Barista Lead

Aramark Corporation; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Barista Lead who will create memorable experiences for customers by delivering exceptional service and quality beverages. In this dynamic role, you will train and guide a team of baristas while ensuring the coffee bar is well-maintained and compliant with health and safety standards. Your leadership will be crucial in fostering a positive environment and meeting customer needs. If you are passionate about coffee and enjoy working in a fast-paced setting, this opportunity is perfect for you to shine and make a difference in customers' daily lives.

Qualifications

• Experience as a successful barista and cash handling is required.
• Ability to work independently and follow health and safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve beverages and food items according to brand standards.
• Train staff in coffee preparation, customer service, and cash handling.

Skills

Customer Service

Cash Handling

Coffee Preparation

Team Leadership

Basic Math Skills

Education

Food Handling Certification

Tools

Register/POS

Job description

Job Description

The Barista Lead crafts a memorable experience for our customers by providing timely service, quality beverages and products, and maintaining a clean and comfortable location environment. The Barista Lead is responsible for helping train Baristas, processing transactions on the register/POS, following recipes to prepare coffees and beverages per specifications, and maintaining the coffee bar while delivering excellent customer service and meeting food safety policies.

Job Responsibilities

• Greet and assist customers while anticipating their needs
• Prepare and serve coffees, teas, specialty beverages per brand standards
• Prepare and serve food items in line with location standards
• Train and guide staff members in coffee and food preparation, customer service, cash handling, product knowledge and other processes and procedures
• May schedule and delegate work assignments to team and coordinate the completion of tasks for the location
• Accurately operate a register/POS and handle cash and credit card transactions
• Count, organize and balance cash drawer, fill out the cashier slip and make deposits
• Adhere to Aramark’s cash handling policies and procedures
• Set up and breakdown coffee bar, stations or store including cleaning and sanitizing
• Maintain clean and sanitary work area
• Stock beverage coolers, grab and go items, service ware and condiments
• Follow health, safety, and sanitation guidelines for all products

Qualifications

• Experience as a successful barista required
• Previous cash handling experience required
• Basic math & counting skills required
• Experience in a supervisory or related role preferred
• Must be able to work independently with limited supervision
• Must follow required dress code as assigned
• Able to read and communicate in English and follow recipes
• Complete Food Handling Certification as required

Physical Demands

This role may have physical demands including, but not limited to, lifting, bending, pushing, pulling and/or extended walking and standing. This role may also require uniforms and/or usage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).