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INTERNAL ONLY Lead Barista

Space Needle
Seattle, WA Intern
POSTED ON 6/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/1/2026
  • INTERNAL ONLY***

Essential Functions

Maintaining regular responsibilities of our barista position with the addition of the following responsibilities:

  • Train all new hires and cross-trained team members.
  • Create and maintain the training plan checklists.
  • Approve the completion of training and readiness of individuals to work independently.
  • Develop, alongside leadership, new promotional offers and rollout of specials in the café.
  • Ensure all team members complete their checklists, cleaning logs, and temp logs; notify leadership when action is needed.
  • Communicate with leadership both guest and team member needs when they arise, such as complaints, HR resources, equipment needs, etc.
  • Ensure the café is efficiently stocked with products; ensure req’s are filled out when needed; outline our minimums for daily operations
  • Assist with the cleaning process of the soft serve machine and ability to perform the task independently when needed.
  • Ensure all team members receive their breaks in compliance of our policies.

Physical Demands: Ability to walk, stand, reach, lift, and engage in repetitive tasks with fine motor agility for entire shift. Ability to lift 50 pounds. Typical shift is approximately 8 hours.

Full Time, Union Represented, Hourly Position

Hourly Rate: $25.01 - $25.01 / hour tips

Benefits Include

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Long Term Disability
  • Pension and self funded 401k plan
  • Paid Holidays ( 5 per year)
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid sick leave
  • Tuition reimbursement of 50%, up to $ 2500 / year
  • 35% discount for many purchases at the Space Needle
  • Charitable Contributions / Matching Gift, up to $200 year
  • $50 / month towards orca card or parking

The Space Needle symbolizes the innovative and forward-thinking spirit of Seattle. Our Team Members reflect our inclusive city, diverse country, and multicultural world. As an equal opportunity employer, we make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, the presence of any sensory, physical, or mental disability, military status, political ideology, genetic information, or any other status protected by local, state, or federal law. All Team Members and potential Team Members who apply for an opening will be considered without regard to these factors. We carefully screen applicants based on qualifications such as their training, education, skills, aptitude, experience, and previous work record.

Salary Description 25.01 - 25.01 per hour

Salary : $50 - $2,500

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