Lead Barista & Café Team Coach

Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Inc.; Elk Grove (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Discount

EAP

Sick Pay

Paid Time Off including paid Maternity

Parental Leave

Company Paid Holidays

401(k) with Company Match

Comprehensive Health Benefits (Medical

Dental

Vision

Healthcare Spending Accounts

Dependent Care Spending Accounts

Disability Benefits

Life Insurance

Transit

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Inc. is seeking a Lead Barista to guide the café team, maintain compelling product displays, and ensure efficient cafe operations. You will lead by example, train staff, and create a welcoming environment for customers and colleagues.

You will master barista operations, merchandising, and safety procedures while supporting the bookfloor team. Expect schedule flexibility and ongoing opportunities for growth within the company.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates reliable, punctual attendance and leadership presence.
• Coaches and supports a café team toward high standards in service and presentation.
• Maintains positive, proactive attitude and motivates others.
• Provides cheerful, helpful customer interactions and guidance to staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach café team to deliver consistent product presentations.
• Maintain bake case displays and café cleanliness with high standards.
• Improve register speed and customer conversations; mentor baristas.
• Receive, unpack deliveries and stock using FIFO practices.
• Support loss prevention and maintain a safe, welcoming bookstore environment.

Skills

Leadership

Attendance

Scheduling

Customer service

Learning

Curiosity

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Loss prevention

Operations

Job description

Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Inc. is seeking a Lead Barista to guide the café team, maintain compelling product displays, and ensure efficient cafe operations. You will lead by example, train staff, and create a welcoming environment for customers and colleagues.

You will master barista operations, merchandising, and safety procedures while supporting the bookfloor team. Expect schedule flexibility and ongoing opportunities for growth within the company.