Lead Barista
$41,600–$41,600 year
On-siteHonolulu, Hawaii, United States
Job Summary
Oversee daily operations of the Honolulu Museum of Art Coffee Bar, ensuring consistent service, product quality, and efficiency while leading the barista team in delivering exceptional coffee, beverages, and guest service. Prepare and serve high-quality items, delegate production and cleaning tasks, and maintain inventory levels. Lead staff training on coffee preparation, equipment use, and service standards; assist with beverage development and seasonal specials. Complete daily sales reporting, cash deposits, and tip pool calculations. Support staffing needs, special events, and exhibition openings as required. Work Wednesday through Sunday from 9:00am to 6:00pm, scheduled for 30-35 hours per week.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum 2 years of prior experience as a barista in a cafe or restaurant
- Knowledge of coffee brewing methods, extraction fundamentals, milk science, and bar efficiency
- Ability to prepare and develop beverage specials and maintain consistent recipe execution
- Excellent customer service and communication skills, with the ability to remain calm and professional under pressure
- Experience using a restaurant point-of-sale (POS) system
- Ability to obtain and maintain a current Blue Card from the Honolulu Liquor Commission and an ANSI-accredited Food Handler Safety certificate
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, reliability, and follow-through
- Ability to lead, train, and support a diverse team
- Ability to work effectively with a diverse community of visitors, artists, volunteers, and employees
- Basic math skills, including whole numbers, fractions, and decimals
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
- Demonstrated honesty, integrity, enthusiasm, and strong work ethic
- Honesty, integrity, enthusiasm, perspective, and a strong work ethic supported by commitment and follow-through
- Ability to work within and support a diverse community of visitors, artists, and employees
- Ability to build, lead, and develop a driven, diverse team of employees and volunteers
- Must be able to stand and walk for up to 10 hours (with a break)
- Must be able to bend, stoop, and kneel
- Must be able to use fingers, hands, and arms to hold utensils, plates, glasses, and cups
- Must be able to lift, hold and carry up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds
- Must be able to reach outward and overhead
- Must be able to hear and understand normal conversation
- Must be able to speak clearly and audibly
- Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment
- Must be able to work in open air in all types of weather including heat, sun, wind, light rain and chill
Desired Qualifications
- 1–2 years of supervisory or leadership experience in a café or restaurant
- Associate degree or higher in hospitality management or a related field
- Basic to intermediate knowledge of wine, beer, and responsible alcohol service
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