Barista

Barista

The Barista is a key operational and service leader responsible for delivering an elevated caf experience for all tenants and guests. This role goes beyond beverage preparation--serving as the primary point of contact for vendor relationships, inventory management, and product innovation. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with strong organizational skills, a hospitality mindset, and the ability to lead by example in both service and execution.

This role is integral to upholding the service standards of the property while ensuring the caf is fully stocked, efficient, and aligned with tenant preferences.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the on-site lead for all caf operations, maintaining a consistent and professional guest experience.
• Manage vendor relationships, including communicating orders, requesting quotes, coordinating deliveries, and addressing issues.
• Identify and source new products aligned with guest preferences, brand standards, and seasonal trends.
• Track inventory levels on a regular basis, take physical counts, and determine quantities needed to maintain proper stock levels.
• Maintain and adjust standing orders as needed based on usage trends, upcoming events, and tenant demand.
• Ensure all supplies (milk, alternative milks, packaged goods, juices, etc.) are available and up to quality standards.
• Uphold all sanitation, food safety, and cleanliness guidelines across the caf space.
• Lead by example in beverage preparation, hospitality, and professionalism.
• Train and support barista team members to align with service expectations.
• Communicate effectively with building management and hospitality leadership to ensure seamless coordination.
• Maintain awareness of tenant traffic patterns, feedback, and service trends.
• Contribute to product decisions and caf enhancements based on feedback and operational observations.

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of barista experience, with at least 1 year in a leadership or independently managed caf role.
• Strong vendor management, communication, and organizational skills.
• Proven ability to track inventory, manage orders, and assess supply needs.
• Entrepreneurial mindset; able to work independently, take initiative, and make informed decisions.
• Professional, polished demeanor with a hospitality-forward approach.
• Ability to multitask, remain calm under pressure, and adapt to changing demands.
• Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs and stand for extended periods.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in product sourcing, including vendor outreach and sample coordination.
• Familiarity with corporate hospitality or commercial property environments.
• Comfort using basic digital tools for inventory tracking, communication, and reporting.
• Interest in coffee trends, sustainable products, or wellness-focused offerings.

Essential Function - Seldom - Occasionally - Frequently

Stationary Position-- Sitting or Standing - X

Active Position-- Walking, jogging, running - X

Use of hands/fingers-- Operate, Use, Inspect, Place, Detect, Position, Prepare, activate - X

Climb/Balance-- Stairs, ladders, ropes, equipment, beams - X

Stoop/kneel/crouch or crawl-- Position self, move - X

Talk/hear-- communicate, detect, converse with, discern, convey, express oneself, exchange information - X

See --Detect, determine, perceive, identify, recognize, judge, observe, inspect, estimate, assess - X

Carry weight, lift-- Move, transport, position, put, install, remove -- 50 lbs or less - X

Carry weight, lift-- Move, transport, position, put, install, remove -- 50 lbs or more - X

Exposure to-- Exposed, work around, chemicals, odors, smells, noise, indoors or outdoors, heat, cool. - X

DISCLAIMER

The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodation will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship. Job descriptions typically change over time as requirements and employee skill levels change. Supervisors may revise and/or add duties to reflect these changes. The Employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

Arch Amenities Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Arch Amenities Group, LLC is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need accommodation at any point during the interview process.