Lead Barista - Cafe Manager

Job description

Printfresh is opening a café and retail experience designed to feel joyful and memorable. The Lead Barista sets the standard and experience for every drink and every guest interaction and helps create a seamless, memorable cafe experience.

This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who is passionate about coffee and thrives in a lively environment. We’re looking for someone who is eager to take on responsibility, develop their leadership skills, and help shape the future of the cafe.

Mission - Prepare excellent drinks with care, speed, and attention to detail. Help establish recipes, dial in the coffee each day, and support quality and consistency for all orders. - Lead opening shifts, including setup, prep, equipment checks, quality control, and make sure the cafe is ready to welcome guests. - Partner closely with the Experiential Retail Lead, Coffee & Retail Flagship on training, daily operations, inventory, cleanliness, and team communication. - Take a lead role in café events and activations—coordinating prep, drink menus, staffing, and day-of execution with the Experiential Retail Lead to deliver joyful, memorable experiences for guests.

Requirements - Strong technical barista skills within all areas of drink preparation. - Previous experience working in a specialty coffee environment. - Friendly and composed under pressure. - Excellent communication skills, with the ability to deliver advice, information, and effective feedback to individuals and groups. - A natural attention to detail and ability to anticipate problems before they arise. - Excited to coach others and grow into a cafe management role.

Schedule - This is a full-time role working five days per week, including at least one weekend day. - The café opens at 7:00 a.m., so opening shifts will typically begin around 6:45 a.m. Flexibility will also be needed around peak periods, special events, and evolving business needs.

Benefits

What We Offer - Health and dental insurance - PTO and paid holidays - 401(k) with company match - Employee discount on all Printfresh products

About Our Culture

At Printfresh, we celebrate creativity, sustainability, and a customer-first mindset. Our core values guide everything we do: - Do the Right Thing - Just Say It - Do What It Takes - Just Off-Center - Customer-Centric - Learning Oriented