Barista Lead: Craft Coffee & Lead the Team

Aramark Correctional Services; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Barista Lead to deliver quality beverages, train team members, handle cash, and maintain a clean, welcoming coffee bar in Durham. You will follow brand standards, manage POS, assist with food prep, ensure safety compliance, and help create a memorable guest experience during the 1:30pm–11pm shift.

The role requires previous barista and cash handling experience, supervisory skills, and the ability to read and follow recipes in English.

Qualifications

• Experience as a successful barista required.
• Requires previous cash handling experience.
• Requires basic math & counting skills.
• 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 able to 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

Customer service

Cash handling

Food safety

math skills

Supervisory

English communication

Reading recipes

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Barista Lead to deliver quality beverages, train team members, handle cash, and maintain a clean, welcoming coffee bar in Durham. You will follow brand standards, manage POS, assist with food prep, ensure safety compliance, and help create a memorable guest experience during the 1:30pm–11pm shift.

The role requires previous barista and cash handling experience, supervisory skills, and the ability to read and follow recipes in English.