Lead Barista - Cafe Manager

Printfresh; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

PTO and paid holidays

401(k) with company match

Employee discount on all Printfresh产品

Job summary

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 are looking for someone eager to take on responsibility, develop leadership skills, and help shape the future of the cafe.

Qualifications

• Strong technical barista skills.
• Experience in a specialty coffee environment.
• Excellent communication and feedback skills.
• Natural attention to detail and proactive problem-solving.
• Interest in cafe management and coaching others.

Responsibilities

• Prepare drinks with care, speed, and consistency.
• Lead opening shifts, including setup, checks, and cafe readiness.
• Train and communicate with team; collaborate on daily ops.
• Coordinate cafe events, staffing, and day-of execution for joyful experiences.

Skills

Strong barista skills

Specialty coffee experience

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Coaching others

Leadership potential

Tools

Espresso equipment mastery

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

• 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