Lead Barista

Areas USA, Inc; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Areas USA, Inc. is seeking a Lead Barista to supervise concessions stands and lead associates in delivering excellent guest service. The role includes shift-based supervision, training, and enforcing standards to ensure clean, safe, and efficient operations.

Responsibilities include inspecting stands, managing inventories, verifying food preparation, and supporting staff during peak business periods, with opportunities to advance within the concessions team.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience in foodservice.
• Cash handling/cashier experience required.
• Supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate activities of concession associates on a per shift basis.
• Train, counsel and enforce work procedures and service standards.
• Inspect all stands and portables for cleanliness and safety.
• Verify stand inventories before and after events.
• Verify food preparation for timeliness and proper quantities.
• Evaluate and document performance of stand attendants.
• Perform opening and closing procedures for assigned area.
• Assist concession associates in serving guests.
• Handle other duties as assigned.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Cash handling

Job description

Overview - $17.00 per hourAs a Lead Barista you will supervise an assigned concessions always stand or multiple stands and lead associates in the delivery of excellent guest service.ResponsibilitiesSupervise and coordinate activities of concession associates on a per shift basis, including training, counseling and enforcing work procedures and service standards.Inspect all stands and portables in the assigned area, ensuring all remain clean, sanitized, and safe.Analyzes and resolves all problems with associates, guests, and the operation with the assistance of management as needed.Verifies stand inventories before and after each event, and as assigned.Verifies food preparation for timeliness, and proper quantities.Evaluates and documents performance of stand attendants.Performs opening and closing procedures for assigned area.Assists concession associates in serving guests as business levels demand.Performs other duties as assigned.QualificationsMinimum of 1 year experience in foodservice position required; previous experience as a stand attendant or stand manager preferred.Previous cash handling/cashier experience required.Previous supervisory experience preferred.Physical RequirementsConstant standing, walking, bending, reaching and repetitive motions.Ability to perform normal lifting of stock up to 50 pounds.Frequently immerse hands in water, soaps and sanitizer.May be exposed to variable temperature.