Lead, Sam's Cafe Back of House
Sam's Club
| Location: | Bentonville, AR |
| Salary: | $21.00–$40.00/hr |
| Type: | Full-time |
| Date Posted: | August 1, 2026 |
Position Summary...
What you'll do...Role summary:
The Lead for Sam’s Cafe Back of House oversees food safety, quality, and sanitation standards while managing inventory and administrative tasks. This role ensures consistent food preparation and presentation by training and guiding associates, maintaining compliance with company policies, and fostering a productive work environment. The Lead coordinates daily operations, supports continuous improvement initiatives, and promotes accountability and teamwork. By upholding high standards of integrity and customer service, this position contributes to delivering exceptional experiences and operational excellence within the cafe.
About the team:
The Sam’s Cafe Back of House team operates in a fast-paced environment dedicated to delivering quality guest experiences through a scratch kitchen model. Team members collaborate to maintain food safety, sanitation, and operational standards while efficiently managing kitchen tasks and inventory. Emphasizing clear communication, accountability, and adaptability, the team meets daily demands with professionalism. Leadership supports ongoing training to ensure compliance with company policies. This team is committed to operational excellence, consistent service, and customer satisfaction, upholding high standards in food preparation and kitchen management at all times.
What you'll do:
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.
For Information About Benefits And Eligibility, See One.Walmart.
The hourly wage range for this position is $21.00 - $40.00*
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.
Benefits
For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.
The hourly wage range for this position is $21.00 - $40.00* *The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location. Additional compensation in the form of premiums may be paid in amounts ranging from $0.35 per hour to $3.00 per hour in specific circumstances. Premiums may be based on schedule, facility, season, or specific work performed. Multiple premiums may apply if applicable criteria are met.
ㅤ
ㅤ
ㅤ
ㅤ
Minimum Qualifications...
Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.
Minimum Qualifications
2 years' experience in large-scale food production or related experience.
2 years' of supervisory experience.
1 year’s experience of Microsoft Office (for example, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Obtain certified ServSafe Food Handler or related food safety certification within 45 days of hir
Preferred Qualifications...
Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.
Inventory Control, Recipe Development
Food Services - ServSafe Certification - CertificationPrimary 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 has 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.
What you'll do...Role summary:
The Lead for Sam’s Cafe Back of House oversees food safety, quality, and sanitation standards while managing inventory and administrative tasks. This role ensures consistent food preparation and presentation by training and guiding associates, maintaining compliance with company policies, and fostering a productive work environment. The Lead coordinates daily operations, supports continuous improvement initiatives, and promotes accountability and teamwork. By upholding high standards of integrity and customer service, this position contributes to delivering exceptional experiences and operational excellence within the cafe.
About the team:
The Sam’s Cafe Back of House team operates in a fast-paced environment dedicated to delivering quality guest experiences through a scratch kitchen model. Team members collaborate to maintain food safety, sanitation, and operational standards while efficiently managing kitchen tasks and inventory. Emphasizing clear communication, accountability, and adaptability, the team meets daily demands with professionalism. Leadership supports ongoing training to ensure compliance with company policies. This team is committed to operational excellence, consistent service, and customer satisfaction, upholding high standards in food preparation and kitchen management at all times.
What you'll do:
- Maintain food safety and sanitation standards by monitoring product expiration, cleanliness, and associate compliance with quality guidelines.
- Oversee food preparation and production, ensuring consistent quality and proper timing to meet company standards.
- Manage inventory by ordering, receiving, storing, and rotating products while maintaining accurate records.
- Supervise daily operations including scheduling, attendance tracking, and administrative tasks for Back of House associates.
- Lead team meetings, support associate development through training and mentoring, and promote accountability and continuous improvement.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, ethical standards, and safety regulations to foster a productive work environment.
- Proven experience in supervising and developing team members in a fast-paced food service environment.
- Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and quality assurance standards.
- Ability to manage inventory effectively, including ordering, storage, and rotation of products.
- Skilled in maintaining cleanliness and safety compliance according to company policies.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills to coordinate daily operations and administrative tasks.
- Commitment to upholding integrity, accountability, and ethical standards in all business practices.
- Adaptability to support continuous improvement and promote a positive workplace culture.
- Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage
- Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance
- Paid time off benefits include PTO, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable.
- Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.
For Information About Benefits And Eligibility, See One.Walmart.
The hourly wage range for this position is $21.00 - $40.00*
- The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location.
- Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage
- Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance
- Paid time off benefits include PTO, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable.
- Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.
Benefits
For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.
The hourly wage range for this position is $21.00 - $40.00* *The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location. Additional compensation in the form of premiums may be paid in amounts ranging from $0.35 per hour to $3.00 per hour in specific circumstances. Premiums may be based on schedule, facility, season, or specific work performed. Multiple premiums may apply if applicable criteria are met.
ㅤ
ㅤ
ㅤ
ㅤ
Minimum Qualifications...
Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.
Minimum Qualifications
2 years' experience in large-scale food production or related experience.
2 years' of supervisory experience.
1 year’s experience of Microsoft Office (for example, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Obtain certified ServSafe Food Handler or related food safety certification within 45 days of hir
Preferred Qualifications...
Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.
Inventory Control, Recipe Development
Food Services - ServSafe Certification - CertificationPrimary 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 has 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.
How to apply
Click below to apply on the employer's website. You may be redirected to an external site.
Apply for this job onlineMore jobs in Arkansas
S
Barista
W
Machine Operator I - B1 3rd Shift 10P-6:30A
W
Sanitation Technologist
S
Cafe Associate
S
Cafe Associate
Looking for more jobs in this area?