Day Manager / Lead Server – Keke's Breakfast Cafe, Lakewood Ranch in Lakewood Ranch, Florida at KJ Cafe Lakewood Ranch LLC

Ready to lead a shift without giving up your nights? At Keke's, you run the floor during a busy breakfast and lunch, and you're home by mid-afternoon. We're looking for a lead server who leads by example and wants to keep growing into management.

KJ Cafes operates 16 Keke's Breakfast Cafes across Florida, so there's real room to grow into assistant general manager, general manager and beyond.

WHY KEKE'S
Starting at $20/hr, plus tips on serving shifts
Daytime hours: shifts fall between 6 AM and 4 PM. No late nights.
Weekly pay every Tuesday, with direct deposit
50% employee discount on meals during your shift
Health insurance available for full-time team members (35+ hrs/week)
Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas
Paid training and room to grow

WHAT YOU'LL DO
Open and close the cafe with confidence and consistency
Lead the floor and support the team through the rush
Visit tables throughout every shift and make sure every guest leaves happy
Run team communication, quality checks and problem-solving on your shifts
Work closely with the GM to keep daily operations smooth
On serving shifts, take a section while still setting the standard for the floor

WHAT YOU NEED
Experience as a lead server, shift lead or front-of-house manager
Weekend availability (our busiest days)
Comfortable with POS systems, cash handling and opening/closing procedures
Takes initiative, communicates clearly and leads with integrity
Able to stand for up to 8 hours and lift up to 20 lbs, with or without reasonable accommodation

Uniform: dark blue jeans, a black belt, black socks and black non-slip shoes.

KJ Cafes is an equal opportunity employer.

Each location is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Applications will be directed to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of the individual franchise location. All inquiries about employment should be made directly to the franchise location, not to Keke's Breakfast Cafe Franchise Office. Keke's Breakfast Cafe Franchise Office is not a joint employer with any of the franchise locations.