Entry Level Shift Lead Jobs
New grad shift lead jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong internship background or demonstrated leadership in any setting can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Retail, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Animal Care & Pet Services, with employers like Walgreens, Banfield Pet Hospital, and Avient hiring at this level now.
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About Blank Street
At Blank Street, we're on a mission to become the defining food and beverage brand of our generation. From the very beginning, we've set out to add a spark to ordinary experiences through elevated products, attention-to-detail, and a commitment to making every moment memorable. We're motivated by the millions of customers we serve across cities, and know that our potential is unlimited. It all starts with our people and their commitment to make magic happen each and every day.
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Add A Spark to the Ordinary…
At Blank Street, we're reimagining the cafe experience, making high-quality coffee and matcha accessible and efficient. As a Shift Lead, you'll play a key role in bringing our mission to life. You'll lead by example on the floor, ensure smooth operations during your shift, and create an environment where both customers and team members feel valued. This is a hands-on role for someone who thrives in fast-paced settings, loves connecting with people, and is passionate about great coffee and matcha.
Who We're Looking For
- Love for cafe culture and people
- Friendly, open and approachable person who is able to work well with others
- Strong knowledge of coffee and equipment is a must
- Strong decision making and multi-tasking skills
- Strong interpersonal communication skills
- Passionate about delivering excellent customer connections to create a regular customer base
- Able to work at a fast pace in high volume environments
- Be an exemplary ambassador of our brand to new neighborhoods
What You'll Own
- Craft beautiful coffee products and serve all Blank Street customers with energy, warmth, and empathy
- Support your GM and our Training Team to help train new employees to succeed at Blank Street, including ensuring that new team members are following all recipe and training for menu items and processes and that they are in correct uniform, are upbeat and vibes are positive
- Open and close the location safely and responsibly and ensure that cleaning duties for the store are followed at the beginning, during and end of the shift
- Positive and solution focused handling of any minor customer issue
- At a store level, leads all initiatives with the operations and marketing teams to increase foot traffic, new customers, daily sales, and operational profitability and develop a loyal neighborhood customer base for your store
Requirements
- 2+ years' experience in a customer service leadership position
- 18+ years of age
- Able to lift 25+ lbs, and to stand for long periods of time
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Availability that meets the needs of our cafes
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Full Time: 30-40 hours per week, 4-5 days of availability required and must be available to work 2 peak days (Peak days: Friday, Saturday, Sunday)
- Availability to work between 6:30 am and 9:00 pm
- Weekend and holiday availability preferred
- You must be authorized to work in the U.S.: upon acceptance of a job offer and completion of the Form I-9 with acceptable documents, Blank Street will provide the federal government with employees' Form I-9 information to confirm authorization to work in the U.S. (a process known as "E-Verify").
Benefits and Perks
- $19.50/ per hour + tips
- Barista accreditation and training program
- Paid sick time
- Paid vacation time, based on eligibility
- Health benefits, based on eligibility
- Blank Street coffee and swag
- As a growing company we have opportunities for advancement for those interested
About Blank Street
At Blank Street, we're on a mission to become the defining food and beverage brand of our generation. From the very beginning, we've set out to add a spark to ordinary experiences through elevated products, attention-to-detail, and a commitment to making every moment memorable. We're motivated by the millions of customers we serve across cities, and know that our potential is unlimited. It all starts with our people and their commitment to make magic happen each and every day.
Like the sound of this? Keep reading.
Add A Spark to the Ordinary…
At Blank Street, we're reimagining the cafe experience, making high-quality coffee and matcha accessible and efficient. As a Shift Lead, you'll play a key role in bringing our mission to life. You'll lead by example on the floor, ensure smooth operations during your shift, and create an environment where both customers and team members feel valued. This is a hands-on role for someone who thrives in fast-paced settings, loves connecting with people, and is passionate about great coffee and matcha.
Who We're Looking For
- Love for cafe culture and people
- Friendly, open and approachable person who is able to work well with others
- Strong knowledge of coffee and equipment is a must
- Strong decision making and multi-tasking skills
- Strong interpersonal communication skills
- Passionate about delivering excellent customer connections to create a regular customer base
- Able to work at a fast pace in high volume environments
- Be an exemplary ambassador of our brand to new neighborhoods
What You'll Own
- Craft beautiful coffee products and serve all Blank Street customers with energy, warmth, and empathy
- Support your GM and our Training Team to help train new employees to succeed at Blank Street, including ensuring that new team members are following all recipe and training for menu items and processes and that they are in correct uniform, are upbeat and vibes are positive
- Open and close the location safely and responsibly and ensure that cleaning duties for the store are followed at the beginning, during and end of the shift
- Positive and solution focused handling of any minor customer issue
- At a store level, leads all initiatives with the operations and marketing teams to increase foot traffic, new customers, daily sales, and operational profitability and develop a loyal neighborhood customer base for your store
Requirements
- 2+ years' experience in a customer service leadership position
- 18+ years of age
- Able to lift 25+ lbs, and to stand for long periods of time
-
Availability that meets the needs of our cafes
-
Full Time: 30-40 hours per week, 4-5 days of availability required and must be available to work 2 peak days (Peak days: Friday, Saturday, Sunday)
- Availability to work between 6:30 am and 9:00 pm
- Weekend and holiday availability preferred
- You must be authorized to work in the U.S.: upon acceptance of a job offer and completion of the Form I-9 with acceptable documents, Blank Street will provide the federal government with employees' Form I-9 information to confirm authorization to work in the U.S. (a process known as "E-Verify").
Benefits and Perks
- $19.50/ per hour + tips
- Barista accreditation and training program
- Paid sick time
- Paid vacation time, based on eligibility
- Health benefits, based on eligibility
- Blank Street coffee and swag
- As a growing company we have opportunities for advancement for those interested
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Who's Hiring
- Walgreens14
- Banfield Pet Hospital5
- Avient2
- DoorDash2
- QuVa Pharma2
Top Industries Hiring
- Retail15
- Healthcare & Medical Services7
- Animal Care & Pet Services5
- Food & Beverage3
- Chemicals & Materials2
Entry Level Shift Lead Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level shift lead job?
Focus on any experience where you directed others, even informally, such as leading a team project, training new coworkers, or supervising volunteers. Employers at this level look for reliability, clear communication, and a willingness to take ownership of a shift. Highlighting those moments in your resume and being specific about the outcomes you drove gives you a real edge over candidates with longer but vaguer histories.
Which companies hire entry level shift leads?
Companies hiring entry level shift leads right now include Walgreens, Banfield Pet Hospital, and Avient, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Retailers, food and beverage operators, logistics providers, and healthcare support facilities tend to hire most actively at this level because their shift-based operations create a steady need for junior leaders who can step up quickly.
Are there remote entry level shift lead jobs?
Yes, though most shift lead roles are on-site by nature. About 0% of entry level shift lead openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, typically in customer support, operations coordination, or back-office team lead functions where oversight does not require a physical presence. Searching by work setting on Migrate Mate can help you find those openings quickly.
Are these new grad shift lead jobs?
Yes, the listings on this page include new grad, recent graduate, and junior shift lead roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, counts internships or part-time supervisory work toward the requirement, or asks for a demonstrated ability to lead rather than a specific credential. If the listing does not require prior management titles, it is generally open to new grad applicants.
Which industries hire the most entry level shift leads?
Entry Level shift lead roles concentrate in Retail, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Animal Care & Pet Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Those sectors rely on rotating schedules and high staff-to-supervisor ratios, which means they consistently need junior leaders who can keep a shift running smoothly without requiring years of prior management experience.