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Barista Lead - Sleep Walk

Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site

$18/hr–$18/hr

Mid level

Job DetailsJob Location: Chicago, IL 60608Salary Range: $18.00 - $18.00 HourlyBarista Lead - Sleep Walk The role of the Barista Lead is to aid the District Manager in training and developing the barista team, as well as …

Skills: Leadership, Staff Training, Customer Service, Inventory Management, Coffee Knowledge

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Adios Amigos - Prep/Choc Production

New York, New York, United States · On-site

$20/hr–$20/hr

Mid level

Job DetailsJob Location: New York, NY 10003Salary Range: $20.00 - $20.00 HourlyChocolate Production / Prep Cook Assistant - Adios Amigos We are seeking a Prep Cook to process cacao (tempering, molding, and storing chocol…

Skills: Chocolate Production, Tempering, Molding, Inventory Management, Food Preparation

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Barista Lead - Sleep Walk

Dark Matter Coffee

Chicago, Illinois, United States • On-site

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  • $18/hr–$18/hr
  • Other
  • Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Short Term Disability
  • Posted 12d ago
  • Apply by Jul 1
  • ~40 hrs/week

Responsibilities

The Barista Lead supports the District Manager in training the barista team and managing overall store performance. They are responsible for ensuring daily operational expectations are met through excellent customer service and efficient task delegation.

Requirements

Candidates must be able to demonstrate excellence in barista skills and product knowledge to lead by example. The role requires the ability to coach staff, manage inventory, and maintain store safety and cleanliness standards.

Full job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Chicago, IL 60608Salary Range: $18.00 - $18.00 HourlyBarista Lead - Sleep Walk

The role of the Barista Lead is to aid the District Manager in training and developing the barista team, as well as managing store performance, with the long-term goal of gaining the knowledge and skills to be an effective store manager. This position is integral for achieving the store's daily and weekly operational expectations, leading by example through excellent customer service, and delegating/executing all necessary tasks for the store to run efficiently. This form describes the general nature of the position. Job responsibilities can change based on operational needs. The Barista Lead position is full-time (35- 40 hours per week).

Pay Structure

The Barista Lead position is full-time, hourly, and tip-eligible, with a pay rate of $18.00/hr.

After 90 days of employment, employees are eligible for comprehensive health insurance, including medical, dental, vision, accident, critical illness, STD/LTD, and voluntary life insurance. Additionally, we offer 401(k) options to all employees.

Job Responsibilities

Leadership and Training

Set a standard of high performance by demonstrating excellence in customer interaction, barista skills, and product knowledge.
Provide constructive, in-the-moment coaching to staff as it pertains to barista knowledge and skills, customer service, coffee knowledge, and communication.
Complete training and development documentation as delegated by the District Manager, ensuring training milestones are met and documented.
Lead the response in securing coverage for unexpected shift absences.
Full comprehension of resources and proper channels of inter-departmental communication.
Play a key role in building and fostering relationships and partnerships within the local community.
Work with the BOH manager to ensure the barista and kitchen teams meet all operating standards, including cleanliness and task completion.
Assist the District Manager in new hire development. Ensure initial training and onboarding occur properly and that training milestones are met.

Store Operations

Work with the District Manager to set ordering PARs for coffee, food, and supplies; and to manage order placement and receiving with an emphasis on communicating delivery issues and product shortages.
Assist in flawlessly executing all reporting throughout the week.
Utilize waste logs to inform ordering adjustments and minimize waste.
Protect and maintain store assets, cleanliness, safety, and health.
Assist in creating effective merchandising on display shelves and monitor FIFO practices.
Use sound judgment to manage resources, labor, and inventory to positively impact efficiency, goal achievement, and store performance.

Qualifications

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About Dark Matter Coffee

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Industry
Food and Beverage Services
Company size
51-200 employees
Founded
2007
Headquarters
Chicago, IL
LinkedIn followers
1,803

In a world driven by technology and science, we are the gravitational resistance rooted in skill and philosophy. An innovative culinary family fueled by community and passion to deliver the most intellectually honest coffee you will experience. Dark Matter Coffee™ adheres to a philosophy where quality coffees are sourced based on traceability, innovation and social responsibility. Sustainability and fair business practices are very important to us. While aligning with organizations like Fair Trade Alliance, Rainforest Alliance or UTZ, help to ensure fair practices, we have also created direct partnerships with farmers in El Salvador, Guatemala and Mexico. These partnerships have grown to become family, allowing us to directly source our beans from the plant to the cup. This sourcing transparency yields fair business practices and unparalleled quality control, a difference that can be tasted in every cup.

Offices: 738 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60612, US

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About Dark Matter Coffee

LinkedInVisit site

Get Freshly Roasted

Industry
Food and Beverage Services
Company size
51-200 employees
Founded
2007
Headquarters
Chicago, IL
LinkedIn followers
1,803

In a world driven by technology and science, we are the gravitational resistance rooted in skill and philosophy. An innovative culinary family fueled by community and passion to deliver the most intellectually honest coffee you will experience. Dark Matter Coffee™ adheres to a philosophy where quality coffees are sourced based on traceability, innovation and social responsibility. Sustainability and fair business practices are very important to us. While aligning with organizations like Fair Trade Alliance, Rainforest Alliance or UTZ, help to ensure fair practices, we have also created direct partnerships with farmers in El Salvador, Guatemala and Mexico. These partnerships have grown to become family, allowing us to directly source our beans from the plant to the cup. This sourcing transparency yields fair business practices and unparalleled quality control, a difference that can be tasted in every cup.

Offices: 738 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60612, US

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