Lead Barista – QSR Operations & Guest Experience

Eataly; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401K with match

Free family meal daily

Discounts at Eataly

Job summary

Eataly in Los Angeles is seeking a Barista Quick Service Restaurants Lead to supervise the day-to-day operations of the QSR counters. You will report to the QSR GM/AGMs and oversee QSR Sales Associates and Baristas to maintain high hospitality standards.

Responsibilities include leading on the floor, training team members, managing supplies, monitoring inventory, handling transactions, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma; 2+ years lead or supervisory experience in food service.
• Knowledge of steps of service and coffee production.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise QSR counters; interact with guests, team, and vendors.
• Train, motivate, and mentor team members; organize shifts.
• Purchase supplies, beverages, and equipment as directed; monitor inventory.
• Manage transactions with accurate accounting; document shift notes and assist scheduling.
• Ensure compliance with quality, health, safety, and sanitation standards.
• Investigate and resolve guest incidents; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Lead experience

Money handling

Steps of service

Communication

Problem solving

Coffee knowledge

Italian cuisine knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Post-secondary degree preferred

Job description

Barista Quick Service Restaurants (QSR) Lead

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Company Description

Eataly is the world’s largest artisanal Italian food and beverage marketplace! Eataly is not a chain; each Eataly is different, with its own character and own theme – but all with the same aim… for our guests to:

• SHOP a selection of high-quality Italian, local and homemade products
• LEARN through our classes and our team’s product knowledge

Job Description

Eataly’s bustling marketplaces contain a variety of quick service counters featuring coffee and drinks, pastries and gelato, pizza and focaccia, paninis and grab-and-go meal options. The Quick Service Restaurants (QSR) Lead assists with supervising and running the day-to-day operations of the QSR counters. Reports to the QSR General Manager and the QSR Assistant General Managers; supervises QSR Sales Associates and Baristas.

• Maintains a steady leadership presence on the floor, interacting with guests, team members and vendors to ensure Eataly’s operations are running smoothly and high hospitality standards are met
• Trains, motivates, mentors and organizes team members
• Purchases supplies, beverages and equipment per the direction of the QSR General Manager
• Monitors inventory, checks orders and distributes supplies as needed throughout the department
• Manages transactions and ensures accurate accounting
• Records shift notes and assists with administrative duties such as scheduling when needed
• Ensures department complies with all quality, health, safety and sanitation standards
• Documents, investigates and resolves guest incidents
• Performs other duties as required or assigned

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent; post-secondary degree preferred
• 2+ years of lead or supervisory experience in food service
• Math skills and ability to handle money accurately
• Strong knowledge of steps of service
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of coffee and coffee production
• Knowledge of Italian cuisine and beverage preferred

Job Requirements

• Availability to work onsite with a flexible schedule often including evenings, weekends and holidays
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to exert well-paced mobility for up to 8 hours, including standing, walking, bending and squatting
• Ability to operate equipment such as manual espresso machine, drink blender, juicer and cash register
• Paid Time Off
• 401K with match
• Free family meal daily
• Discounts at Eataly
• and more!

Compensation: Pay range is set at $21 an hour plus tips

Eataly is an equal employment opportunity employer. It is the Company’s policy to not unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability or any other characteristic made unlawful to consider by applicable federal, state, or local laws.Eataly also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.It is also Eataly’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding consideration of unemployment status, salary history, credit/bankruptcy history and criminal background/conviction history in making hiring decisions. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation.