Lead Barista

Thuma; New York (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Thuma is seeking a skilled Lead Barista to be the heart of their New York cafe. This role involves overseeing operations, managing inventory, and ensuring quality service in a warm, inviting atmosphere. Candidates should have extensive coffee knowledge, strong leadership abilities, and a customer-first mindset.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

401k with employer contribution

Paid Time Off

12 weeks of paid parental leave

40% employee discount on Thuma products

Complimentary product credit worth up to $2,000

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of coffee brewing techniques and espresso preparation.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to motivate a team.
• Flexibility to work weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily cafe operations including opening and closing procedures.
• Manage cafe inventory and placing orders.
• Mentor baristas by providing guidance and training.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Multitasking

Education

New York Food Safety Manager card

Job description

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This range is provided by Thuma. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$21.00/hr - $25.00/hr

Thuma is looking for a Lead Barista to join our New York team. Reporting to the Store Manager, this position will play a pivotal role in the seamless functioning and overall success of our New York Store.

We are seeking a skilled and passionate Lead Barista to be the heart and soul of our cafe experience. As our Lead Thuma Barista, you'll be an integral part of creating a warm, inviting atmosphere, serving exceptional coffee, and providing top-notch customer service and upholding standards within the cafe team.

Key Responsibilities

• Be an extension of the Thuma retail team and create an environment where people like to spend time
• Manage cafe inventory, assist in placing orders, and monitoring stock levels in collaboration with the Store Manager
• Ensure compliance of local health regulations are closely followed
• Oversee daily cafe operations, including opening and closing procedures
• Mentor baristas by providing guidance and training
• Ensure exceptional coffee quality through proper brewing techniques and recipe adherence
• Create and maintain a positive and collaborative work environment
• Handle customer inquiries, feedback, and resolve issues promptly
• Collaborate with management to optimize cafe efficiency and performance
• Uphold Thuma's commitment to ethical business practices, sustainability and 6-star customer service
• Have great communication between cafe and retail teams to ensure the cafe is covered and all customers are being assisted in a timely manner.
• Develop and implement new coffee offerings and seasonal promotions
  
  
  

What You’ll Need

• Based in New York
• You’re a people person and like interacting with others
• Previous experience as a Lead Barista or similar role in a cafe
• Extensive knowledge of coffee brewing techniques, espresso preparation, and latte art
• Possess a New York Food Safety Manager card or be willing to obtain one
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire a team
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills and a customer-centric approach
• Flexibility to work weekends and holidays as needed
  
  
  

Why Join Us:

Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental + vision coverage options with generous employer contributions *

401k: Participation in our 401k program where we will match up to 6% of your contributions*

Paid Time Off: We believe healthy, happy, relaxed people do better work

Extras: 12 weeks of paid parental leave + company sponsored membership at One Medical *

Employee Discount: We provide an employee discount of 40% off all Thuma products

Room Upgrade: A complimentary product credit when you start, worth up to $2,000

• Eligible employees
  
  
  

Who We Are

Thuma is a modern design company specializing in furniture and home goods. We believe simplicity is the ultimate luxury. That the details matter. And that good design is good hospitality.

We recognize that people come with a wealth of knowledge and are talented beyond the scope of a functional role. If this sounds like you, we encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn’t precisely match our job description. We hire for integrity, initiative, collaborative spirit, open mindedness, and willingness to learn.

Thuma is dedicated to going above and beyond to bring people with diverse perspectives and unique experiences together to do great work. We strive to create a sense of belonging by creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be their authentic self and by treating each and every team member with kindness, equity, and respect, always.

Thuma provides an estimate of the compensation for roles that may be hired as required by state regulations. Compensation may vary based on (a) location, as Thuma factors in specific location when benchmarking compensation for most roles; (b) individual candidate skills and qualifications; and (c) individual candidate experience.

Additionally, Thuma leverages current market data to determine compensation, so posted compensation figures are subject to change as new market data becomes available. The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Thuma reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Retail

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