Lead Barista

Lead Barista (Full-time) Lead the coffee program at a growing play café, setting standards, training the team, and overseeing daily bar operations. Help build the espresso program from day one and lead by example. Daytime shifts only, ending by 6 p.m. (no late nights or bar crowds). Own the espresso program: set recipes and dial-in specs, write the drink build guide, and keep quality consistent on Partners Coffee and our La Marzocco Linea Classic Train and support our baristas, starting with pre-opening training and continuing with day-to-day coaching and feedback Lead shifts: assign stations, cover breaks, and handle guest issues calmly before they escalate Manage inventory and ordering for the bar and back of house: set par levels, place orders for coffee, milk, food, and supplies, and track waste Run opening and end-of-day procedures for front and back of house, including POS reports, and cleaning checklists Keep equipment in shape: run the cleaning schedule, handle basic maintenance, and coordinate service calls Serve as person-in-charge for health inspections and keep temperature and sanitation logs current Work with our kids' program team on birthday parties, class rushes, and shared space If required, still pull shots, take orders, and make parents feel genuinely looked after, often while they're holding a toddler 2+ years in specialty coffee, including some experience leading shifts or training others NYC Food Protection certificate (required) Comfort with the operational side: inventory counts, ordering, and end-of-day reporting Patience and warmth. Our guests arrive with kids, strollers, and occasionally a meltdown in progress Calm under pressure, and the ability to give a coworker feedback kindly and clearly Reliability above all. No tolerance for tardiness, or absences without notice Weekend availability. Saturdays and Sundays are our busiest days Shifts: Five to six days a week, 8am to 3pm, depending on the cafés necessities, but Saturday and Sunday is a must. $23–26/hour plus tips Paid sick leave Free food and coffee on shift Free play passes for your own kids Real ownership of the coffee program and a say in how the café runs