Lead Barista & Café Team Leader

Barnes & Noble, Inc.; Duluth Township (MN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Discount

Sick Pay

Paid Time Off

401(k) with Company Match

Health Benefits

Job summary

BARNES & NOBLE, INC. in Minnesota seeks a Lead Barista to guide the café team, maintain compelling product presentations, and oversee the efficient running of the Café.

You are a trusted expert and hands‑on leader who creates a welcoming environment where baristas feel supported and confident raising questions, knowing they will be addressed promptly. You will train on drink making, food prep, merchandising, FIFO, and loss prevention while coaching others to deliver great service, keep areas

Qualifications

• Lead role guiding the café team and maintaining presentations.
• Proven ability to coach baristas and manage checkout processes.
• Experience with merchandising and loss-prevention practices.

Responsibilities

• Model best practices in drink making and food prep for the team.
• Coach on visual merchandising, cleanliness, and display standards.
• Lead speed and accuracy at the registers and support FIFO stocking.
• Ensure safety, perform daily/weekly cleaning, and protect the store from loss.

Skills

Leadership

Barista skills

Customer service

Merchandising

Coaching

Loss prevention

Safety compliance

Job description

BARNES & NOBLE, INC. in Minnesota seeks a Lead Barista to guide the café team, maintain compelling product presentations, and oversee the efficient running of the Café.

You are a trusted expert and hands‑on leader who creates a welcoming environment where baristas feel supported and confident raising questions, knowing they will be addressed promptly. You will train on drink making, food prep, merchandising, FIFO, and loss prevention while coaching others to deliver great service, keep areas