Lead Barista

Kith Treats; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Kith Treats is seeking a Lead Barista at the Kith Women's Cafe to lead daily coffee bar operations, ensure top quality and guest experience, and train Baristas in recipes and service standards.

You will manage inventory, support POS, and uphold food safety while demonstrating hospitality and teamwork in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Availability to work evenings, weekends, holidays and variable shifts.
• Valid Food Handlers License or ServSafe Certification required.
• 2+ years as a Barista on a manual machine and 2+ years in a high-volume customer-facing role; 1+ years of management; 1+ years processing cash and card transactions via POS.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily coffee bar operations with focus on cleanliness, organization, stocking and service.
• Uphold coffee quality, recipe execution, presentation and consistency.
• Train and support Baristas on recipes, equipment and service standards.
• Educate guests on coffee offerings and drive sales.
• Manage inventory, receiving, storage and FIFO rotation.
• Maintain equipment, cleaning and maintenance; report repairs.
• Support POS operations and full F&B menu knowledge.
• Complete daily prep and operational tasks; assist other stations as needed.
• Uphold food safety, sanitation and company standards.
• Lead by example in hospitality, teamwork and professionalism.
• Communicate needs to MOD and management; perform other duties.

Skills

Barista

Customer service

Leadership

Cash handling

Multitasking

Education

Food Handler Certification (ServSafe)

Job description

Location: Kith Women's Cafe

Status: Full Time

Compensation: $22.00-$25.00/hr + Tip(s)

Position Summary: The F&B Lead Barista is an essential leader in delivering an elevated guest experience. The Lead Barista works closely with the MOD and management team to ensure seamless service and consistent execution. They serve as an expert on all beverage and menu offerings, while leading and supporting Baristas through training, guidance, and hands-on service. The Lead Barista sets the standard for hospitality, product knowledge, quality, and operational excellence.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead daily coffee bar operations, ensuring cleanliness, organization, stocking, and efficient service.
• Uphold coffee quality standards, recipe execution, presentation, and consistency.
• Train and support Baristas on recipes, coffee knowledge, equipment, and service standards.
• Maintain strong knowledge of all coffee and bar offerings and confidently educate guests and drive sales.
• Manage coffee inventory, receiving, storage, and FIFO rotation.
• Maintain equipment, cleaning, and maintenance standards; communicate repair needs to management.
• Support POS operations and maintain knowledge of the full F&B menu.
• Complete daily prep and operational tasks while supporting other stations as needed.
• Uphold all food safety, sanitation, operational, and company standards.
• Lead by example in hospitality, teamwork, and professionalism.
• Communicate operational needs and service concerns to the MOD and management team.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

SPECIAL PROJECTS

• Participate and assist in Physical Inventories as required by the business.
• Assist the Merchandising team during visual initiatives as required by the business.

REQUIREMENTS

• Availability: Open & flexible availability, including but not limited to evenings, overnights, and weekends as well as Holidays. Availability to consistently work weekends, special projects, drops/releases or as the business’ needs require.
• Licenses/Certificates: Valid and current Food Handlers License from the Department of Health or ServSafe Food Handlers Certificate is required.
• Experience: 2+ years in the Food & Beverage industry as a Barista on a manual machine 2+ years in a high-volume customer-facing role 1+ years of management experience in a customer-facing role 1+ years processing cash and card transactions through a POS system.
• Skills/Abilities: Ability to multi-task Efficient communication Ability to lift and move 30lbs. Ability to perform standard tasks that are related to retail operations including but not limited to, bending, twisting, and climbing ladders/step stools. Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time.

WHO YOU ARE

• Strong written and verbal communicator
• Team-Orientated Professional
• Guest/Customer focused
• Organized
• Outgoing and upbeat
• Friendly
• Continuously positive

WHO WE ARE

Established in 2011 in New York City, Kith is a lifestyle brand and specialty retailer that offers seasonal collections of men’s, women’s and children’s apparel, accessories and footwear through a distinct lens of personal storytelling.

Kith embodies a multi-faceted lifestyle, with uncompromising detail to fabrication and design.

Led by Founder, CEO and Creative Director Ronnie Fieg, the brand is known globally for evoking nostalgia from a dynamic point of view, and working closely with a carefully selected set of best-in-class collaborators.

Kith operates 19 standalone boutiques around the world, and 2 shop-in-shops.

Kith Treats, conceived from Fieg’s childhood love for cereal, operates in 18 locations, as well as Sadelle’s at Kith restaurants in Paris, Miami Design District, Toronto and Seoul.

The Kinnect Foundation, a non-profit established and operated by Kith, is a non-profit devoted to creating positive change through education, community and social impact.

Established in 2011 in New York City, Kith is a lifestyle brand and specialty retailer that embodies a multi-faceted lifestyle through a distinct lens of personal storytelling, with uncompromising detail to fabrication and design.

Kith offers in-house apparel, accessories, and footwear collections for men, women, and children, and also has an ice cream parlor in every flagship and full-service restaurants in select locations.

Born and raised in Queens, New York, Kith Founder Ronnie Fieg rose the ranks from 13-year-old stock boy at footwear franchise David Z. to the company’s chief buyer, earning him a profound understanding of the retail landscape and a network of powerful brand relationships.

As the Kith’s CEO and Creative Director, Fieg is known for his ability to create premium products and deliver unparalleled experiences, with a personal philosophy of giving the consumer more than what they pay for.

Under his guidance, the brand has become known globally for evoking nostalgia from a dynamic point of view, and working closely with a carefully selected set of best-in-class collaborators, including Coca-Cola, Nike, BMW, the NFL, Disney, Versace, Giorgio Armani and many others.

In addition to his role at Kith, Fieg also serves as the first-ever Creative Director of the New York Knicks, and the Chairman of the Board of The Kinnect Foundation, Kith’s in-house non-profit, which is devoted to creating positive change through education, community and social impact.

Kith is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

All career opportunities offered by Kith are fully on site, and if contacted, all email communication will come from a kith.com or kithnyc.com email address.