Cafe Team Leader & Data-Savvy Barista

Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Inc.; Altoona (PA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Discount

Health benefits

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Maternity and Parental Leave

Transit benefits

Job summary

Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Inc. in Altoona, PA seeks a Café Team Expert to lead café staff, develop knowledge, and create a welcoming environment. You will partner with the Store Manager to implement café action plans and drive sales, waste reduction, and inventory accuracy.

You will master barista skills, coach teammates, manage scheduling, ensure safety and sanitation, and deliver excellent customer service while modeling reliable attendance and proactive leadership.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead a café team and deliver high-quality service.
• Flexible scheduling availability including early mornings and weekends.
• Commitment to store safety, hygiene and loss prevention.

Responsibilities

• Use expert knowledge to make beverage recommendations and role model service.
• Review café sales, inventory, and waste to maximize profits.
• Meet with the Store Manager regularly to review performance and opportunities.
• Maintain café safety, hygiene, and sanitation guidelines.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Attendance & reliability

Team coaching

Communication

Job description

Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Inc. in Altoona, PA seeks a Café Team Expert to lead café staff, develop knowledge, and create a welcoming environment. You will partner with the Store Manager to implement café action plans and drive sales, waste reduction, and inventory accuracy.

You will master barista skills, coach teammates, manage scheduling, ensure safety and sanitation, and deliver excellent customer service while modeling reliable attendance and proactive leadership.