Job Description
Job Description
Steelhead Coffee in Long Beach, CA is accepting applications for the leadership-oriented role of Lead Barista. If you're interested in becoming a leader on our team, we'd love to receive your application! Our ideal candidate for this role is someone proactive, self-driven, punctual, and engaged.
Some responsibilities of the Lead Barista role include:
- Act as "Manager on Duty" through holding accountability and leading by example to ensure adherence to Steelhead's standard operation procedures
- Monitor inventory levels, cleanliness, and safety for staff and guests
- Ensure compliance with state and local food handling and safety policies
- Assist with training and ongoing development of Steelhead team members
- Address and resolve customer complaints in a friendly manner
- Participate actively in management meetings
- Take responsibility for the shop and lead by example
Qualifications for this position include:
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
- Knowledge of equipment used in cafes
- Knowledge of specialty coffee such as origins, process methods, brewing methods, tasting methods, current trends, roasters, etc.
- Prior cafe experience is a plus
- 2+ years of experience of leadership and/or management experience is a plus
Requirements of this role include:
- Regular weekend availability is required
- Ability to work 30+ hours as needed and 5 days a week including weekends and holidays, staying beyond scheduled shifts if necessary
- Flexibility to help cover shifts in emergency situations
- Reliable transportation
- A valid CA Food Handler Certificate or Food Safety Manager Certificate at time of hire, or within 2 weeks of hire
This listing is for the role of Lead Barista at our Steelcraft location.
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