Lead Barista & Coffee Experience Leader

Kroger; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Starbucks in El Segundo, CA is seeking a barista to provide customers with prompt, high-quality coffee selections and personal service. You will support merchandising, stock management, and the daily operation of the beverage bar, ensuring cleanliness and professional conduct.

The role requires certified barista training, strong communication skills, and the ability to remain calm under pressure while delivering excellent customer experiences.

Qualifications

• Must have strong written and spoken communication skills.
• Proven customer service experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to stay calm and courteous under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Ensure service standards are met and surpassed by providing customers with prompt, quality coffee selection, purchase and preparation.
• Increase sales through effective marketing and merchandising of products in the Department.
• Assist in supervision and direction of department personnel to ensure quality customer service.
• Delegate job assignments and responsibilities to associates in accordance with duty rosters.
• Order and maintain stock and supplies, monitors conditions and appearance of same throughout the department.
• Monitor code dates and product rotation, removes out of code product.
• Holds personnel in department accountable for their job assignments and responsibilities.
• Writes department schedules, coordinating requests and bids and business needs.
• Assist customers in the selection and purchase of specialty coffee beverages and whole bean sales (as applicable).
• Maintain customer service area and equipment in a clean and appealing manner.
• Demonstrate Customer 1st Behavior when taking care of customer needs.
• Prepare a variety of customer beverage orders such as espresso drinks and Coffee of the Day.
• Must execute and adhere to all Starbucks programs, policies and promotions (i.e. Customer Voice, Siren's Eye, etc.).
• Follow store policies and procedures for operational flow at each station.
• Perform cleaning tasks in accordance with cleaning standards and work as a store team player.
• Present one's self professionally and demonstrate clear communication with all customer and partner interactions.
• Perform equipment maintenance in accordance with preventative maintenance checklist.
• Follow cash handling and register policies.
• Follow inventory stocking and recording guidelines.
• Able to effectively communicate with customers and associates.
• Be prompt, tactful, calm, courteous, and professional in all interactions.
• Adhere to company policies & procedures, particularly in the areas of dress code, grooming, sanitation, and maintenance of a work environment free of unlawful harassment or discrimination.
• Perform any and all duties as assigned.
• Ability to work cooperatively in high paced and sometimes stressful environment.
• Ability to manage conflict in a reasonable, nonconfrontational and cooperative manner.
• Ability to act with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business information.
• Ability to follow directions and seek assistance when necessary to resolve customer and business issues.
• Provide support and assistance through direct interaction with minors, individuals with special needs, and/or older adults.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Education

Barista certification

Job description

Starbucks in El Segundo, CA is seeking a barista to provide customers with prompt, high-quality coffee selections and personal service. You will support merchandising, stock management, and the daily operation of the beverage bar, ensuring cleanliness and professional conduct.

The role requires certified barista training, strong communication skills, and the ability to remain calm under pressure while delivering excellent customer experiences.