Senior Café Lead & Barista Trainer

Caraluzzi's Markets; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare; medical, and

Dental and vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan with matching

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan assistance

Vacation time off

Paid sick time and paid holidays

Family oriented promote from within

Opportunities for career advancement

Job summary

Caraluzzi's Markets is seeking an experienced Lead Barista to oversee in-store café operations across Bethel, Wilton, Danbury, and Newtown. You will train baristas, manage daily café activities, and ensure high standards for coffee quality, cleanliness, and customer service.

The ideal candidate has strong coffee knowledge, leadership experience, and a customer-first mindset. This role offers challenging, fast-paced work with opportunities for menu innovation and team growth.

Qualifications

• Prior coffee shop and/or barista experience required.
• At least 1 year of supervisory or leadership experience.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Strong knowledge and passion for coffee, specialty beverages, and café service.
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining quality.
• Outgoing, engaging, and customer-oriented personality.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self-starter who is motivated, dependable, and able to take initiative.
• Ability to train, coach, and motivate others.
• Ability to follow established programs and procedures while helping others do the same.
• Must be willing to travel between Caraluzzi's locations in Bethel, Wilton, Danbury, and Newtown as needed.
• Must be available to work weekends, holidays, and flexible hours as needed.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example by providing fast, friendly, and efficient customer service.
• Prepare specialty coffee drinks, beverages, coffee, and tea while maintaining consistent quality standards.
• Train and develop new and existing baristas on drink preparation, recipes, procedures, customer service, and café standards.
• Help oversee the daily operation of the café and provide direction and support to baristas.
• Reinforce and ensure compliance with standard operating procedures, recipes, cleanliness standards, and food safety requirements.
• Motivate and encourage team members to follow established programs, procedures, and company directives.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming café environment.
• Assist with menu and recipe development, including helping bring new ideas from concept through development and implementation.

Skills

Barista experience

Supervisory experience

Coffee knowledge

Communication skills

Teamwork

Train and motivate others

Customer service

Flexible schedule

Location travel

Job description

Caraluzzi's Markets is seeking an experienced Lead Barista to oversee in-store café operations across Bethel, Wilton, Danbury, and Newtown. You will train baristas, manage daily café activities, and ensure high standards for coffee quality, cleanliness, and customer service.

The ideal candidate has strong coffee knowledge, leadership experience, and a customer-first mindset. This role offers challenging, fast-paced work with opportunities for menu innovation and team growth.