Campus Coffee Team Lead — Lead, Elevate Guest Experience

Core Spaces; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Generous PTO

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Belonging culture

Job summary

Core Spaces, LLC is seeking a Coffee Team Lead to support daily café operations and foster a welcoming, team-oriented environment within on-site campus housing communities. This role demands multitasking, adaptability, and effective collaboration with leadership to drive performance and guest satisfaction.

You will train staff, maintain high beverage quality, and balance operations with seasonal trends while ensuring safety and hospitality standards across shifts.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in coffee, food & beverage, or hospitality leadership.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Experience in scheduling and inventory management.
• Ability to lift 25+ lbs and stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth, efficient daily café operations and adapt to real-time needs.
• Train, coach, and develop team members for confidence and consistency.
• Provide on-floor guidance to reinforce standards and growth.
• Partner with leadership to align staffing with business flow and seasonal trends.
• Lead from the floor to ensure guest satisfaction and smooth operations.
• Maintain beverage quality, service, cleanliness, and hospitality standards.
• Assist with inventory and ordering to reduce waste.

Skills

Coffee leadership

Organizational skills

Scheduling

Inventory management

Communication skills

Job description

Core Spaces, LLC is seeking a Coffee Team Lead to support daily café operations and foster a welcoming, team-oriented environment within on-site campus housing communities. This role demands multitasking, adaptability, and effective collaboration with leadership to drive performance and guest satisfaction.

You will train staff, maintain high beverage quality, and balance operations with seasonal trends while ensuring safety and hospitality standards across shifts.