A Bongo World Lead Barista assists the Cafe Manager/General Manager with all aspects of the cafe’s daily operations. The Lead Barista supervises staff and demonstrates expanding the definition of quality with outstanding hospitality skills through the execution of high-quality beverages, guest engagement, excellent product knowledge, and superior barista skills.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and serve a variety of hot and cold beverages, such as coffee, espresso drinks, and teas
- Operate coffee machines and other equipment to brew coffee and prepare other beverages
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the coffee bar and dining area
- Provide friendly and efficient customer service by answering questions and making recommendations
- Follow all food safety procedures when handling food and beverages
- Assist in restocking supplies and monitoring inventory levels. Order coffee related products
-Oversee training programs for Baristas and works with Bongo World’s Barista Training Team to ensure all Baristas remain up to date with training.
-Oversee Drink Program Projects as defined by the Barista Training Team
Qualifications:
- Previous experience in specialty coffee or third wave coffee is required.
- Coffee bar trained, and certified by BJRC’s trainer (We will provide training)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to follow all safe food handling procedures and sanitation practices.
- Good memory to manage multiple orders simultaneously and recall faces, names, and preferences of frequent patrons.
- Ability to serve customers quickly, efficiently, and kindly.
- Ability to be a successful trainer
Pay: Starts at $9.00/hr +tips but a minimum of $15/hr. Most average $18-$20/hr with tips.
If you are passionate about coffee, enjoy interacting with customers, training other employees and thrive in a dynamic setting, we welcome you to apply for the Lead Barista position at Bongo Java.
*We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid training
- Vision insurance
Restaurant type:
Shift:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Morning shift
Weekly day range:
- Every weekend
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Guest services: 1 year (Preferred)
- Barista experience: 1 year (Required)
Shift availability:
Ability to Commute:
- Nashville, TN 37212 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Nashville, TN 37212: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person