STARBUCKS/LEAD BARISTA

Kroger in; Zionsville (IN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Kroger is seeking a Lead Barista to join their team in Zionsville, Indiana. The role includes ensuring high service standards, supervising staff, and maintaining the coffee area’s quality. Ideal candidates should be trained baristas with strong communication skills and the ability to work under pressure.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

Flexible scheduling

Tuition reimbursement up to $21,000

Associate discounts

Emotional and financial support

Growth opportunities through training

Qualifications

• Willing to work weekends and holidays as needed.
• Dependability and integrity.
• Experience in food handling.

Responsibilities

• Prepare various coffee beverages including espresso drinks.
• Supervise department staff and maintain service quality.
• Ensure cleanliness and organization of the service area.

Skills

Effective communication

Stress management

Customer service

Education

Trained and certified barista

Job description

STARBUCKS/LEAD BARISTA (Finance)

Ensure service standards are met and surpassed by providing customers with prompt, quality coffee selection, purchase, and preparation. Monitor department conditions and follow through to maintain standards. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.

From a small Cincinnati grocery store over a century ago, we've grown into the nation's largest grocer with nearly 2,800 stores across 35 states under 28 different names. As America's grocer, we pride ourselves on bringing diverse teams together with a passion for food and people, united by the purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. We continuously innovate to create memorable experiences for our customers, communities, and colleagues, with food at the core.

Here, people matter. That's why we strive to provide the ingredients you need to succeed at work and in life. We support your growth with value and care. If you're caring, purpose-driven, and eager to learn, your potential is limitless.

Whether seeking a part-time role or a new career path, we have a fresh opportunity for you. Apply today to join our Kroger family!

What you'll receive from us:

The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits to support your well-being, including physical, emotional, financial, and more. We help you thrive with access to:

• Extensive healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans, through company or collective bargaining plans.
• Flexible scheduling for full- and part-time roles with paid time off, including holidays and sick leave, based on eligibility and tenure.
• Emotional and financial support via free counseling and confidential financial tools and coaching.
• Associate discounts on various purchases, including food, travel, and technology.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career through our Continuing Education program.
• Opportunities for growth through industry-leading training and diverse career pathways.

For more details about benefits and eligibility, please visit our Benefits Page.

Minimum Requirements:

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

Desired Qualifications:

• Dependability and integrity reflected in past work records.
• Experience in food handling.
• Supervisory skills.

• Ability to increase sales through effective marketing and merchandising.
• Assist in supervising and directing department staff to ensure quality service.
• Delegate tasks according to duty rosters.
• Order, maintain, and monitor stock and supplies, ensuring proper appearance and condition.
• Monitor product expiration dates and rotate stock accordingly.
• Hold personnel accountable for their responsibilities.
• Prepare department schedules, considering requests and business needs.
• Assist customers with specialty coffee beverages and whole bean sales.
• Maintain a clean and appealing customer service area and equipment.
• Demonstrate Customer 1st behavior in all interactions.
• Prepare various customer beverage orders, including espresso drinks and Coffee of the Day.
• Adhere to all Starbucks programs, policies, and promotions.
• Follow store policies for operational flow at each station.
• Perform cleaning tasks per standards and work collaboratively as a team.
• Present professionally and communicate clearly with customers and partners.
• Maintain equipment and perform preventative maintenance.
• Follow cash handling and inventory procedures.
• Communicate effectively with customers and staff.
• Be prompt, tactful, calm, courteous, and professional at all times.
• Adhere to company policies on dress code, grooming, sanitation, and harassment-free environment.
• Perform any additional duties as assigned.
• Capable of performing essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.