Job Description
Always Flavored Always Flavored is hiring a Shift Manager / Team Lead for our downtown Fredericksburg bistro and market. This position is for someone who can help lead the team, keep the shift moving, serve customers with confidence, and make sure the Always Flavored experience is consistent every time. We specialize in gourmet sauces, seasonings, sandwiches, and flavor-packed food influenced from around the world. We are a small, woman-owned business that believes in good food, community, family, and creating customers who come back because they felt taken care of. This is not just a “show up and clock in” job. We need someone who can take ownership, communicate clearly, and lead by example. Position Requirements Applicants must be 21 or older This role involves beer and wine service. Available weekends Weekend availability is required. Food businesses make money on weekends, and this role is expected to support those shifts. Reliable and responsible You must show up on time, communicate professionally, and be someone the team can count on. Customer-focused Your main job is to help make customers happy through fast, friendly, and efficient service. Main Responsibilities As a Shift Manager / Team Lead, you will help with: Opening and closing the bistro Leading team members during shifts Supporting fast, friendly customer service Preparing and serving quality food consistently Making sandwiches, paninis, sauces, sides, and other menu items Helping with online, pickup, delivery, and in-store orders Keeping the kitchen, counter, dining area, and market clean and organized Handling POS, cash, and basic shift duties Restocking products and supplies Making sure food safety and cleaning standards are followed Coaching team members when needed Solving small problems before they become big problems Protecting the Always Flavored customer experience What We Expect Always Flavored team members are expected to demonstrate: Integrity Positive energy Teamwork Accountability Food-loving attitude Willingness to learn Strong communication Respect for customers and coworkers Ability to work with urgency during busy times Pride in the food and products we serve You do not need to know everything on day one, but you do need to care, move with purpose, and be willing to learn. Pay Pay is competitive with local shift leader positions and based on experience. Schedule Weekend availability is required. Evening availability is a plus. Reliable transportation is required. Experience Preferred Restaurant, café, retail food, catering, or shift lead experience is preferred, but the right attitude and reliability matter most. Before You Apply Please do not apply unless you can honestly say yes to the following: I am 21 or older. I can work weekends. I have reliable transportation. I understand this is a hands-on food service position. I can lead a team I can handle customers respectfully, even when they are difficult. I can work quickly, cleanly, and consistently. The Right Fit You might be a good fit if you: Have restaurant, café, retail food, or shift lead experience Can handle a busy lunch rush without falling apart Know how to speak to customers with respect Can correct team members without being rude Benefits Dental insurance Employee discount Flexible schedule Paid training Vision insurance Application Question(s): Do you have reliable transportation? Education: High school or equivalent (Required) Experience: Shift management: 1 year (Required) café, retail food, catering: 2 years (Required) License/Certification: ServSafe (Preferred) Ability to Commute: Fredericksburg, VA 22401 (Required) Work Location: In person