Lead Barista: Elevate Coffee & Guest Experience

KITH; New York (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Kith Women’s Cafe in New York is seeking an experienced F&B Lead Barista to oversee daily coffee bar operations and deliver an elevated guest experience. You’ll train Baristas, manage inventory, and ensure consistency across recipes and service.

As a Lead Barista, you will demonstrate hospitality, hold high standards for product knowledge, and work closely with the MOD and management team to drive sales and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in the Food & Beverage industry as a Barista on a manual machine
• 2+ years in a high-volume customer-facing role
• 1+ years of management experience in a customer-facing role
• 1+ years processing cash and card transactions through a POS system

Responsibilities

• Lead daily coffee bar operations, ensuring cleanliness, organization, stocking, and efficient service.
• Uphold coffee quality standards, recipe execution, presentation, and consistency.
• Train and support Baristas on recipes, coffee knowledge, equipment, and service standards.
• Maintain strong knowledge of all coffee and bar offerings and confidently educate guests and drive sales.
• Manage coffee inventory, receiving, storage, and FIFO rotation.
• Maintain equipment, cleaning, and maintenance standards; communicate repair needs to management.
• Support POS operations and maintain knowledge of the full F&B menu.
• Complete daily prep and operational tasks while supporting other stations as needed.
• Uphold all food safety, sanitation, operational, and company standards.
• Lead by example in hospitality, teamwork, and professionalism.
• Communicate operational needs and service concerns to the MOD and management team.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.
• Participate and assist in Physical Inventories as required by the business.
• Assist the Merchandising team during visual initiatives as required by the business.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Efficient communication

Cash handling

Barista skills

Team player

Stamina

Job description

Kith Women’s Cafe in New York is seeking an experienced F&B Lead Barista to oversee daily coffee bar operations and deliver an elevated guest experience. You’ll train Baristas, manage inventory, and ensure consistency across recipes and service.

As a Lead Barista, you will demonstrate hospitality, hold high standards for product knowledge, and work closely with the MOD and management team to drive sales and operational excellence.