Shift Lead at Kava Bar/Coffee Shop in Hollywood & Santa Monica

Join the team at Kavahana, a fun 3rd space cafe open from morning till late serving kava nectar, coffee, matcha, and shave ice. This is a unique role that is essential to the success of Kavahana. You will support both our team and our guests, serving as a key connection point for daily operations. In this role, you will do shifts at our tea cafe as a barista/bartender, and also help support our General Manager across operations, events, and more . You will help uphold Kavahana's high standards while fostering a positive and motivated team environment. We view this role as an important stepping stone for future leadership. If you're looking to take the next step in your hospitality career with a brand that's growing, purpose-driven, and full of opportunity, we'd love for you to apply and grow with us. At Kavahana, we host exciting events, serve amazing drinks (including craft non-alcoholic cocktails!), and create a great experience for our customers. We're looking for friendly & energetic team members who are passionate about hospitality, love talking to people, and enjoy educating people about cool topics (like kava nectar!) Learn more about us on our insta @kavahana

What You'll Do:

Work regular shifts at the café, serving up yummy matcha, coffee, and kava nectar drinks. Alongside the general manager, train, lead, and motivate the team so that everyone performs their absolute best Maintain compliance with health standards and regulations Support our themed nights, events, and community hangouts that make Kavahana feel special. Help with inventory management Work with the general manager to develop operational processes Use Canva to design simple assets (like flyers or menus), and collaborate with outside designers when needed. While this isn't a design role, having a good visual sense is a big plus. Run local errands or assist with pickups and deliveries from time to time.

Who We're Looking For:

We are looking for someone who is looking for a career in hospitality. Must be comfortable working in fast paced startup environment. Willing to do shifts at both our Hollywood & Santa Monica locations Full-time availability Minimum 3 years of experience in food, beverage, or hospitality Comfortable talking to customers, this role involves a LOT of interaction and education. Much more than any coffee or boba shop. Someone with a passion for the development and training of people Comfortable appearing in social media content, we love showcasing our team and the experience we create. As we are a busy spot, full Friday, Saturday, and Sunday availability is required . Availability to work shifts during most holidays is required. Strong multitasking, time management, and teamwork skills.

Job Details:

$18.50/hr + TIPS (We are both a café and non-alcoholic bar. Tips are comparable to bars) 401k Program Free drinks & snacks on shift! Flexible schedule

FULL-TIME

role. Large opportunity for advancement . Local to Hollywood a plus.

NOTE:

This is NOT a short-term job. We're looking for teammates to be part of the team year-round .

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$18.50 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Employee discount Paid training Application Question(s): How many years of food/beverage/management/hospitality experience do you have? Are you comfortable working across our two locations (Santa Monica & Hollywood)? Are you looking for a career in food service management? Are you able and willing to work full-time and 5-6 days a week, including weekends and holidays?

Education:

Associate (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Hollywood, CA 90028 (Required)

Work Location:

In person