Lead Barista - Evening shift

Lead Barista - FT

A Barnes & Noble bookstore is a gathering place for readers and the community. As Lead Barista, you are an integral member of the caf team. You are both a trusted expert and hands-on leader, creating a welcoming environment where baristas feel supported, comfortable bringing forward questions or concerns, and they trust that you will address them promptly and effectively.

You'll make a great Lead Barista if you have what we term to be good "behaviors." Expect your colleagues to demonstrate these behaviors and to hold you, and themselves, to high standards, and for your Store Managers to reinforce our expectations.

Maintain reliable and punctual attendance for scheduled shifts, setting the standard for the team and ensuring consistent leadership presence on the floor.

Fill scheduling gaps when you are able, being flexible and responsive to the needs of the store we are open from early mornings to late evenings every day, including weekends and most holidays.

you lead by example with purpose and energy, working hard and reliably while inspiring others to do the same.

consistently going out of your way to help others on the team and setting a positive example.

Are always cheerful with customers, consistently going out of your way to help them.

Act as a resource for baristas and booksellers, addressing and resolving concerns and raising these issues to leadership.

Prioritize resources and barista support appropriately to keep the shift on track.

Above all, show that you enjoy being a barista!

As a Lead Barista you are part of a busy team and will be required to master the operational competencies of a Barnes & Noble barista.

Using mastered skills in drink making, food preparation, and all other tools and processes to model best practices for the caf team and coach others in their effective execution.

Using strong merchandising skills to coach the caf team in creating and maintaining a full and vibrant bake case and adjusting displays while ensuring cleanliness and presentation standards are met.

Guiding baristas in applying and understanding effective visual merchandising skills, to create and maintain counter and floor retail fixtures, keeping the Caf neat and tidy.

Speed of service at the registers, and actively coaching baristas in customer conversations as well as improving register speed and accuracy.

Guiding and supporting baristas in receiving and unpacking deliveries, and the efficient and accurate stocking that follows, ensuring First in First Out (FIFO) practices.

Supporting baristas in keeping the Caf clean and tidy through excellent execution of daily and weekly cleaning tasks.

Actively coaching the team to follow loss prevention procedures, and maintain a safe, secure bookstore by the ability to spot theft and effectively de-escalate challenging situations and problematic behaviors.

All this work requires physical activity which includes prolonged standing, repetitive bending, lifting, and a lot of walking. As you gain experience, you should expect your barista knowledge and skills to develop.

Place food and beverage orders accurately and timely, using tools and resources to ensure the Caf is in-stock at all times.

Complete and submit accurate monthly inventory and waste log timely.

Coach the team in delivering effective food and beverage recommendations to customers.

actively and genuinely sharing this knowledge with customers and colleagues.

Use knowledge of caf training tools and resources, helping baristas to broaden their experience.

Use knowledge about caf safety, hygiene, sanitation guidelines and procedures to maintain all standards appropriately.

As already said, above all we expect you to enjoy being a barista at Barnes & Noble. You will, of course, comply with all company policies and procedures.

Benefits for those who are scheduled to work less than 20 hours per week include Employee Discount, EAP and Sick Pay. For those scheduled to work between 20 and 29.99 benefits include Employee Discount, EAP, Sick Pay and Paid Time Off including paid Maternity and Parental Leave, Company Paid Holidays, Transit and 401(k) with Company Match. For those scheduled to work 30 hours or more benefits include Employee Discount, EAP, Sick Pay and Paid Time Off including paid Maternity and Parental Leave, Company Paid Holidays, 401(k) with Company Match, Comprehensive Health Benefits (Medical, Dental and Vision), Healthcare and Dependent Care Spending Accounts, Healthcare Spending Account, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Transit, and Tuition Reimbursement. As an Affirmative Action Employer, Barnes & Noble hires qualified people to perform the many tasks necessary for the success of our business and is committed to diversity in the workplace. An essential part of this policy is providing equal employment opportunity for all. All employment practices and decisionsincluding those involving application procedures, recruitment or recruitment advertising, hiring, placement, job assignment, transfer, promotion, demotion, training, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, benefits, discipline, leave of absence, layoff, recall, termination and general treatment during employmentwill be conducted without regard to age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, military or veteran status, religion, creed, disability, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition as defined by applicable law, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression (including transgender status), hairstyle, height and/or weight, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, reproductive health decisions, or any other self-identified, perceived or actual characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.

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