About this opportunity
Due lists this Shift Lead opportunity in seattle, Washington. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Join our fun team! Our restaurant is looking for a Shift Lead at our West Seattle location! The restaurant is located at 4437 California Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116 .
About Due' Cucina
At Due’ Cucina Italiana we love food that is real, fresh and authentic. We serve homemade pasta bowls and other dishes inspired by the best of the Italian tradition. All of our dishes are cooked fresh from scratch every day, including our pasta that is extruded in the pasta lab right inside our restaurant. Learn more about our story at
We are looking for team members who are passionate about and place value on:
Treating customers as family
Leading by example
Helping one another
Working hard (and having fun while doing it!)
Being open and honest
Being humble
Wages and Benefits Offered:
A fun and friendly work environment
Medical Insurance that includes an Employee Assistance Program (Full-time 30+ hours/week)
Dental Insurance (Full-time 30+ hours/week)
Vision Insurance (Full-time 30+ hours/week)
Free meals on shift
Employee dining discount at all Due' Cucina locations
Competitive compensation, based on experience $30.30-$32.30/hour (base wage of $22.30-$24.30/hour plus an additional $8.00/hour in tips (approximated) for a combined wage range of $30.30-$32.30/hour)
Tons of opportunities for professional development (pasta making, restaurant management, marketing, you name it!) and fast promotions for top performers
In this role, the Shift Lead will:
Demonstrate and uphold our company core values.
Lead the entire team during assigned shifts.
Drive product quality, customer service, kitchen timelines, system adherence, and food safety.
Be familiar with and able to perform both kitchen and front-of-house roles.
Monitor food waste, ordering, and inventory levels.
Monitor the store email and calendar for daily catering events.
Support FOH team to ensure smooth service.
Ensure consistent adherence to standard recipes, portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards, and operational procedures.
Resolve food quality or customer service issues in real time.
Ensure proper cleaning and sanitation of the kitchen and FOH areas.
Monitor and maintain equipment; escal… repairs promptly.
Maintain a safe work environment and enforce safety guidelines.
Foster a positive team culture through professionalism and communication.
Act as shift point-of-contact for operational concerns or escalations.
Monitor breaks and shift hours to ensure labor compliance.
Oversee opening and closing procedures.
Communicate shift updates or team feedback to management.
Assist with training and onboarding new employees.
Other duties as necessary or assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
High-energy, proactive individuals who thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Ability to work (and have fun!) in a diverse team.
Ability to work under stress.
Passionate about food.
Possess or be willing to obtain a Food Handler’s card within 7 days of hire.
Possess or be willing to obtain an Alcohol Server Training Permit if working front of house.
Must be at least 21 years old (if working front of house, alcohol service required).
Ability to stand continuously throughout an 8-hour shift.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
Ability to bend, reach, stoop and move quickly.
Finger/hand dexterity to operate kitchen machinery, knives, etc.
Ability to withstand changes in temperature, occasional smoke, steam and heat and work in a confined area.
Ability to speak or understand Spanish a plus.
Must have 2+ years kitchen management experience in a full service, moderate to high volume restaurant.
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Worksite address
seattle, WA, 98127, US
Who can apply
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