Lead Barista

Family Fare, LLC; Elkhart, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

SpartanNash’s Elkhart, IN location seeks a Lead Barista to direct and supervise Coffee Shop associates, ensuring friendly, efficient service and achievement of department goals.

You’ll manage inventory, train staff, handle cash/register tasks, assist with product knowledge and suggestive selling, and maintain a clean, well stocked area. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, basic computer skills, and ability to read/interpret documents.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
• Proficient computer skills including email and spreadsheets.
• Ability to read, write, comprehend and interpret documents.
• Accounting/bookkeeping skills and ability to analyze financials.
• Develop and manage budgets; delegate/direct/implement tasks.
• Detail oriented with strong product knowledge and selling skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise Coffee Shop associates to ensure high customer service standards.
• Order and maintain inventory control; verify receivables and freshness.
• Brew, mix, and blend beverages to set standards; handle spoiled items per guidelines.
• Train staff in department activities and suggestive selling techniques.

Skills

Customer service

Suggestive selling

Budgeting

Attention to detail

Communication

Team leadership

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Spreadsheets

Email

Job description

## Lead BaristaApply: Elkhart, Indiana: Full time: Posted Today: R89418As a member of the C&S Wholesale Grocers family of companies, SpartanNash is a food solutions company that delivers the ingredients for a better life. A distributor, wholesaler and retailer with a global supply chain network, SpartanNash distributes grocery and household goods, including fresh produce and the Our Family portfolio of products, to locations in all 50 states.Our braggingly happy team members — ranging from bakery managers to order selectors; from IT developers to vice presidents of finance; from HR Business Partners to export specialists — create braggingly happy customers spanning national accounts, independent and chain grocers, e-commerce retailers, U.S. military commissaries and exchanges, and the Company’s own brick-and-mortar grocery stores, pharmacies and fuel centers.Ready to contribute to the success of our food solutions company? Apply now!**Location:**575 E. Jackson - Elkhart, Indiana 46516**Position Summary:**This role is responsible to efficiently direct and supervise the activities of all Coffee Shop associates to provide a high standard of customer service to all guests and to achieve the sale and profit goals established for the department; to ensure that the work shifts of all department associates contribute to the financial best interest of the store. Complete all other duties as assigned in a timely manner.**Here’s what you’ll do:** * Order and maintain inventory control to ensure freshness, product quality and turnover.* Check and verify receivables for amount, quality, count or weight, condition and store in appropriate areas.* Brew, mix, blend beverages according to set standards.* Handle spoiled/damaged products per established guidelines.* Train others to perform all department activities and functions, including suggestive selling techniques.* Manage the selection, scheduling, and supervision of others to meet or exceed departmental productivity levels.* Have familiarity with all products carried in the department; know differences in price, taste, preparation, use etc.* Prepare food items according to procedures.* Maintain a clean, attractive and well stocked department.* Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.**Here’s what you’ll need:** * High school graduate or equivalent (GED)* Proficient Computer (email, spreadsheets, etc)* Ability to read, write, comprehend, and interpret documents* Accounting/Bookkeeping skills* Interpret/Analyze Financials* Develop/ Manage Budgets* Delegate/Direct/Implement* Suggestive Selling/Knowledge of Products* Detail Oriented**Physical Requirements:**The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. May be required to lift and/or move up to 30 pounds frequently, and up to 50 pounds occasionally. The associate is required to stand and walk for extended periods of time and may bend, stoop, twist and turn frequently. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is subject to a typical retail store environment (varied temperatures) and is exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. Travel requirements vary by assignment.As part of our **People First** culture, SpartanNash is proud to offer a robust and competitive Total Rewards benefits package.SpartanNash is an Equal Opportunity Employer that invests in Associate development, recognizes and celebrates success, fosters two-way communication, and promotes a sense of belonging. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, including those with disabilities and Veterans.We are not able to sponsor work visas for this position.