Barista Manager

Barista Manager — Family-Owned Coffee Shop (Kingston, WA)Full-time · Located steps from the Kingston Ferry Terminal

Aviator Coffee is a family-owned café located right by the Kingston Ferry Terminal—a high-energy, high‑traffic spot where locals and commuters fuel up daily. We roast our own beans in-house, and we’re looking for a Barista Manager who shares our passion for great coffee, great people, and creating a fun, welcoming environment.

If you love specialty coffee, enjoy leading a team, and thrive in a community-focused shop, we’d love to meet you.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and inspire a team of baristas in a positive, fun, family-owned environment
• Maintain high standards for drink quality, customer experience, and café cleanliness
• Train new baristas in espresso technique, customer service, and our roasted-in-house beans
• Manage daily café operations, opening/closing procedures, and shift oversight
• Assist with hiring, scheduling, and team development
• Ensure consistency in drink prep, latte art, speed, and workflow
• Communicate with ownership on inventory, supply ordering, and shop needs
• Help cultivate a warm, welcoming space for our Kingston community and ferry travelers

What We’re Looking For

• Prior experience as a barista lead, shift supervisor, or café manager
• Strong communication and people skills
• Passion for coffee beans, roasting, and specialty drink craft
• Ability to multitask in a high-energy, fast-paced ferry‑front location
• A positive attitude—someone who loves building team culture
• Reliable, punctual, and highly organized

Bonus Points

• Experience with coffee roasting (or interest in learning!)
• Latte art skills
• Familiarity with specialty coffee workflow & dial‑in routines

Why Work With Us

• Family-owned, community-focused café
• Fun, collaborative environment
• Steps from the Kingston Ferry Terminal
• Opportunity to grow with a shop that roasts its own beans
• Learn how to run a small business

Schedule

• Full-time availability (weekends included)
• Opening/closing shifts vary based on ferry schedule

How to Apply

Stop by Aviator Coffee drop off a resume and introduce yourself—we love meeting people in person!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person