Barista/Manager

Summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic, reliable, and experienced Barista/Manager to lead daily café operations while delivering exceptional customer service. This role combines hands-on beverage preparation with leadership responsibilities, ensuring a welcoming environment, efficient operations, and a motivated team. The ideal candidate is passionate about coffee, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and leads by example.

Key ResponsibilitiesBarista & Food Preparation Duties

• Prepare and serve high-quality coffee, espresso, tea, and specialty beverages.
• Prepare light meals, including sandwiches, wraps, bagels, and other café menu items according to established recipes and food safety standards.
• Operate commercial ovens and other kitchenequipment to heat, bake, and prepare food items.
• Organize, stock, and maintain attractive displays of pastries, baked goods, and grab-and-go food items.
• Monitor freshness, rotate stock using first-in, first-out (FIFO) practices, and ensure food quality at all times.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary food preparation area in compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Provide friendly, professional customer service and create a welcoming atmosphere.
• Operate the point-of-sale (POS) system and processcustomer transactions accurately.
• Restock coffee supplies, food items, and cafémerchandise as needed.

Management Duties

• Supervise, train, coach, and support baristas and café staff.
• Create employee schedules and manage dailystaffing needs.
• Monitor inventory levels, place supply orders, and minimize waste.
• Ensure proper storage, handling, and rotation of food and beverage inventory.
• Handle customer concerns and resolve issuesprofessionally and efficiently.
• Open and close the café, including cash handling, balancing tills, and completing daily reports.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, healthregulations, and company policies.
• Monitor sales performance and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, profitability, and customer satisfaction.
• Foster a positive team culture through leadership, communication, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a barista required.
• Prior supervisory or management experience in a café, restaurant, or hospitality setting preferred.
• Experience preparing light food items in a café orfood service environment.
• Strong knowledge of espresso equipment, coffeepreparation techniques, and basic food handling practices.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and remain organized in a fast-paced environment.
• Leadership skills with the ability to motivate, train, and develop a team.
• Basic computer and POS system proficiency.
• Food Handler Certification (or willingness to obtain, if required).

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Ability to lift up to 25–50 lbs (11–23 kg).
• Comfortable working mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive pay based on experience.
• Tips (where applicable).
• Employee discounts.
• Paid training and opportunities for careeradvancement.
• Supportive, team-oriented work environment.

Ideal Candidate

You are a hands-on leader who enjoys craftingexceptional coffee, preparing fresh food, and delivering outstanding customer service. You take pride inmaintaining high standards, leading by example, andcreating a clean, welcoming café where both customers and employees enjoy spending time.

Pay: $16.60-$27.66 per hour

Work Location: In person