Beverage Manager​/Lead Barista Architecture

Overview

Architecture is an art and design bookshop, archive, and café located at 8010 Melrose Avenue in West Hollywood. We are hiring a Beverage Manager / Lead Barista to lead and run our beverage program. This is a full-time position reporting to the partners.

• Prepare and serve the full beverage menu to a high and consistent standard
• Create a warm, welcoming atmosphere for guests and colleagues, delivering attentive and thoughtful service
• Manage daily operations including opening and closing, prep, inventory, ordering, and equipment maintenance
• Train the beverage team to consistently meet quality, service, and aesthetic standards
• Ensure cleanliness, hygiene, and compliance with health and safety requirements
• Keep partners informed on day-to-day operations, flagging issues and opportunities as they arise
• Contribute to menu development, recipe creation, and documentation as the beverage program evolves
• Support sourcing decisions, supplier relationships, and overall beverage program performance

• 2+ years of experience in specialty coffee preferred
• Genuine care for quality, craft, and attention to detail
• Strong hospitality instincts: friendly, attentive, and welcoming
• Operationally organized and efficient, able to manage priorities during busy periods
• Comfortable working independently while fostering teamwork and community
• Confident training and leading others with patience and clarity
• Curious, adaptable, and eager to learn and grow with the program

Management experience is valued but not required.

Wage Range & Benefits: $24–28 hourly + tips

Benefits include PTO and healthcare benefits.

Please send a brief note about yourself along with your resume to team.