Lead Barista

The Golden Hog; Key Biscayne (FL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Free daily meal during shift

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company 
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Toll reimbursement

Employee discount

Growth opportunities

Job summary

The Golden Hog Market in Florida is seeking a full-time Lead Barista with strong coffee preparation and leadership experience to guide the team, ensure quality, and deliver outstanding service.

You will support Bakery Manager with daily operations, training, and rotating shifts Mon-Sun 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., including weekends. The role offers growth opportunities and a path to advanced responsibilities in a busy cafe environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as Barista/Lead Barista with demonstrated leadership.
• Hands-on espresso machine operation and beverage preparation.
• Ability to support bakery operations and daily tasks.
• Experience training and motivating team while maintaining quality.
• Willingness to assist with bakery production, packaging, restocking, and displays.
• Strong communication and organizational skills for fast-paced settings.
• Availability for full-time rotating shifts Mon-Sun 6:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality coffee, espresso beverages, and teas.
• Deliver excellent customer service and handle peak times.
• Lead and train staff, assign tasks, and maintain standards.
• Ensure beverage quality and cleanliness of stations.
• Open/close procedures and assist with bakery operations as needed.
• Maintain equipment and restocking of products.

Skills

Barista leadership

Espresso preparation

Team training

Customer service

Bakery operations support

Bilingual EN/ES

Job description

Description

Lead Barista Job Description:

We are seeking a full-time Lead Barista with strong coffee preparation experience and proven leadership skills to prepare high-quality coffee, espresso-based beverages, teas, and other café drinks while delivering excellent customer service. This position will support the Bakery Manager in coordinating daily operations, training and guiding team members, maintaining beverage and product quality, and ensuring efficient service.

The Lead Barista will also assist with Bakery production, oven operations, packaging, restocking, product displays, and opening and closing procedures as needed. Schedule includes rotating shifts Monday through Sunday between 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m.

Lead Barista Benefits:

• Weekly pay.
• Free daily meal during your shift.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Toll reimbursement.
• Employee discount.
• Growth opportunities.
• And more.

Lead Barista Qualifications:

• Previous experience as a Barista, Lead Barista, Senior Barista, or Café Supervisor, with demonstrated leadership skills.
• Strong hands-on experience operating professional espresso machines and preparing coffee, cappuccinos, lattes, teas, and other café beverages while maintaining consistent quality standards.
• Ability to support the Bakery Manager with daily operations, team coordination, and task assignments.
• Experience training, guiding, and motivating team members while maintaining quality and customer service standards.
• Willingness to assist with Bakery production, oven operations, packaging, restocking, and product displays.
• Ability to maintain café equipment, beverage stations, and work areas clean, organized, and fully stocked.
• Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills, with the ability to guide team members and maintain efficient service in a fast-paced environment.
• Availability to work full-time rotating shifts Monday-Sunday between 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m., including weekends and holidays as needed.
• Bilingual English and Spanish preferred, but not required.

Lead Barista Key Skills:

• Coffee & Espresso Preparation.
• Team Leadership & Training.
• Customer Service.
• Bakery Operations Support.
• Organization & Attention to Detail.
• Food Safety & Sanitation.

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The Golden Hog Market is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.