Barista/Shift Lead

Barista/Shift Lead Lontra Coffee Upland, CA Job Details Full-time $19 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications Food and beverage product quality management Serving Guest relations Customer service Workflow management (operations management method) Shift management Cash register Store opening/closing procedures Coffee experience 1 year Clean workspace maintenance Entry level Food service management

Full Job Description Shift Lead Posting Job Title:

Shift Lead Barista (Specialty Coffee)

Location:

Lontra- Upland Job Type:

Full-time. 40 hours per week. Weekend and holiday availability required.

Compensation:

$19/hr + tips ⸻ About Us Lontra Coffee is a specialty coffee shop that is driven by our mission of connecting through coffee. We care deeply about intentionality, execution, and creating meaningful spaces to share in the joy and love of coffee. We focus on intentional sourcing, excellent hospitality, and creating a welcoming environment for our community. We value hospitality at the same level as technical skill, and we are looking for a reliable and motivated Shift Lead Barista who can confidently run shifts, support the team, and ensure smooth day-to-day operations while ownership is at another location. You will work alongside the Head Barista in managing day to day operations and executing Lontra standards.

Please note:

the training for this position is held in our Downtown Los Angeles location. ⸻ Job Duties Make espresso and matcha based drinks

• Take guest orders and operate register
• Maintain shop cleanliness, and other cleaning duties
• Attend staff meetings Key Responsibilities Dial in espresso and maintain consistency throughout shifts Lead bar flow and maintain efficient workflow during rushes Ensure drinks meet specialty coffee standards for taste and presentation Provide warm, attentive, and knowledgeable customer service Communicate tasting notes and help guide guests through the menu Open and/or close the shop independently Qualifications 1+ year specialty coffee experience required Strong understanding of specialty coffee fundamentals Strong attention to detail and consistency Calm and organized in fast paced environments Natural leadership mindset and team-oriented attitude What We Offer •Opportunity to help shape coffee quality and culture •Collaborative and supportive work environment •Growth opportunities as we expand •Free staff beverages and other merch discounts

Pay:

$19.00 per hour Application Question(s): How many years of specialty coffee experience do you have? The training for this position is held at our Downtown Los Angeles location. Should you be hired, you will be required to travel to DTLA for training. Please confirm that you acknowledge this.

Work Location:

In person