Lead Barista – Elevate Customer Coffee Experience

Kroger Family of Companies; Salina (KS); On-site; USD 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Kroger Family of Companies is hiring for a barista role in our store, focusing on providing prompt, friendly service and high-quality coffee beverages. You will assist customers, prepare espresso drinks, maintain a clean beverage area, and ensure adherence to all store policies and programs.

The position requires weekend and holiday availability, barista certification, and strong communication skills. You will work as part of a busy team to deliver a great coffee experience for every customer.

Qualifications

• Weekend and holiday availability required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to stay calm and professional under pressure.
• Barista training and certification required.

Responsibilities

• 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

Written communication

Verbal communication

Calm under pressure

Barista certification

Job description

Kroger Family of Companies is hiring for a barista role in our store, focusing on providing prompt, friendly service and high-quality coffee beverages. You will assist customers, prepare espresso drinks, maintain a clean beverage area, and ensure adherence to all store policies and programs.

The position requires weekend and holiday availability, barista certification, and strong communication skills. You will work as part of a busy team to deliver a great coffee experience for every customer.