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Lead Barista
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OddBird Cafe
Akron, PA (In Person)
$44,720 Salary, Full-Time
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Qualifications Job Overview Join our vibrant café team as a passionate and energetic Lead Barista! In this dynamic role, you will lead a team of OddBird Cafe Barista's to create memorable experiences for every guest through exceptional customer service and expertly crafted beverages. Your enthusiasm and attention to detail will help foster a welcoming atmosphere where team members love to work and customers feel valued and eager to return. Duties Prepare espresso beverages, coffee, and café drinks according to OddBird Café standards Train, coach, and support baristas during service periods Maintain consistency in beverage quality, presentation, and speed of service Support daily bar operations and Front of House workflow Maintain a clean, organized, and service-ready bar environment Assist with inventory counts, ordering, and beverage organization Perform basic espresso machine calibration and troubleshooting Support seasonal beverage rollouts and beverage program initiatives Foster a positive, collaborative, and hospitality-focused team culture Help educate guests on how to experience OddBird Café (including drinks, food pairings, and seasonal offerings) Support restocking, prep, and overall bar organization Follow daily opening, closing, and operational procedures Foster a positive, collaborative, and hospitality-focused team environment Qualifications 2+ years of barista experience in a quality-focused café preferred Experience training or mentoring team members preferred Strong espresso preparation and beverage workflow knowledge Excellent communication, organization, and multitasking skills Ability to remain calm and professional during high-volume service periods Reliable transportation and consistent attendance required Ability to work flexible schedules, including mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and peak business periods as needed Comfortable working around espresso equipment, hot liquids, and café equipment Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and perform physical tasks involved in food preparation and serving Ability to lift up to 40 lbs occasionally The ideal OddBird Lead Barista is someone who takes pride in both coffee quality and hospitality leadership. They are dependable, detail-oriented, calm under pressure, and excited to help create a welcoming and consistant cafe experience. To read about the OddBird journey visit: www.eatatoddbird.com or Instagram @eatatoddbird