Barista Lead: Elevate Coffee & Train the Team

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

Job summary

The Barista Lead role at Aramark is responsible for crafting high‑quality beverages, training Baristas, and ensuring a clean, welcoming cafe environment that complies with health and safety standards. You will also manage cash transactions and support daily location operations to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

You will lead by example, guide the team through busy shifts, and uphold Aramark’s quality and service guidelines while maintaining efficiency and accuracy in every task.

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 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 work

Education

Food Handling Certification

Job description

The Barista Lead role at Aramark is responsible for crafting high‑quality beverages, training Baristas, and ensuring a clean, welcoming cafe environment that complies with health and safety standards. You will also manage cash transactions and support daily location operations to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

You will lead by example, guide the team through busy shifts, and uphold Aramark’s quality and service guidelines while maintaining efficiency and accuracy in every task.