Lead Barista & Trainer — Elevate Coffee & Service

Aramark; New York (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Barista Lead to deliver timely service of coffees and beverages, train baristas, and maintain a clean, welcoming cafe environment. The role includes processing transactions on the register, following brand recipes, and ensuring food safety while upholding Aramark standards across store operations.

Ideal candidates will have prior barista experience, basic math, supervisory potential, and the ability to work independently with limited supervision, including

Qualifications

• Experience as a successful barista is required
• Requires basic math & counting skills
• Experience in a supervisory or related role is preferred
• Must be able to work independently with limited supervision
• Must follow required dress code
• Able to read and communicate in English and 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 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

Supervisory experience

Basic math

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Barista Lead to deliver timely service of coffees and beverages, train baristas, and maintain a clean, welcoming cafe environment. The role includes processing transactions on the register, following brand recipes, and ensuring food safety while upholding Aramark standards across store operations.

Ideal candidates will have prior barista experience, basic math, supervisory potential, and the ability to work independently with limited supervision, including