Lead Barista: Train, Shine, and Serve

Aramark; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 23,866 - 33,992; Full time

Job summary

Aramark in Chicago is seeking a Barista Lead to craft a memorable customer experience with timely service, quality beverages, and a clean, welcoming location. You will train Baristas, process POS transactions, follow recipes per specifications, and maintain the coffee bar while ensuring food safety.

Join a team focused on exceptional customer service. The role involves supervising staff, operating a cash register, and complying with health and safety policies, with opportunities for growth in a

Qualifications

• Experience as a successful barista required
• Requires previous cash handling experience
• Requires basic math & counting skills
• Experience in a supervisory or related role preferred
• Must be able to work independently with limited supervision
• Must follow required dress code as assigned
• Able to read and communicate in English and able to follow recipes
• Complete Food Handling Certification as required

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist customers while anticipating their needs
• Prepare and serve coffees, teas, specialty beverages per brand standards
• Prepares and serve food items in line with location standards
• Train and guide staff members in coffee and food preparation, customer service, cash handling, product knowledge and other processes and procedures
• May schedule and delegate work assignments to team and coordinate the completion of tasks for the location
• Accurately operate a register/POS and handle cash and credit card transactions.
• Count, organize and balance cash drawer, fill out the cashier slip and make deposits
• Adheres to Aramark?s cash handling policies and procedures
• Set up and breakdown coffee bar, stations or store including cleaning and sanitizing
• Maintain clean and sanitary work area
• Stock beverage coolers, grab and go items, service ware and condiments
• Follow health, safety, and sanitation guidelines for all products

Skills

Barista experience

Cash handling

Math skills

Supervisory experience

Independent work

Dress code

English proficiency

Food safety

Job description

Aramark in Chicago is seeking a Barista Lead to craft a memorable customer experience with timely service, quality beverages, and a clean, welcoming location. You will train Baristas, process POS transactions, follow recipes per specifications, and maintain the coffee bar while ensuring food safety.

Join a team focused on exceptional customer service. The role involves supervising staff, operating a cash register, and complying with health and safety policies, with opportunities for growth in a