What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Barista position at The Lowline Hotel?
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Description
Job Summary: The Lead Barista is responsible for creating exceptional guest experiences while supporting the daily operation of the coffee shop. The Lead Barista assists with training, coaching, inventory management, and ensuring quality standards are consistently met while fostering a positive and collaborative team environment.
Job Functions & Duties:
- Welcome every guests with genuine hospitality and provide personalized service
- Ensure beverage consistency
- Perform pre and post-shift side work, including stocking the service station, making coffee, etc.
- Maintain clean and organized work areas to maximize efficiency; set up the bar and back bar according to established procedures
- Prepare beverages requested by customers or servers according to standard operating procedures (e.g., proper proportions and ingredients to control costs and provide a consistent product to guests)
- Train and mentor new baristas or recipes, equipment operation, service standards, food safety and cleanliness
- Assist with inventory counts, ordering, stocking, and receiving deliveries
- Review labor standards and schedule according to those standards and business levels
- All other duties as assigned by hotel leadership
Requirements
Experience & Education:
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Minimum of 1 year experience as a barista or working in a coffee shop
- Previous hotel maintenance or security experience preferred
Source: Hospitality Online