Barista and Bartender - Shift Lead

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development

Front of House Shift Lead (Barista & Bartender) Khepri Kitchen | Mount Prospect, IL

Are you passionate about great coffee, craft beverages, and creating exceptional guest experiences?

Khepri Kitchen is a community-centered café and scratch kitchen serving specialty coffee, craft cocktails, local beer, wine, and thoughtfully prepared food. We're looking for a Front of House Shift Lead who enjoys leading by example, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and loves connecting with guests.

Whether you're an experienced bartender interested in learning specialty coffee or a barista ready to expand into craft cocktails, wine, and beer, we'll provide the training you need to succeed.

Position Details

• Full-time, year-round position
• Consistent weekly schedule
• Shifts are either:
  • 10:30 AM – 6:30 PM
  • 1:30 PM – 9:30 PM
• Weekend availability is required
• Flexibility for evenings, holidays, and special events is appreciated

What You'll Do

• Lead front-of-house operations during your shift while creating a welcoming atmosphere
• Prepare espresso beverages, teas, matcha, and seasonal café specialties
• Learn and serve craft cocktails, wine, and local craft beer
• Deliver outstanding hospitality and confidently recommend menu items and beverages
• Open and close the café while maintaining quality, cleanliness, and food safety standards
• Process guest transactions using our POS system and assist with daily cash reconciliation
• Restock products, merchandise retail items, and maintain an organized front-of-house
• Support and mentor fellow team members while working closely with the kitchen to ensure smooth service
• Assist with catering, special events, and community gatherings as needed

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience as a barista, bartender, server, or in hospitality preferred
• Passion for hospitality and delivering memorable guest experiences
• Excited to learn new skills through cross-training
• Strong communication and multitasking abilities
• Reliable, organized, and dependable
• Comfortable standing for extended periods and lifting up to 40 pounds
• Food Handler Certification (or willingness to obtain)
• Illinois BASSET Certification (or willingness to obtain) is a plus

Why Join Khepri Kitchen?

• Stable, full-time employment
• Extensive cross-training in specialty coffee, tea, craft cocktails, wine, and local beer
• Leadership development and advancement opportunities
• Supportive, team-focused work environment
• Employee discounts
• PTO
• Shift meal provided
• Opportunity to be part of a growing, community-driven business that values creativity, hospitality, and continuous learning

If you're looking for more than just another hospitality job and want to build your skills in both specialty coffee and craft beverage service while growing into a leadership role, we'd love to hear from you!