Barista Lead: Train Teams, Craft Exceptional Beverages

Aramark Correctional Services; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark Correctional Services is seeking a Barista Lead in Washington, DC to craft a memorable customer experience by delivering quality beverages, training teammates, and maintaining a clean, safe location. You will manage transactions, follow recipes, and ensure strict food safety standards while providing outstanding service.

The role requires prior barista success, cash handling, math skills, and the ability to work with limited supervision.

Qualifications

• Experience as a successful barista required.
• Requires previous cash handling experience.
• 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

Cash handling

Math skills

Supervisory experience

Independent work

Dress code adherence

English reading/writing

Education

Food Handling Certification

Job description

Aramark Correctional Services is seeking a Barista Lead in Washington, DC to craft a memorable customer experience by delivering quality beverages, training teammates, and maintaining a clean, safe location. You will manage transactions, follow recipes, and ensure strict food safety standards while providing outstanding service.

The role requires prior barista success, cash handling, math skills, and the ability to work with limited supervision.