Senior Barista & Café Team Lead

Barnes & Noble, Inc.; Wayne (NJ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Discount

EAP

Sick Pay

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Barnes & Noble, Inc. seeks a Senior Barista for our Wayne, NJ bookstore café. You will greet customers, prepare beverages and pastries, and help maintain a welcoming café environment within a busy retail setting.

In this part-time role, you will support teammates, manage cash at the register, and ensure the café remains clean and inviting. Expect varied shifts, with early mornings and weekends common, while delivering a great customer experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service in a fast-paced retail or café environment.
• Ability to operate a POS system and handle cash accurately.
• Strong knowledge of beverage preparation and food safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service and welcome customers warmly.
• Operate the café efficiently, take orders, and process payments quickly.
• Prepare beverages and food items following recipes and standards.
• Keep the café clean, tidy, and well-stocked, including display cases.
• Support store team with flexibility to cover shifts or tasks as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Barista skills

Food safety

Tools

POS system

Job description

Barnes & Noble, Inc. seeks a Senior Barista for our Wayne, NJ bookstore café. You will greet customers, prepare beverages and pastries, and help maintain a welcoming café environment within a busy retail setting.

In this part-time role, you will support teammates, manage cash at the register, and ensure the café remains clean and inviting. Expect varied shifts, with early mornings and weekends common, while delivering a great customer experience.