Barista/Sales Associate Lead

Barista Lead — Pillars Café Pillars Café is seeking a motivated and experienced Barista Lead to help oversee daily café operations while creating a welcoming, community-focused environment for guests and church attendees. This role combines hands-on café leadership with excellent hospitality, ensuring high-quality beverages, strong team performance, and smooth day-to-day operations. The Barista Lead plays a key role in supporting staff, maintaining service excellence, and helping the café operate efficiently during regular hours, church services, and special events. Key Responsibilities Supervise daily café operations to ensure efficient workflow and consistent, high-quality beverage service Train and mentor baristas in drink preparation, customer service, and cleanliness standards Oversee opening and closing procedures, including cash handling and inventory checks Foster a welcoming environment while professionally resolving customer concerns Coordinate team schedules and support staffing during services, events, and peak hours Part-Time | 15–25 Hours per Week Qualifications & Experience 1–2 years of barista experience required Previous leadership or supervisory experience, including training team members Strong knowledge of espresso drink preparation and café operations Experience handling cash and operating POS systems Experience with staff scheduling and/or inventory management preferred Valid Food Handler’s Certification (per state/local requirements) Availability for early mornings, weekends, and church services or events Demonstrated reliability and ability to lead in a fast-paced environment Leadership, clear communication, and coaching ability Conflict resolution and problem-solving Customer-focused mindset with a passion for creating a welcoming community environment If you enjoy leading a team, serving people, and helping create a space where community and connection thrive, we’d love to hear from you!