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