Barista Lead — Elevate Coffee, Lead Team & Service

Aramark; New York (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) plan

Parental leave

Disability coverage

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Barista Lead to craft a memorable customer experience by delivering timely service and quality beverages at a clean, welcoming location. You will train Baristas, manage the register, and ensure recipes are followed with food safety in mind.

Responsibilities include supervising staff, preparing beverages and food items per brand standards, and maintaining the coffee bar. This role requires teamwork, strong cash handling, and adherence to health guidelines.

Qualifications

• Experience as a successful barista required.
• 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 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

Independence

Dress code compliance

English proficiency

Food handling cert

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Barista Lead to craft a memorable customer experience by delivering timely service and quality beverages at a clean, welcoming location. You will train Baristas, manage the register, and ensure recipes are followed with food safety in mind.

Responsibilities include supervising staff, preparing beverages and food items per brand standards, and maintaining the coffee bar. This role requires teamwork, strong cash handling, and adherence to health guidelines.