Barista Lead

Landed; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

50% off organic meals daily

20% off in-store purchases

Bonuses and sales rewards

Career growth opportunities

401k with match

Paid vacation

Health benefits

Job summary

Erewhon Market in Los Angeles is seeking a skilled Barista Lead to craft coffeehouse beverages and mentor junior staff. You will work with a dedicated team to deliver high-quality drinks while maintaining fast, friendly service.

This role offers competitive pay of $20–$23 per hour, plus benefits such as 50% off organic meals, 20% off in-store purchases, and strong opportunities for career growth in a health-focused market.

Qualifications

• Two years minimum experience as a Barista and Juice or Smoothie Bar Lead.
• Strong communication skills and excellent guest service.
• Solid time-management and multitasking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare coffee, tea and espresso drinks to standard recipes with high productivity.
• Maintain coffee quality and assist with training and recipes updates.
• Deliver friendly customer service and address guest needs promptly.
• Keep signage and pricing accurate and manage back stock.
• Ensure a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
• Assist with tastings and sample program.
• Follow health, sanitation, and safety procedures.

Skills

Barista lead experience

Communication skills

Time management

Job description

Join the movement! Erewhon Market is helping shape the future of health and wellness, and we’re continuing to grow. Our culture is driven by passionate leaders, supportive teams, and a shared commitment to offering high-quality food and wellness products. With multiple locations and more on the way, there are plenty of opportunities to grow with us!

What We Offer:

• $20 - $23 / hour (based on experience)
• 50% off organic meals daily
• 20% off in-store purchases
• Bonuses and sales rewards (for some departments)
• HUGE opportunities for career growth
• 401k with 4% match, Paid Vacation, Health Benefits and much more…

What You Will Do:

• Prepare all coffee, tea and espresso based drinks ordered while maintaining high productivity levels.
• Maintain coffee quality standards and assist Coffee Trainer in ensuring recipes are up to date.
• Provide excellent customer service and address needs of customers in a timely and effective manner.
• Maintain accurate department signage and pricing.
• Maintain back stock in good order.
• Maintain a safe, clean and well-organized working and shopping environment.
• Assist with the sampling program, keeping sample areas full, clean, and appealing.
• Follow and comply with established procedures, including Weights and Measures, health and sanitation, and adhere to safe work practices.
• Operate and sanitize all equipment in a safe and proper manner
• Implement and instill in your team company policies, procedures and ethics.
• Handle customer complaints.
• Train at other Erewhon locations, if necessary.
• Implement operational standards for the Tonic/Coffee program and Oversee Standards and Quality of Coffee Program.
• Support skill building for all Tonic employees by providing honest and constructive feedback on drink quality and techniques.
• Coach and train to ensure we always meet our high standards of quality and deliciousness for every beverage and food item served in your cafe.
• Assist Manager and Shift Leads in maintaining inventory of things necessary to the success of the Coffee Program, including milk, paper goods, towels, cleaning supplies etc.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

What You Will Bring:

• 2 years minimum experience as a Barista and Juice or Smoothie Bar Lead required.
• Great communication skills.
• Great time management skills.

Erewhon Market is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, veteran status, disability, history of disability or perceived disability, and per the Fair Chance Ordinance will consider qualified applications with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the ordinance.

By applying, you agree to Erewhon's Notice of Collection policy and all its terms and conditions: https://www.erewhonmarket.com/notice_at_collection_applicant/