Experienced Lead Barista for Charlotte, NC

Coffee Republic in Charlotte, NC, the trendiest coffee shop in town is currently seeking a LEAD BARISTA for a part-time position!

We are a growing coffee shop that offers the perfect freshly brewed coffee and great food when you visit Huntersville, Mooresville, Matthews, and Ballantyne North Carolina.

Coffee Republic brings all mouthwatering treats and a wide selection of beverages. We are proud of serving your hometown area, located at the strategic place at the heart of the three most beautiful towns in NC.

The Lead Barista will report to the manager and fulfill all aspects of the coffee bar in accordance with our mission and vision.

The Lead Barista promotes coffee consumption by educating customers; selling coffee, coffee grinding & brewing equipment, coffee/tea accessories & supplies; in addition to preparing and serving a variety of coffee/tea drinks, along with pastries and menu items.

Responsibilities will include:

• Welcomes the customers, and determines their beverage interests and needs
• Educates customers by presenting and explaining the drinks menu; answering questions
• Prepares and sells coffee/tea drinks by following prescribed recipes and preparation techniques for coffee drinks
• Generates revenues by attracting new customers; defining new and expanded services and products- assits with community engagement tasks
• Maintains inventories by replenishing coffee bean supply; stocking coffee brewing equipment; maintaining supplies, pastries, and cookies for the brew bar
• Keeps equipment operational by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs
• Maintains a clean, safe, and healthy work environment by following organization standards and sanitation regulations
• Improves quality results by studying, evaluating, and re-designing processes; implementing changes; maintaining & improving the appearance of the store and brew bar
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading coffee, retail trade, and food service publications; maintaining personal networks
• Enhances coffee shop reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments
• Maintain and assists in creating weekly schedules for baristas
• Assists in training and development of new/existing hires

Qualifications
Our ideal lead barista candidates would be someone with 1+ years of experience in specialty coffee and/or the coffee industry, excellent communication skills, high degree of ethics and obsession with superior customer service, and superior customer service.

NOTE

We need someone who can work PART-TIME 25-35 hours a week

Pay

• Base hourly rates up to $16.00/hour plus cash and pooled tips (average of an additional $5-7/hour!)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid training

Shift:

• 8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• How many hours are you available to work?

Experience:

• Barista: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person