Barista Lead: Craft Coffee, Lead Team & Service

Aramark; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark in Tempe, AZ seeks a Barista Lead to craft memorable experiences by delivering timely service, quality beverages, and a clean, welcoming setup. You will train Baristas, manage the bar, and ensure menu standards and food safety policies are followed.

The role requires strong customer service, cash handling, ability to read recipes, and the discipline to work independently with limited supervision. Prior supervisory experience and a Food Handling Certification are preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience as a successful barista required.
• Requires basic math and counting skills.
• Experience in a supervisory or related role preferred.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Must follow required dress code.
• Able to read and communicate in English and follow recipes.
• Complete Food Handling Certification as required.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist customers while anticipating their needs.
• Prepare and serve coffees, teas, specialty beverages per brand standards.
• Prepares 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.
• Adheres 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.

Skills

Barista experience

Math skills

Supervisory experience

Independent worker

Dress code compliance

English literacy & recipes

Food handling certification

Education

Food Handling Certification

Job description

Aramark in Tempe, AZ seeks a Barista Lead to craft memorable experiences by delivering timely service, quality beverages, and a clean, welcoming setup. You will train Baristas, manage the bar, and ensure menu standards and food safety policies are followed.

The role requires strong customer service, cash handling, ability to read recipes, and the discipline to work independently with limited supervision. Prior supervisory experience and a Food Handling Certification are preferred.