Senior Barista & Team Leader

Kroger; Brighton (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Kroger in Brighton, MI is seeking a cafe/barista teammate to ensure prompt, quality coffee preparation and friendly service. You will support department operations and uphold store standards in a fast-paced environment.

Candidates should be a trained and certified barista with strong communication skills and a willingness to work weekends/holidays. You’ll help merchandise, stock, and assist customers with specialty beverages.

Qualifications

• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Able to calmly, courteously, and tactfully handle stressful situations and make a positive impression on associates and customers.
• Must be a trained and certified barista.
• Willing and available to work weekends and holidays as needed

Responsibilities

• Increase sales through effective marketing and merchandising of products in the Department.
• Assist in supervision and direction of department personnel to ensure quality customer service.
• Delegate job assignments and responsibilities to associates in accordance with duty rosters.
• Order and maintain stock and supplies, monitors conditions and appearance of same throughout the department.
• Monitor code dates and product rotation, removes out of code product.
• Holds personnel in department accountable for their job assignments and responsibilities.
• Writes department schedules, coordinating requests and bids and business needs.
• Assist customers in the selection and purchase of specialty coffee beverages and whole bean sales (as applicable).
• Maintain customer service area and equipment in a clean and appealing manner.
• Demonstrate Customer 1st Behavior when taking care of customer needs.
• Prepare a variety of customer beverage orders such as espresso drinks and Coffee of the Day.
• Must execute and adhere to all Starbucks programs, policies and promotions (i.e. Customer Voice, Siren’s Eye, etc.)
• Follow store policies and procedures for operational flow at each station.
• Perform cleaning tasks in accordance with cleaning standards and work as a store team player.
• Present one’s self professionally and demonstrate clear communication with all customer and partner interactions.
• Perform equipment maintenance in accordance with preventative maintenance checklist.
• Follow cash handling and register policies.
• Follow inventory stocking and recording guidelines.
• Able to effectively communicate with customers and associates.
• Be prompt, tactful, calm, courteous, and professional in all interactions.
• Adhere to company policies & procedures, particularly in the areas of dress code, grooming, sanitation, and maintenance of a work environment free of unlawful harassment or discrimination.
• Perform any and all duties as assigned.
• Ability to work cooperatively in high paced and sometimes stressful environment.
• Ability to manage conflict in a reasonable, nonconfrontational and cooperative manner.
• Ability to act with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business information.
• Ability to follow directions and seek assistance when necessary to resolve customer and business issues.
• Provide support and assistance through direct interaction with minors, individuals with special needs, and/or older adults.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

Education

Barista certification

Job description

Kroger in Brighton, MI is seeking a cafe/barista teammate to ensure prompt, quality coffee preparation and friendly service. You will support department operations and uphold store standards in a fast-paced environment.

Candidates should be a trained and certified barista with strong communication skills and a willingness to work weekends/holidays. You’ll help merchandise, stock, and assist customers with specialty beverages.