Lead Back of House Crew Member - NUDAE Coffee

Who are we?

Were NUDAE (pronounced NEW-day), a neighborhood coffee shop in Westside Costa Mesa specializing in coffee, food, and friends! NUDAE believes that community and coffee can come together for a greater purpose. While partnering with local small businesses, were driven to create quality craft coffee and specialty beverages in an effort to support second chances.

The culture of NUDAE is built around community - were a welcoming, eco-conscious and non-judgmental coffee shop providing a space where old and new friends can enjoy great coffee, food, music and conversation!

Are you a creative person?
Are you passionate about food and have a desire to grow within a small company?
Do you like to collaborate and share ideas?
Do you have knowledge of different cuisines?

We are looking for someone who has a passion for great food, coffee, and hospitality. Were looking for someone with great attention to detail and a can-do attitude, who is able to perform and thrive in a fast-paced and vibrant environment.

Job description
The Back of House (BOH) Lead plays a critical role in ensuring the smooth, efficient, and high-quality operation of the kitchen and prep areas at NUDAE Coffee. This leadership position is a step up from the BOH Employee role, with added responsibility for maintaining operational flow, upholding standards, and supporting team development. The BOH Lead acts as a bridge between kitchen staff and management, providing guidance and oversight during shifts.

Primary Responsibilities
Perform all standard duties of the Back of House Employee role at a consistently high level

Lead by example to ensure food is prepped and handled according to Health Department regulations and NUDAE standards

Ensure all recipes, portion sizes, and quality standards are followed with consistency

Oversee daily prep and station setup, ensuring all ingredients are stocked, labeled, and stored properly using FIFO practices

Support daily kitchen flow by identifying needs, delegating tasks, and maintaining communication with FOH and leadership

Ensure all kitchen equipment and prep areas are cleaned and maintained according to health and safety guidelines

Assist with onboarding and training of new BOH staff, reinforcing best practices and standards

Act as point of contact for day-to-day questions, task distribution, and operational concerns during shifts

Ensure all checklists (Daily, Opening, Pre-Closing, Closing, Weekly Cleaning) are completed thoroughly and on time

Maintain high standards of cleanliness, organization, and productivity during downtime

Support management with weekly inventory checks and help identify supply or prep needs

Communicate proactively with Linh or designated manager regarding issues, needs, or discrepancies in BOH operations

Monitor and reinforce timekeeping accuracy via Homebase for yourself and support with team accountability

Ideal Qualities
Strong sense of ownership and pride in maintaining a clean, efficient, and safe kitchen

Reliable and consistent in both performance and attendance

Calm under pressure and able to prioritize and delegate tasks during busy shifts

Great communicator who sets a positive tone and fosters teamwork

Passionate about food quality, cleanliness, and creating a strong team culture

This position is starting at $19.00 + tips (currently averages about $25/hour total)

Any request to schedule an interview and any legitimate offer of employment will only come from an authorized representative of NUDAE. We will never require an applicant to provide sensitive personally identifiable information in order to conduct an interview.

Nudae is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.

Job Type: Part-time/Full-Time

Salary: From $19.00 per hour + tips

Benefits:

Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Paid training

Experience level:
2 Years Restaurant Experience (preferred)
1 year of Lead Back of House experience (required)

Restaurant type:

Cafe
Shift:

Day shift
Evening shift
Morning shift
Night shift
Weekly day range:

Every weekend
Monday to Friday
Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:

Costa Mesa, CA 92627: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Shift availability:

Morning Shift (Preferred)
Afternoon Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: In person