Kitchen Team Leader - The Eatery of CT

Nothing is Common. We run a fast-paced, breakfast and lunch café serving specialty coffee, sandwiches, and salads. Small team, high standards, good energy.

We’re looking for a Team Leader—someone who can step in as the #2, run the floor, lead the team, and take extreme ownership with an infectiously positive attitude! This is a future GM role for the right person.

What you’ll actually do:

• Run shifts—open, close, and everything in between
• Lead from the front (this is a hands-on role, not clipboard management)
• Keep the team tight, positive, and accountable
• Hit speed of service targets without sacrificing quality
• Own labor + cost awareness (not just “schedule and hope”)
• Help build systems so things run right—even when you’re not there
• Early on, you’ll be heavily on the floor.
• As the business grows, this role grows with it. 

What we’re really looking for:

• You're either: Been an Assistant Manager ready to step up Or a GM who’s tired of nights, chaos, and corporate grind
• You:
  • Notice when things are slipping—and fix them Hold standards without killing the vibe 
  • Move with urgency, not stress
  • Care about the team, not just the numbers
  • Take ownership instead of waiting to be told 

What this is (and isn’t):

• This IS:
  • Fast-paced mornings and lunch rushes
  • A small team where your presence matters
  • A place where culture is real, not a poster on the wall
  • A role where you can grow into a General Manager 
• This is NOT:
  • A negative work environment
  • A corporate job with layers of management
  • A place where standards are optional 

Why people stay here:

• The team is positive, supportive, and actually enjoys working together
• The pace is real—but so is the energy
• We do things the right way—for each other and for the customer
• There’s a path forward if you want it 

The details:

• Performance bonus tied to sales + cost control
• Paid time off
• Free meals
• Daytime only (seriously—no nights)
• Monday–Saturday operation 

If you’re looking for a role where you can lead, grow, and actually have an impact—not just manage shifts—we should talk! 

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