Senior Barista

Job Summary

Bodega Cafe is seeking an experienced, friendly, and dependable Senior Barista to support daily café operations and deliver high-quality coffee and beverage service. The ideal candidate will have strong barista skills, knowledge of espresso and coffee preparation, excellent guest-service abilities, and the ability to support and guide other café team members during busy service periods.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare espresso, brewed coffee, tea, and specialty beverages according to café standards.
• Maintain consistent beverage quality, presentation, recipes, and portion standards.
• Operate and maintain espresso machines, grinders, brewers, and other café equipment.
• Support, train, and coach baristas and other café team members.
• Welcome guests and provide friendly, knowledgeable, and professional service.
• Take food and beverage orders accurately and operate the POS system.
• Process cash, card, and other payment transactions accurately.
• Answer questions about coffee, beverages, menu items, and available options.
• Help coordinate bar workflow and service during busy periods.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked coffee bar.
• Clean and sanitize espresso equipment, grinders, utensils, counters, and workstations.
• Monitor coffee beans, milk, syrups, cups, food items, and other café supplies.
• Communicate inventory needs and equipment concerns to café management.
• Assist with opening, closing, and daily café cleaning procedures.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety procedures.
• Handle guest requests and service concerns in a polite and professional manner.
• Support café promotions, special events, and other activities as needed.
• Perform additional duties assigned by café management.

Requirements

• Previous barista experience is required; senior or lead barista experience is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of espresso preparation and coffee brewing.
• Friendly, professional, and guest-focused attitude.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced café environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to beverage quality.
• Experience using POS systems and handling payments.
• Ability to support, train, and guide other team members.
• Reliable attendance and strong work ethic.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform routine café tasks.
• Flexible availability, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Preferred Skills

• Senior barista, lead barista, or café shift-lead experience.
• Strong espresso preparation and specialty coffee skills.
• Knowledge of coffee beans, grind settings, extraction, and brewing methods.
• Experience training and coaching baristas.
• Strong guest-service and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multitask while maintaining beverage quality and service standards.
• Inventory and café supply-management experience.
• Good organization and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and support café operations with minimal supervision.
• Positive attitude and commitment to teamwork.

Benefits

Benefits may vary based on position, location, employment status, and eligibility. Potential benefits may include:

• Competitive compensation
• Flexible scheduling options
• Barista and coffee training
• Employee discounts may be available
• Supportive and team-oriented work environment
• Professional development opportunities
• Career growth and advancement opportunities

Benefits and eligibility may vary based on position, location, employment status, and applicable company policies.

About the Company

Bodega Cafe is focused on creating a welcoming café environment through quality coffee, carefully prepared beverages, friendly hospitality, and efficient service. The team works together to maintain consistent beverage quality, cleanliness, professionalism, and a positive experience for every guest.

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 36.0 per week

Work Location: In person