Barista Lead: Train, Serve & Drive Coffee Excellence

Aramark; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Aramark is hiring a Barista Lead in Chicago to craft memorable customer experiences by delivering timely service and quality beverages, training baristas, and maintaining a clean site. You will process transactions, follow recipes, and uphold food safety policies while leading a coffee operation.

The role emphasizes training staff, cash handling, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment, with competitive hourly compensation and a broad benefits package. Location-specific policies apply.

Qualifications

• Experience as a successful barista is required.
• Cash handling experience is required.
• Basic math and counting skills required.
• Supervisory or related experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Must follow required dress code.
• English reading and communication; follow recipes.
• Complete Food Handling Certification as required.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist customers while anticipating needs.
• Prepare and serve coffees, teas, and beverages per brand standards.
• Prepare 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

Cash handling

Math skills

English proficiency

Independent worker

Dress code adherence

Education

Food Handling Certification

Job description

Aramark is hiring a Barista Lead in Chicago to craft memorable customer experiences by delivering timely service and quality beverages, training baristas, and maintaining a clean site. You will process transactions, follow recipes, and uphold food safety policies while leading a coffee operation.

The role emphasizes training staff, cash handling, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment, with competitive hourly compensation and a broad benefits package. Location-specific policies apply.