite desserts, and healthy cuisine. Behind every café experience is our Urth Heritage Commissary (UHC) in Hawthorne, where our culinary and production teams craft and distribute the signature items our guests love. We are looking for a dependable and experienced, hands-on Shift Manager to lead our overnight commissary operations. If you thrive in a fast-paced production environment, have a sharp eye for quality control, and enjoy leading a team by example, we want to meet you!

The Role:

As a UHC - Commissary Shift Manager, you will oversee overnight operations at our Hawthorne culinary center. Your leadership will ensure that food production, quality assurance, and distribution run smoothly and on schedule so that all Urth Caffé locations receive fresh, top-quality products every morning. You will also coach, motivate, and develop your production team while maintaining the highest standards of food safety and cleanliness.

What You’ll Do:

• Overnight Production Leadership: Direct and coordinate graveyard shift food preparation and production workflows to meet daily volume targets across all café locations.
• Quality Control & Standards: Conduct rigorous quality checks on raw ingredients, in-process prep, and finished culinary items to ensure every product meets Urth Caffé’s exacting standards.
• Multi-Location Distribution: Oversee accurate picking, packing, labeling, and staging of orders for timely distribution to all Urth Caffé retail locations.
• Team Coaching & Development: Lead by example, fostering a positive, collaborative, and focused kitchen environment. Train and mentor team members on proper production techniques and safety protocols.
• Food Safety & Compliance: Enforce strict adherence to HACCP, health department regulations, sanitation standards, and workplace safety during overnight operations.
• Inventory & Operational Efficiency: Monitor ingredient usage, minimize waste, manage shift inventory, and troubleshoot equipment or staffing bottlenecks with a proactive, problem-solving mindset.

Must Haves:

• Required Experience: Proven leadership experience in food production, quality control, high-volume culinary centers, or multi-location food distribution.
• Schedule Availability: Must be able to work graveyard/overnight shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• Food Safety Knowledge: Strong understanding of commercial kitchen sanitation, temperature controls, and food safety compliance (ServSafe Manager certification preferred).
• Leadership Skills: Ability to motivate a team, communicate clearly, and maintain high energy and attention to detail during overnight hours.
• Schedule: Full-Time | Must be flexible to work AM, Mid-Shift, and PM shifts including weekends and holidays

Perks of Joining Our Team:

• Competitive Pay: $28.00/hour.
• Meal Benefit: Enjoy free food during your shift with a meal card that lets you order anything you like from the menu.
• Employee Discounts: Take advantage of our employee discount program at all Urth Caffé locations!
• Comprehensive Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage to support your well-being.
• 401(k) with Company Match: Secure your future with our retirement plan.
• Opportunities for Growth: As a growing company, we are always looking for passionate leaders to develop - the very first employee we ever hired is now one of our top Store Managers!

Ready to Join? If you're ready to take the next step in your culinary leadership career with a brand that values passion, teamwork, and excellence, apply today! We can't wait to meet you and see how you can make an impact at Urth Caffé. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Urth will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements. Employment will be contingent upon Urth’s receipt of proof of the applicant’s right to work in the United States consistent with federal law.