Lead Barista - Full Time (The Star)

Ascension Coffee; Frisco (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascension Coffee in Frisco, TX is seeking a Lead Barista to foster a culture of excellence and deliver outstanding coffee experiences. You will master espresso, latte art, and proper brewing techniques while sharing expertise with teammates and guests.

This hourly position emphasizes leadership, hospitality, and continuous learning, with a need for night and weekend availability to keep service levels high across locations.

Qualifications

• Specialty coffee experience is a plus.
• Reliable transportation with the ability to travel between locations.
• Availability for nights and weekends.
• Strong leadership, team-building, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational abilities and resourcefulness.
• Self-motivated with a willingness to take direction.
• Ability to stand for extended periods (~8 hours per shift).

Responsibilities

• Skillfully prepare specialty coffee, tea, and liquor beverages to Ascension standards.
• Deliver exceptional hospitality, ensuring the highest level of guest service.
• Maintain and troubleshoot coffee equipment, resolving basic issues.
• Continuously expand knowledge in specialty coffee, tea, alcohol, and hospitality.
• Receive and apply feedback effectively, demonstrating adaptability.
• Build strong interpersonal connections with team members of all skill levels.
• Communicate clearly and effectively to inspire and align teams.
• Foster an inclusive, high-quality café culture through thoughtful leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Barista skills

Customer service

Communication

Team building

Problem solving

Stamina

Flexibility

Self-motivation

Stand for long hours

Job description

At Ascension Coffee, we are passionate about sourcing and roasting the world's finest coffee with a

focus on supporting women farmers. Our cafés deliver an exceptional culinary and hospitality

experience, featuring fresh, seasonal ingredients and a welcoming atmosphere

About the role

The Lead Barista is a vital member of the café team, responsible for fostering a culture of excellence

while delivering exceptional coffee experiences. They are expected to consistently demonstrate

professional coffee skills including espresso preparation, latte art, and proper brewing techniques.

Lead Baristas uphold Ascension Coffee’s standards by sharing their expertise, educating both team

members and guests, and ensuring consistency and quality in every cup. This is an hourly position.

What you'll do

• Skillfully prepare specialty coffee, tea, and liquor beverages to Ascension standards.
• Deliver exceptional hospitality, ensuring the highest level of guest service.
• Maintain and troubleshoot coffee equipment, resolving basic issues.
• Continuously expand knowledge in specialty coffee, tea, alcohol, and hospitality.
• Receive and apply feedback effectively, demonstrating adaptability.
• Build strong interpersonal connections with team members of all skill levels.
• Communicate clearly and effectively to inspire and align teams.
• Foster an inclusive, high-quality café culture through thoughtful leadership.

Qualifications

• Specialty coffee experience is a plus.
• Reliable transportation with the ability to travel between locations.
• Availability for nights and weekends.
• Strong leadership, team-building, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational abilities and resourcefulness.
• Self-motivated with a willingness to take direction.
• Ability to stand for extended periods (~8 hours per shift).