Barista Lead: Elevate Coffee, Lead the Team, Delight Guests

Aramark; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Barista Lead in Cambridge, MA to deliver timely service and high‑quality beverages while maintaining a clean and welcoming space. You will train baristas, manage the register, and ensure recipes are followed to brand standards.

The role emphasizes supervisory duties, food safety, and guest service in a fast-paced cafe environment, with opportunities for growth and cross-training within Aramark’s beverage program.

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.

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

Basic math

Supervisory experience

Independent work

Dress code compliance

English reading/writing

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Barista Lead in Cambridge, MA to deliver timely service and high‑quality beverages while maintaining a clean and welcoming space. You will train baristas, manage the register, and ensure recipes are followed to brand standards.

The role emphasizes supervisory duties, food safety, and guest service in a fast-paced cafe environment, with opportunities for growth and cross-training within Aramark’s beverage program.