Lead Barista

Overview

Café Leon Dore is looking for a skilled Lead Barista to join the team in Los Angeles. As a lead barista you get to mentor, train, and inspire the rest of the team as well as work closely with the Cafe Manager to deliver great tasting coffee and guest experience.

• Dial in our espresso machine and grinder daily in order to meet brand standards and deliver a high-quality product
• Lead trainings for new and existing baristas to meet brand standards
• Communicate stock pars to cafe manager
• Showcase an excellent understanding of the menu, delivering food and beverages as per brand expectations
• Maintain all café standards from opening to closing whilst adhering to relevant health and safety standards
• Perform opening procedures as instructed, brewing coffee and tea, dusting and cleaning all display cases and ensuring storefront is up to standard
• Complete and send daily opening and closing recaps to executives
• Greet customers with a genuine and warm welcome
• Offer answers to questions and concerns with patience, confidence and professionalism
• Maintain professional image while on duty with proper grooming, hygiene and prescribed uniform
• Influence a fun and positive atmosphere by being approachable and professional

• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Barista or the ability to demonstrate exceptional knowledge in the field
• Keen attention to detail
• Ability to pour latte art
• Passion in teaching
• Demonstrate a passion for exceptional customer service and experience
• Computer and till system literate
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with ability to multi-task in a busy environment
• Flexible working hours

Salary Range: $24.00 - $26.00 per hour

Aimé Leon Dore is from Queens, NY. With a strong focus on simple yet powerful design, we are driven to create timeless work by portraying an aesthetic that is uniquely our own.