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Lead Cafe

Books-a-Million, Inc.
Scranton, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 11/20/2025 CLOSED ON 12/28/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Cafe position at Books-a-Million, Inc.?

Job Description

The Café Lead is responsible for ensuring the ongoing success of the café and its operation, including maintaining café conditions and training new baristas.

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Craft Joe Muggs Beverages according to our quality standards and ensure standards stay in place.
  • Ensuring daily use of the Cafe Communication Binder.
  • Maintain Visual Merchandising guidelines for all Café related merchandise.
  • Complete the Weekly Inventory Sheet and submit the final document to your District Manager.
  • Based upon inventory findings, complete the café supply order.
  • Assist Managers with the training and development of baristas
  • Motivate Baristas to Increase Limited Time Offer Goals, DC, Auto Renewals, Comp Sales, MFM, and the Level of Customer Service in the Café and Bookstore.
  • Manage the flow of Preventative Maintenance tasks to be completed throughout the week to ensure completion.
  • Successfully promote all Company initiatives when interacting with customers.
  • Provide the highest level of customer service to each customer.
  • Monitor and maintain Cafe conditions according to company standards, providing a clean workplace which includes dusting, vacuuming, cleaning restrooms, and assisting in the general maintenance of the building.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Core Competencies

  • Communication
  • Action Orientation
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Team Management and Development

Qualifications and Education Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Customer service experience required
  • Knowledgeable about café product and café machines, including, but not limited to blenders, ovens, espresso machines, and cash registers.
  • 18 years of age or older
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Successful completion of all background screenings

Preferred Skills

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to multi-task.
  • Cash handling skills.

Physical and Environmental Requirements

  • Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods of time
  • Must be able to use hands/arms to operate a keyboard and telephone for repetitive motion activities
  • Must be able to lift or team lift objects up to 50 lbs., with or without assistance
  • Must be able to communicate using speech, sight, and sound with or without an assistive device
  • Must be able to stand, walk, climb, bend, stoop, or crouch while performing daily activities of the job

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