Careers

Shift Leader

As a Shift Leader, you will assist the General Manager and Assistant GeneralManager by leading and coaching the team in at least one of the core areas of the restaurant (e.g., service, kitchen, online ordering). You will be responsible for the day-to-day operations during your shift, including leading a team and managing the kitchen, customer experience, and online orders. You will be responsible for modeling and acting by Lemon & Thyme's mission and core values.

You will ensure the delivery of quality products (e.g., salads, bowls, beverages)that meet and exceed customers’ expectations by regularly tasting food, providing feedback and taking immediate action when food quality does not meet expectations. Ensures company guidelines consistently follow all food safety practices.

Shift Leader responsibilities include (But are not limited to):

Communicates opportunities and other information to store leadership
Shares store goals and focus during employee shifts
Executes store operations and operational tools during scheduled shifts
Organizes opening and closing duties as assigned
Ensures facilities, store technology, and systems are running correctly and takes immediate action to resolve when necessary.
Runs shifts in the absence of GM or AGM
Anticipates customer and restaurant needs by constantly evaluating environment and customers for cues
Ensures a clean and presentable lobby,front line, restrooms, and outside seating (if applicable)
Ensures the delivery of safe, healthy, and presentable food for our customers

Kitchen Manager

Apply for Kitchen Manager

If you love running a balanced business, growing a team, and creating an excellent guest experience, come work at Lemon & Thyme. We’re looking for enthusiastic and ambitious individuals to lead our stores! Our teams make real food from scratch — you’ll oversee a full-service Back of House operation and perform specific weekly reporting duties. The kitchen manager is the anchor of the BOH — you’re an enthusiastic leader, a quick thinker, a problem-solver, a skilled communicator, and a motivator.

This position will receive:

Competitive salary based on level of experience
Annual PTO (Blackout dates apply)
A percentage bonus plan potential (Based on service time, sales + prime costs)
A clear career path with opportunities for development, both personally and professionally
Flexible scheduling, because we respect the need for work/life harmony

Qualifications/Requirements

3+ years experience in restaurant management
Experience in fast casual restaurant chains (preferred)
Managed and developed 25+ team members per shift
P&L, COGS, Developing Budgets, Financial Planning and Strategy, Decision Making, Process Improvement, Strategic Planning, Labor/Scheduling, Training & Team Development, Quality Focus
Experience in Food Safety + Planning
Regional Manager’s Food Safety Certification required (ServSafe Manager’s Certification)
Ability to coordinate multiple tasks such as food, beverage and labor cost while maintaining required standards of operation in daily restaurant activities
Must possess good communication skills for managing a diverse staff
Must be coachable and actively looking for feedback to grow and improve
Must be customer service-oriented and have passion for the guest experience
Must be high-energy, and thrive in a fast-paced environment

Kitchen Staff

Apply for Kitchen Staff

You take pride in ensuring that we’re serving our guests products that live up to the quality and food safety standards we pride ourselves on. You will report to the General Manager and Assistant General Manager.

Kitchen Staff responsibilities include (But are not limited to):

Ensure all food meets food safety andquality standards to eliminate cross-contamination on the front line
Prep all cold and hot food items using prep worksheets
Follow proper knife safety procedures
Operate oven and hot prep equipment, ensure right time/temp of all hot and cooked foods
Operate fit-wash, robot coupe, and all other cold prep equipment
Maintain clean, food-safe dish and prep stations throughout shift
Set up and break down oven station, maintain clean and organized hot prep zone and equipment
Maintain clean and organized dish and sink area, restock clean dishes and equipment, and take out trash at intervals throughout the day.
Clean dishes, tongs, trays, and equipment throughout the shift
Manage communication between ServiceTeam Members and Kitchen, inventory front line, prep zones, oven, and walk-into determine needs. Ensure areas are always stocked.
Learn and maintain knowledge of our changing salad menu + ingredients
Put received orders away

Qualifications/Requirements

Must be comfortable working with knives and other culinary equipment
Must understand and execute food safety and sanitation protocols
Standing, stooping, kneeling, walking, wiping, reaching, bending, and lifting are required actions throughout a shift
Ability to multi-task and handle multiple priorities during the shift
Must be able to perform duties that require standing for long periods and fast movement
Ability to lift 20-40lbs
Previous restaurant experience is preferred but not required!

Salad Maker

Apply for Salad Maker

Do you like to work in a fast-paced environment? Do you want to make people happy? Do you love making friends in the community and providing them with the best salads and bowls in town? If so, you can be a Salad Maker for Lemon & Thyme. Our customers expect a thoughtful conversation and culinary experience when they enter our stores. Our salad-making professionals must ensure that the service, food quality, accuracy, and overall experience are fantastic!  

Salad Maker responsibilities include (But are not limited to):

Assembling and preparing salads and bowls according to standards
Interacting with our customers to ensure every salad and bowl is made with personalized attention
Working with a mezzaluna (dual-handled blade in the shape of a half-moon) to chop salads according to customer liking
Learning recipe builds, dressing flavor profiles, and salad pairings to make appropriate customer recommendations.
Adhering to all steps of service so that our customer’s needs are met with each transaction
Keeping a clean and safe work environment adhering to all safety and sanitation standards
Recognizing regulars and making suggestions to provide exceptional customer service experiences (this is SUPER IMPORTANT!)
Ensure your station is stocked, clean, and always organized, communicating with the back-of-house teammates.
Committing to educating yourself on new creations as they are introduced to expand your food knowledge

Qualifications/Requirements

Ability to understand customer requests as well as the ability to respond with appropriate actions and provide accurate recommendations protocols
Must understand and execute food safety and sanitation
Standing, stooping, kneeling, walking, wiping, reaching, bending, and lifting are required actions throughout a shift
Ability to multi-task and handle multiple priorities during the shift
Must be able to perform duties that require standing for long periods and fast movement
Ability to lift 20lbs
Previous restaurant experience is preferred but not required!

Cashier

Apply for Cashier

Do you have the urge to smile all the time? Do you like to help people and see a smile on others' faces? If so, then you can be a Cashier for Lemon & Thyme. Our cashiers are multi-taskers who move quickly but take the time to ensure every customer experience ends better. We love people who want to get to know our customers and be ready to welcome them back for return visits!   

Cashier responsibilities include (But are not limited to):

Ringing up customers' orders
Utilizing proper cash handling procedures
Maintaining a stocked, clean, and organized station
Demonstrating a complete knowledge of the menu
Adapting to the flow of business with a sense of urgency
Answering phone calls in a professional manner
Monitoring pick-up and delivery orders
Communicating with customers regarding promotions, loyalty programs, and new menu

Qualifications/Requirements

Must have an ability to understand and fulfill customer requests
Must have the ability to respond with appropriate actions and provide accurate recommendations
Must be competent in computerized register systems and have good cash handling skills
Must understand and execute food safety and sanitation protocols
Must have the ability to stand for long periods and work in a fast-moving environment
Standing, stooping, kneeling, walking, wiping, reaching, bending, and lifting are required actions throughout a shift
Ability to multi-task and handle priorities during the shift

Careers with Lemon & Thyme

Shift Leader

Shift Leader responsibilities include (But are not limited to):

Kitchen Manager

This position will receive:

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Kitchen Staff

Kitchen Staff responsibilities include (But are not limited to):

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Salad Maker

Salad Maker responsibilities include (But are not limited to):

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Cashier

Cashier responsibilities include (But are not limited to):

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