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Position: Lead Barista (Full-time)
Overview: Lead the coffee program at a growing play café, setting standards, training the team, and overseeing daily bar operations. Help build the espresso program from day one and lead by example. Daytime shifts only, ending by 6 p.m. (no late nights or bar crowds).
The job:
– Own the espresso program: set recipes and dial-in specs, write the drink build guide, and keep quality consistent on Partners Coffee and our La Marzocco Linea Classic
– Train and support our baristas, starting with pre-opening training and continuing with day-to-day coaching and feedback
– Lead shifts: assign stations, cover breaks, and handle guest issues calmly before they escalate
– Manage inventory and ordering for the bar and back of house: set par levels, place orders for coffee, milk, food, and supplies, and track waste
– Run opening and end-of-day procedures for front and back of house, including POS reports, and cleaning checklists
– Keep equipment in shape: run the cleaning schedule, handle basic maintenance, and coordinate service calls
– Serve as person-in-charge for health inspections and keep temperature and sanitation logs current
– Work with our kids’ program team on birthday parties, class rushes, and shared space
– If required, still pull shots, take orders, and make parents feel genuinely looked after, often while they’re holding a toddler
What we’re looking for:
– 2+ years in specialty coffee, including some experience leading shifts or training others
– NYC Food Protection certificate (required)
– Comfort with the operational side: inventory counts, ordering, and end-of-day reporting
– Patience and warmth. Our guests arrive with kids, strollers, and occasionally a meltdown in progress
– Calm under pressure, and the ability to give a coworker feedback kindly and clearly
– Reliability above all. No tolerance for tardiness, or absences without notice
– Weekend availability. Saturdays and Sundays are our busiest days
– Shifts: Five to six days a week, 8am to 3pm, depending on the cafés necessities, but Saturday and Sunday is a must.
What you get:
– $23–26/hour plus tips
– paid sick leave
– free food and coffee on shift
– free play passes for your own kids
– real ownership of the coffee program and a say in how the café runs.
JOB ID: 182342
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Nadine Taha