Café Com Leite is a multicultural, community-centered café rooted in hospitality, excellence, and connection. We are looking for a Lead Barista who leads by example, thrives behind the bar, and supports both people and operations.
This role is ideal for someone who loves coffee, enjoys leading a diverse team, and is comfortable balancing floor leadership, systems, and creativity.
Core Responsibilities
- Act as Lead Barista during shifts: bar flow, drink quality, speed, and consistency
- Oversee daily café operations including opening/closing procedures
- Lead, train, coach, and support a multicultural team
- Create and manage staff schedules while maintaining labor goals
- Ensure excellent guest experience and handle issues with care and professionalism
- Use Toast POS for orders, reporting, menus, and basic troubleshooting
- Assist with inventory, ordering, and vendor communication
- Maintain cleanliness, food safety, and organization standards
- Communicate clearly with ownership and help implement new systems or changes
Social Media & Brand Support
- Capture authentic daily content (drinks, food, team, behind-the-scenes)
- Post and engage on Instagram (stories + occasional feed posts)
- Respond to basic DMs and comments during shifts
- Promote specials, events, and community collaborations
- Help maintain Café Com Leite’s warm, welcoming brand voice
What We’re Looking For
- Café or restaurant leadership experience
- Strong barista skills and confidence working peak rushes
- Experience with Toast POS (required or strong preference)
- Organized, dependable, and solution-oriented
- Comfortable leading a diverse team and serving a diverse community
- Clear communicator with a positive, calm leadership style
- Familiarity with Instagram and content creation (no influencer experience needed)
Schedule & Compensation
- Hourly pay + tips (based on experience)
- Flexible schedule, including weekends
- Growth opportunity within a purpose-driven café
To Apply:
Send a short intro and resume to [email protected]
or DM us on Instagram @thecafecomleite
Pay: $22.15 - $26.68 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Paid training
Work Location: In person
