Lead Barista

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Date Posted: 09/06/2016
Type/Department:Casual in Hampshire Food
Search Status:Search Suspended
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Hampshire College is accepting applications for a lead barista to join the team in our Kern Kafe.

The lead barista is responsible for assisting the general manager in maintaining a positive environment, which provides fast, efficient, and friendly service ensuring a total quality experience for both our customers and team members. The lead barista assists in training, customer service, product knowledge and education, encouraging safe work practices, and a demonstrated commitment to our guiding principles and house rules. This position directly supervises the barista positions and acts as the manager on duty in the absence of the general manager.

High school diploma or equivalent is required with a minimum of one year of retail or six months of specialty coffee experience; team leadership experience preferred. The ideal candidate will have basic computer skills; be well-organized, detail-oriented and able to multi-task; and possess excellent verbal and written English communication skills. This position will require frequent standing, use of hands and arms, and regularly required to handle food, hot beverages, and work with sharp objects. A commitment to working with people from diverse backgrounds is essential.

This non-benefited position requires ability to work weekends, evenings and special events as needed with Tuesday and Thursday evening availability is a plus. Please submit your cover letter, resume and names/phone numbers of three professional references via our website at https://jobs.hampshire.edu/

Hampshire College is an equal opportunity institution, committed to diversity and inclusion in education and employment.