You are here: / Jobs / Barista / Shift Lead Barista 1429 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94612 $18-23/hr plus tips Health Insurance for Full Time Employees **Barista / Shift Lead Barista** We are Awaken Cafe & Roasting in Oakland, CA. We roast, prepare and sell good coffee and best-in-class coffee gear at our Downtown Oakland cafe and through our website. We love coffee and we love being hosts to our community: cultivating a fun, warm and welcoming environment, while emphasizing excellent customer service and high quality in all our product offerings. Were looking for experienced Baristas and experienced Shift Lead Baristas to join our team who:

* Baristas: have 1-3 years of experience on bar

* Shift Lead Baristas: 2-3 years of experience on bar shift leader or other management experience

* love being of service to others

* work quickly and efficiently in a fast paced environment

* love coffee culture and community, and

* want to contribute to making Awaken Cafe & Roasting a highly regarded coffee business and great place to work.

During the pandemic, weve invested in brand updates, interior design upgrades, a brand new custom KB90 espresso machine, upgraded equipment, stream-lined product mix, energy efficiency upgrades, and refining our internal systems.

Were also pleased to now offer employer subsidized health insurance to full time (30 hours) team members.

**Barista & Shift Lead Barista**

**Responsibilities**

* Facility with dialing in espresso to taste

* Demonstrate strong milk texture and latte art skills

* Understanding of a variety of coffee brew methods and recipes

* Demonstrate customer service excellence

* Shift Leader: Provide direction and feedback to teammates during shifts

* Shift Leader: Help train and coach new employees

* Shift Leader: Ensure company policies and health/safety standards are followed

* Shift Leader: Address customer and employee complaints

* Shift Leader: Resolve conflicts between workers

* Shift Leader: Foster and maintain a positive work environment

**Skills**

* Skilled and experienced barista

* Strong communication skills

* Knowledge of the coffee industry

* Commitment to excellent customer service

* Working well within a team

* Shift Leader: Proven experience as a Shift Leader or relevant managerial role

* Shift Leader: Leadership skills and ability to make decisions fast

* Shift Leader: Strong problem-solving aptitude

Current pandemic shift times: 7am 2:30pm, 7 days.

Covid-19 vaccination and booster required.

To apply, please send a cover letter, resume and three professional references to jobs@awakencafe.com. We look forward to hearing form you!