Lead Barista: Team Mentor & Guest Experience

Avion Hospitality; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Avion Hospitality in Charleston, SC is seeking a Lead Barista to create exceptional guest experiences while supporting the daily operation of the coffee shop. This role includes coaching, training, inventory management, and maintaining quality standards within a positive, collaborative team.

The Lead Barista will oversee beverage preparation, ensure consistency, perform pre/post-shift tasks, assist with scheduling and receiving deliveries, and uphold safety and cleanliness standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 1 year experience as a barista or working in a coffee shop.
• Previous hotel maintenance or security experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Welcome every guest with hospitality and provide personalized service.
• Ensure beverage consistency.
• Perform pre and post-shift side work: stocking, making coffee, etc.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas; set up bar and back bar per procedures.
• Prepare beverages as requested according to SOPs for consistent products.
• Train and mentor new baristas on recipes, equipment, service standards, food safety and cleanliness.
• Assist with inventory counts, ordering, stocking and receiving deliveries.
• Review labor standards and schedule according to standards and business levels.
• All other duties as assigned by hotel leadership.

Skills

Training & coaching

Inventory management

Quality standards

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Avion Hospitality in Charleston, SC is seeking a Lead Barista to create exceptional guest experiences while supporting the daily operation of the coffee shop. This role includes coaching, training, inventory management, and maintaining quality standards within a positive, collaborative team.

The Lead Barista will oversee beverage preparation, ensure consistency, perform pre/post-shift tasks, assist with scheduling and receiving deliveries, and uphold safety and cleanliness standards.