Barista Lead: Train, Serve, and Elevate Every Cup

Aramark; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO / Vacation & Holiday Pay (FT)

Medical / vision / dental

Front Line Education Assistance

Job summary

Aramark LifeWorks is seeking a Barista Lead to provide timely service, quality beverages, and a clean, welcoming location. You will train Baristas, manage POS transactions, follow recipes, and maintain a safe, compliant coffee bar environment.

You will lead staff, ensure quality beverages, and uphold food safety standards while delivering exceptional customer experiences. This full-time role offers benefits and growth opportunities at the Richmond location.

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.

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/food preparation, customer service, cash handling, product knowledge and procedures.
• May schedule and delegate work assignments to team and coordinate tasks for the location.
• Operate a register/POS and handle cash and credit card transactions.
• Count, organize and balance cash drawer, fill out cashier slip and make deposits.
• Adhere to Aramark’s cash handling policies and procedures.
• Set up and breakdown coffee bar and storage areas 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

Supervisory experience

Cash handling

Customer service

Food safety awareness

Tools

POS system

Job description

Aramark LifeWorks is seeking a Barista Lead to provide timely service, quality beverages, and a clean, welcoming location. You will train Baristas, manage POS transactions, follow recipes, and maintain a safe, compliant coffee bar environment.

You will lead staff, ensure quality beverages, and uphold food safety standards while delivering exceptional customer experiences. This full-time role offers benefits and growth opportunities at the Richmond location.