(USA) Lead, Sam's Cafe Back of House
Walmart, Bentonville, AR, United States
Role Summary
The Lead for Sam’s Cafe Back of House in the USA ensures the highest standards of food quality, safety, and sanitation while supervising daily operations. This role involves training and mentoring associates, managing inventory, and overseeing food preparation and administrative tasks to maintain efficient workflow. The lead fosters strong team collaboration, supports continuous improvement initiatives, and upholds company policies and ethical standards. By prioritizing operational excellence and customer satisfaction, this position contributes to a safe, organized, and productive environment that aligns with Walmart’s commitment to quality and integrity.
Minimum Qualifications
5-10 years of supervisory kitchen experience
2 years of experience in large‑scale food production or related experience
2 years of supervisory experience
1 year of Microsoft Office experience (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Certified ServSafe Food Handler or related food safety certification within 45 days of hire
Preferred Qualifications
5-10 years in a similar supervisory role
Experience in a scratch kitchen approach
What you’ll do
Maintain cafe safety by monitoring product expiration, cleanliness, and adherence to sanitation and food safety standards.
Train and instruct associates on food preparation, quality assurance, and proper use of personal protective equipment.
Manage food and equipment inventories, including ordering, receiving, storing, and rotating products according to company policies.
Oversee administrative tasks such as scheduling, attendance tracking, and deposit preparation.
Lead daily team meetings, supervise food station setup, restocking, and cleanup to ensure consistent customer service.
Foster associate development through mentoring, coaching, and performance evaluations.
Ensure compliance with company policies, ethical standards, and promote a positive workplace culture.
What you’ll bring
Proven experience in supervising and developing teams within a food service environment.
Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and quality assurance standards.
Ability to manage inventory, including ordering, receiving, and rotating products according to policy.
Skilled in food preparation, menu planning, and ensuring consistent product quality.
Effective communication and instructional abilities to train and mentor associates.
Competence in overseeing administrative functions such as scheduling, attendance tracking, and deposit preparation.
Commitment to maintaining cleanliness, safety standards, and compliance with company policies.
Demonstrated accountability and leadership in driving operational excellence and continuous improvement.
Compensation & Benefits
Hourly wage range: $21.00 – $40.00*
Salary $24.00 per hour (listed)
Schedule: Monday-Friday, starting at 5:30 AM
Health benefits: medical, vision and dental coverage
Financial benefits: 401(k), stock purchase, company-paid life insurance
Paid time off: PTO, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, voting; also PPTO
Other benefits: short-term disability, long-term disability, company discounts, military leave pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
Live Better U: company-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates with tuition, books, and fees covered
*The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location.
Additional compensation may be paid in amounts ranging from $0.35 per hour to $3.00 per hour in specific circumstances.
Primary Location
2101 Se Simple Savings Dr, Bentonville, AR 72712-4304, United States of America
Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug‑free workplace and have a no‑tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.
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The Lead for Sam’s Cafe Back of House in the USA ensures the highest standards of food quality, safety, and sanitation while supervising daily operations. This role involves training and mentoring associates, managing inventory, and overseeing food preparation and administrative tasks to maintain efficient workflow. The lead fosters strong team collaboration, supports continuous improvement initiatives, and upholds company policies and ethical standards. By prioritizing operational excellence and customer satisfaction, this position contributes to a safe, organized, and productive environment that aligns with Walmart’s commitment to quality and integrity.
Minimum Qualifications
5-10 years of supervisory kitchen experience
2 years of experience in large‑scale food production or related experience
2 years of supervisory experience
1 year of Microsoft Office experience (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Certified ServSafe Food Handler or related food safety certification within 45 days of hire
Preferred Qualifications
5-10 years in a similar supervisory role
Experience in a scratch kitchen approach
What you’ll do
Maintain cafe safety by monitoring product expiration, cleanliness, and adherence to sanitation and food safety standards.
Train and instruct associates on food preparation, quality assurance, and proper use of personal protective equipment.
Manage food and equipment inventories, including ordering, receiving, storing, and rotating products according to company policies.
Oversee administrative tasks such as scheduling, attendance tracking, and deposit preparation.
Lead daily team meetings, supervise food station setup, restocking, and cleanup to ensure consistent customer service.
Foster associate development through mentoring, coaching, and performance evaluations.
Ensure compliance with company policies, ethical standards, and promote a positive workplace culture.
What you’ll bring
Proven experience in supervising and developing teams within a food service environment.
Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and quality assurance standards.
Ability to manage inventory, including ordering, receiving, and rotating products according to policy.
Skilled in food preparation, menu planning, and ensuring consistent product quality.
Effective communication and instructional abilities to train and mentor associates.
Competence in overseeing administrative functions such as scheduling, attendance tracking, and deposit preparation.
Commitment to maintaining cleanliness, safety standards, and compliance with company policies.
Demonstrated accountability and leadership in driving operational excellence and continuous improvement.
Compensation & Benefits
Hourly wage range: $21.00 – $40.00*
Salary $24.00 per hour (listed)
Schedule: Monday-Friday, starting at 5:30 AM
Health benefits: medical, vision and dental coverage
Financial benefits: 401(k), stock purchase, company-paid life insurance
Paid time off: PTO, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, voting; also PPTO
Other benefits: short-term disability, long-term disability, company discounts, military leave pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
Live Better U: company-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates with tuition, books, and fees covered
*The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location.
Additional compensation may be paid in amounts ranging from $0.35 per hour to $3.00 per hour in specific circumstances.
Primary Location
2101 Se Simple Savings Dr, Bentonville, AR 72712-4304, United States of America
Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug‑free workplace and have a no‑tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.
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