Lead Barista - NYC

ogx; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Schedule

Paid Sick Time

Job summary

Original X Productions in New York City seeks a Lead Barista to supervise Café Operations at our flagship location. You will oversee daily activities, train staff, and ensure an exceptional guest experience as the on-duty leader in the café.

The role is part-time with a competitive hourly wage and requires a NYC Food Handler’s Certificate, weekend availability, and the ability to lift up to 25 pounds. Join a team that values safety, excellence, and fun in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• NYC Food Handler’s Certificate required.
• Standing for long periods.
• Able to work a minimum of three shifts including a weekend day.
• Able to move inventory/equipment up to 25 pounds.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to the CaféServices team for the benefit of the company.
• Implement policies and standards for the café and food/beverage department.
• Train and develop a world-class retail café operations team.
• Participate in defining team culture within the café operations.
• Help establish personnel standards for the café and food/beverage department.
• Be part of the Leader on Duty (LOD) rotation.
• Oversee inventory levels and alert management for re-orders.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Leadership

Team training

Guest service

Education

High school diploma (or equivalent)

Some college (preferred)

Job description

Original X Productions are the operators of worldwide location based entertainment experiences including The FRIENDS TM Experience, and Hershey Super Sweet Adventure. We are looking for staff who are passionate, exhibit the core values of excellence, have a commitment to safety, and value fun in everything they do.

Job Summary:

OGX is seeking a Lead Barista to be the front line supervisor for its Café Operations at the NYC Flagship location. The Lead Barista will be responsible for the daily oversight, training, and development of team members, and delivering exceptional Guest Experience. They will be the LOD (Leader on Duty) for the retail café and must display leadership abilities while working as part of a team to yield goal-oriented results.

This part-time position pays $21.00 per hour.

Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership and sound judgment to the CaféServices team to the benefit of the company
• Implement operations policies, processes, procedures, and standards as it relates to the café and overall food/beverage department
• Train and develop a world-class retail café operations team
• Actively participate in defining the team culture and incorporating it into the café operations
• Assist in establishing basic personnel standards for the café and overall food/beverage department
• Be part of the LOD (Leader on Duty) retail café rotation
• Assess the effectiveness of the team, providing feedback to management, and enforcing disciplinary actions as outlined in the employee handbook and training
• Oversee inventory levels; notify upper management of re-order needs to ensure smooth operation
• Additional duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Must possess NYC Food Handler’s Certificate
• Must be able to remain in a standing, stationary position more than 75% of the time
• Must be able to work a minimum of threeshifts, one of which must be a weekend day
• Must be able to frequently move food service inventory and equipment weighing up to 25 pounds
• Must be able to move about inside the retail coffee shop space
• Must be able to work under pressure and in a fast paced environment
• Must be able to work a variable schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays

Your Strengths:

• Proven ability to work effectively as part of a dynamic team
• Extremely organized and detail-oriented
• Ability to multitask effectively
• Maintains composure under pressure and enjoys working in a fluid environment
• Excellent problem solver
• Ability to effectively interface with the public

Your Experience:

• 2+ years of experience in food and beverage service/industry; previous café/barista experience a plus
• High school diploma (or its equivalent), some college is preferred (current students welcome to apply)
• One year of supervisory or management experience

Benefits:

• Flexible Schedule
• Paid Sick Time

Why work at OGX:

For us it’s all about the fans and creating experiences they will love. We create happiness. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage people with disabilities and from other diverse backgrounds to apply.