Lead Barista

Boyne Resorts; Snoqualmie, Northern (WA, KY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) discretionary match

Ally Health benefit

Sick time accrual

Job summary

Boyne Resorts seeks a Lead Barista for The Summit at Snoqualmie to blend hands-on coffee craftsmanship with team leadership. You will mentor baristas, ensure beverage quality, and oversee peak-period service under the Food + Beverage Manager.

Requires at least one year of barista experience and Washington Food Worker Card. The role is based at Seattle's home mountain with year-round activities, training opportunities, and a fast-paced cafe environment that emphasizes guest service and

Qualifications

• Strong communication and leadership skills (verbal and written).
• Diplomatic problem-solving with team members and guests.
• Ability to multitask and manage leadership responsibilities under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Guide the team in following procedures, maintaining equipment, and workspace standards.
• Mentor team members in quality, food safety, and sanitation practices.
• Lead during high-volume periods with composure and efficiency.
• Engage in daily coffee service operations and lead by example.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Multitasking

Problem-solving

Job description

Overview

The Lead Barista combines hands-on coffee craftsmanship with team leadership, mentoring baristas while maintaining operational excellence across the coffee program. This role reports to the Food + Beverage Manager and requires at least one year of barista experience. Success in this role looks like a well-trained team, consistent beverage quality, and smooth peak-period service.

Come work and play at Seattle's home mountain, the Summit at Snoqualmie. Located an hour from Seattle, at the junction where the Pacific Crest Trail crosses Interstate 90. With summer activities ramping up with spectacular Mountain Biking trails and Scenic Lift Rides, there is a lot to do all year long.

Responsibilities

Excellence in Execution

• Guide the team in following established procedures and maintaining equipment, tools, and workspace standards.
• Accurately document required records per Boyne and Health Department standards.
• Proactively monitor and report equipment conditions.
• Optimize inventory management through strategic planning, counting, organization, and stocking.

Develop Great People

• Monitor team productivity and implement training programs with ongoing coaching.
• Conduct evaluations and observations that identify growth opportunities and recognize achievements.
• Mentor team members in quality standards, food safety protocols, and sanitation best practices.

Attitude is Everything

• Direct and motivate the team through high-volume periods with composure and efficiency.

Serve First

• Lead by example through active participation in daily coffee service operations.

Qualifications

Required

• Strong communication and leadership skills, verbal and written.
• Diplomatic problem-solving skills with team members and guests.
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple leadership responsibilities under pressure.
• Obtain and maintain a Washington State Food Worker Card.

Preferred

• Multilingual capabilities.

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Join our team and enjoy The Summit Experience!

Wage and Benefit Info:

The wage for this positions is: $24.00 - $25.50/hr + Tips

This is a non-benefited role.

All individuals may contribute to the 401(k). An employee must work 1,000 hours in a calendar year to qualify for the discretionary match (there is a 2 year vesting cliff).

All individuals accrue sick time at 1 hour per 40 hours worked to a maximum of 64 hours per year.

All Team Members may participate in our Ally Heath benefit. It gives fast and easy access to Telemedicine and Mental Health appointments. It covers all family members and there are no copays or deductibles. It is a $4 deduction each week.

It is the policy of Boyne Resorts to recruit, hire and promote in all job classifications and shall not discriminate with regard to race, color, national origin, religion, ancestry, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other non-merit factor. Boyne Resorts is committed to valuing individual diversity in the workplace by reaching beyond stereotypical views and using the strengths and different perspectives and unique backgrounds that each person offers. Even more importantly, Boyne Resorts embraces and derives value from the diverse views that each individual brings.