Lead Barista - Cafe Manager

Printfresh; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

PTO and paid holidays

401(k) with company match

Employee discount on Printfresh proizv

Job summary

Printfresh is seeking a Lead Barista to set the standard for drinks and guest interactions in a lively cafe environment. This hands-on leadership role requires passion for coffee, reliability, and a drive to coach teammates while delivering joyful experiences for guests.

You will lead opening shifts, dial in recipes, train staff, and collaborate with the Experiential Retail Lead to ensure smooth daily operations and memorable activations.

Qualifications

• Strong technical barista skills within all areas of drink preparation.
• Previous experience working in a specialty coffee environment.
• Friendly and composed under pressure.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to deliver advice, information, and effective feedback to individuals and groups.
• A natural attention to detail and ability to anticipate problems before they arise.
• Excited to coach others and grow into a cafe management role.

Responsibilities

• Prepare excellent drinks with care, speed, and attention to detail. Help establish recipes, dial in the coffee each day, and support quality and consistency for all orders.
• Lead opening shifts, including setup, prep, equipment checks, quality control, and make sure the cafe is ready to welcome guests.
• Partner closely with the Experiential Retail Lead, Coffee & Retail Flagship on training, daily operations, inventory, cleanliness, and team communication.
• Take a lead role in café events and activations- coordinating prep, drink menus, staffing, and day-of execution with the Experiential Retail Lead to deliver joyful, memorable experiences for guests.

Skills

Barista skills

Specialty coffee

Communication

Team leadership

Detail orientation

Job description

Printfresh is opening a café and retail experience designed to feel joyful and memorable. The Lead Barista sets the standard and experience for every drink and every guest interaction and helps create a seamless, memorable cafe experience.

This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who is passionate about coffee and thrives in a lively environment. We're looking for someone who is eager to take on responsibility, develop their leadership skills, and help shape the future of the cafe.

Mission

• Prepare excellent drinks with care, speed, and attention to detail. Help establish recipes, dial in the coffee each day, and support quality and consistency for all orders.
• Lead opening shifts, including setup, prep, equipment checks, quality control, and make sure the cafe is ready to welcome guests.
• Partner closely with the Experiential Retail Lead, Coffee & Retail Flagship on training, daily operations, inventory, cleanliness, and team communication.
• Take a lead role in café events and activations- coordinating prep, drink menus, staffing, and day-of execution with the Experiential Retail Lead to deliver joyful, memorable experiences for guests.

Requirements

Skills and Requirements:

• Strong technical barista skills within all areas of drink preparation.
• Previous experience working in a specialty coffee environment.
• Friendly and composed under pressure.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to deliver advice, information, and effective feedback to individuals and groups.
• A natural attention to detail and ability to anticipate problems before they arise.
• Excited to coach others and grow into a cafe management role.

Schedule

• This is a full-time role working five days per week, including at least one weekend day.
• The café opens at 7:00 a.m., so opening shifts will typically begin around 6:45 a.m. Flexibility will also be needed around peak periods, special events, and evolving business needs.

Benefits

What We Offer

• Health and dental insurance
• PTO and paid holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee discount on all Printfresh products

About Our Culture

At Printfresh, we celebrate creativity, sustainability, and a customer-first mindset. Our core values guide everything we do:

• Do the Right Thing
• Just Say It
• Do What It Takes
• Just Off-Center
• Customer-Centric
• Learning Oriented