Lead Barista

Cedar Band Travel Plaza; Cedar City (UT); On-site; USD 1,929,000 - 2,617,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedar Band Travel Plaza is seeking a Leader on Duty to supervise shifts when senior managers are not on duty. You will train new staff, manage schedules, perform safety checks, and ensure store operations from espresso machines to food prep run smoothly.

Responsibilities include verifying cash drawers, inventory, and compliance with food safety standards while coordinating opening and closing tasks. Flexible shifts, physical lifting, and strong communication are required for this on-site role.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to listen and follow directions.
• Ability to follow safety rules and guidelines.
• Organized with attention to detail.
• Ability to follow all safe food handling procedures and sanitation practices.

Responsibilities

• Trains new employees in the company’s customer service policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Organizes and oversees the schedules and work of assigned staff.
• Arrive on time and conduct a store safety and security check when assigned opening or closing of store shift.
• Disarm/Engage alarms and unlock/lock the store following company procedures when assigned to an opening or closing of store shift.
• Count and verify cash drawers, safe funds, and change orders.
• Turn on or off equipment and ensure all espresso machines, ovens, and brewing equipment are operational.
• Ensure store is operational by: Brewing coffee and preparing teas according to standards, stock cups, lids, syrups, milks, food items, and supplies.
• Review staffing assignments and delegate opening/closing tasks.
• Verify inventory levels and note any shortages.
• Ensure food safety and sanitation standards are met before opening/closing
• Clean and sanitize all equipment, counters, lobby areas, and restrooms
• Ensure all Opening/Closing tasks are complete
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Listening skills

Attention to detail

Food safety & sanitation

Education

Food handler certification (BIA)

Job description

Description

Job Summary:

This position acts as a Leader on duty when General Manager, Assistant Manager and Opening/Closing Supervisors are not on duty.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Trains new employees in the company’s customer service policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Organizes and oversees the schedules and work of assigned staff.
• Arrive on time and conduct a store safety and security check when assigned opening or closing of store shift.
• Disarm/Engage alarms and unlock/lock the store following company procedures when assigned to an opening or closing of store shift.
• Count and verify cash drawers, safe funds, and change orders.
• Turn on or off equipment and ensure all espresso machines, ovens, and brewing equipment are operational.
• Ensure store is operational by: Brewing coffee and preparing teas according to standards, stock cups, lids, syrups, milks, food items, and supplies.
• Review staffing assignments and delegate opening/closing tasks.
• Verify inventory levels and note any shortages.
• Ensure food safety and sanitation standards are met before opening/closing
• Clean and sanitize all equipment, counters, lobby areas, and restrooms
• Ensure all Opening/Closing tasks are complete
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to listen and follow directions.
• Ability to follow safety rules and guidelines
• Organized with attention to detail.
• Ability to follow all safe food handling procedures and sanitation practices.

Education and Experience:

• Must have the ability to obtain a (BIA) food handlers’ card and provide a receipt within the first 2 weeks of employment for reimbursement by the Company

Physical Requirements:

• Must be available to work variable shifts: early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be able to lift- up to 50 pounds at times.
• Must be able to stand for prolonged periods of time, crouch and bend throughout shift with little to no difficulties for 8.5 hours a day.