New high end Santa Monica coffee shop seeks lead barista. Supervisor/management experience required, we are looking for team leaders! This is a new café that aims to be recognized within the coffee community as a role model for other cafes. We want your input and expertise in making this happen and to take pride in the café. Looking for someone interested in a management, leadership role, and most importantly PASSIONATE about coffee. This is a unique opportunity to put your cafe knowledge to use in the building phase of a very exciting project. 

Applicants should have a flexible schedule and be available to work at least 3-5 shifts a week (possibly including weekends), 20-35+ hrs/week.

Barista responsibilities include: 
- Engaging customers and creating an exceptional experience
- Assist in the training and development of employees
- Taking orders and ringing up sales, maintain proper cash handling 
- Preparing and servings coffee and other drinks 
- Preparing and serving simple snacks 
- Developing barista skills and helping train new hires 
- Maintaining the store environment and equipment, keeping café area clean and organized 
- Re-stocking inventory and communicating store needs 
- Ensuring food safety standards are met 
- Recommending product and process improvements 
- Educate customers and staff on types of coffee, teas and espressos carried 
- Inventory management
- Latte Art

Lead Baristas/Shift Managers are also responsible for: 
- Directing and monitoring staff 
- Coaching barista skill development 
- Providing hiring and performance feedback 
- Resolving unmet customer concerns 
- Managing inventory/ordering levels 
- Shift logistics, documentation and communication 

Qualifications
- At least 2 years barista experience w/ high end espresso machines
- California Food Handler's card
- High School diploma or equivalent 
- Previous experience with café pos systems
- Friendly positive attitude
- Major plus if you have competed in Barista competitions


Please send resumes with Subject Line: Lead Barista to applicationtoolofna@gmail.com . Tell us a little about yourself and why you want to be a part of our company. In person interviews will be next week. 

Salary: DOE