Team Lead, Restaurant​/Food Service

Benefits:

• Tips
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Free uniforms
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Profit sharing
• Opportunity for advancement

Key Holder – Vitality Bowls Stamford Fuel health. Lead people. Build a business you can be proud of.

We believe açaí bowls and kindness can brighten someone’s day. If you love healthy food and want real ownership of a shift, as in keys to the door, and a role in how we grow, keep reading.

Vitality Bowls specializes in making delicious acai bowls, which are a thick blend of the acai berry topped with organic granola and a selection of superfood ingredients. Additional antioxidant-rich menu items include smoothies, fresh juices, soups, salads and panini. All items of the menu are made fresh and in non-cross contamination kitchens to ensure that those with food allergies will feel safe eating at Vitality Bowls.

No ingredient fillers such as ice, frozen yogurt, added sugar or artificial preservatives are used, giving the purest taste possible to each item.

Competitive pay:
From $18 an hour plus tips

Quarterly bonus: earn more when your shifts hit profit targets

Eat well: 50 percent off every shift, 15 percent off for your family

Flex your life: open, mid, and closing shifts that work around you

Paid growth: food-safety certification and clear path to Assistant Manager

Culture perks: monthly team smoothie tasting, a paid “wellness hour” each month, and Spotify DJ rights during closing clean-up

You arrive at 7:30, rally the crew, and have the place ready when the doors open at 8. By 9 AM, the lobby is buzzing. You hand a regular customer her/his favorite Warrior Bowl, coach a new teammate on smoothie speed, and resolve a delivery glitch with a smile. After the rush, you check inventory, receive today’s produce, and update the petty cash log.

Or maybe you finish the night with spotless counters, an accurate cash drawer, and a high-five for a record sales day.

Run opening or closing shifts, set the pace, and delegate tasks

Model top-tier service and coach new hires on the fly

Resolve guest issues calmly and turn frustrations into fans

Control cash: balance drawers, check petty cash, complete nightly deposits

Receive deliveries, track stock levels, and alert the owner to low items

Maintain spotless lobby, kitchen, and patio throughout the shift

Complete checklists, temperature logs, and side-work sheets

Manage breaks and help with time-off requests

Assist with interviews, performance check-ins, and ongoing coaching

One year or more in a café or restaurant leadership role (shift lead, key holder, or supervisor)

Reliability: you show up early, stay organized, and own results

Strong communication with guests and crew, face to face and by phone

Comfort with POS systems and basic computer tasks

Ability to stand 6-8 hours, move quickly, and lift up to 30 lbs

Current or willing to obtain food-safety certification

Positive attitude, professional appearance, and a passion for healthy food

Location:

Vitality Bowls Stamford, CT (in-person only)

Hours:

flexible shifts between 7 AM and 9 PM,

Job type: full-time or part-time

Ready to blend leadership with a healthy purpose? Click Apply and tell us why you will be our next Key Holder.