Lead Barista

Bighornlaw; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant hotel team as a Lead Barista/Café Attendant, where your passion for hospitality and leadership will shine. This role is perfect for a proactive individual eager to create memorable experiences for guests while managing café and buffet operations. You will lead a team, ensure high standards of cleanliness, and creatively design menus that delight. If you thrive in fast-paced environments and have a flair for service, this is the opportunity to make a significant impact in a bustling setting. Step into a role that combines your love for food and hospitality with your leadership skills, and help us elevate our guest experience to new heights.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years in food service, preferably in a leadership role.
• Strong multitasking, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee buffet setup and breakdown, ensuring quality and presentation.
• Supervise a team of attendants, ensuring efficient service.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Time Management

Creativity in Menu Planning

Customer Service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

POS Systems (Tabit, Toast, Micros)

Job description

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented individual to lead our café and buffet service team at our bustling hotel. As the Lead Barista/Café Attendant, you will be responsible for ensuring smooth operations of both the buffet and café, delivering exceptional guest service, and maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organization. If you are passionate about hospitality, have a creative flair, and thrive in fast-paced environments, this role is for you.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily setup and breakdown of the buffet, ensuring all food and beverages are well-stocked, fresh, and presented according to hotel standards.
• Supervise a team of 6 attendants, assigning tasks and ensuring timely, efficient service for guests.
• Maintain up-to-date inventory for the café, kitchen, and minibar (across 100 rooms), and place weekly orders with various vendors.
• Manage budgetary constraints for café and minibar supplies, ensuring cost-effective solutions without compromising quality.
• Utilize systems like Tabit, Toast, Micros, or similar platforms for efficient management of operations.
• Ensure café and buffet areas, including tables, chairs, and equipment, are sanitized and cleaned according to health and safety standards.
• Refill coffee, beverages, and buffet items proactively to meet guest needs.
• Design creative menus, promotional flyers, and manage social media marketing campaigns for the café.
• Serve guests courteously in the dining area, taking orders and providing attentive service.
• Train and mentor new team members, ensuring proper adherence to service protocols, cleanliness, and customer interaction.
• Handle guest inquiries, concerns, and special requests with professionalism and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in the food service industry, with a leadership or supervisory role preferred.
• Strong communication, organizational, and time-management skills, with an ability to multitask effectively.
• Experience with POS systems like Tabit, Toast, or Micros is essential.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team, ensuring high-quality service and operational excellence.
• Creativity in menu planning and marketing is a plus.
• High school diploma or equivalent GED certification is required.
• Food safety certification (ServSafe or similar) is a plus.

If you’re a service-driven leader with a passion for food and hospitality, apply today and join our vibrant team!