Barista Lead & Training Coach

Aramark; Decatur (GA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Barista Lead in Decatur, GA to create memorable customer experiences by delivering timely service and high‑quality beverages. You will train Baristas, manage the coffee bar, handle transactions, and ensure strict adherence to recipes, food safety and cleanliness standards.

You’ll lead by example, supervise daily tasks, maintain inventory, and support health and safety policies while delivering excellent customer service in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a successful barista.
• 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

Supervisory experience

Cash handling

English literacy

Food safety knowledge

Tools

POS system

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Barista Lead in Decatur, GA to create memorable customer experiences by delivering timely service and high‑quality beverages. You will train Baristas, manage the coffee bar, handle transactions, and ensure strict adherence to recipes, food safety and cleanliness standards.

You’ll lead by example, supervise daily tasks, maintain inventory, and support health and safety policies while delivering excellent customer service in a fast-paced environment.