Barista/Sales Associate

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

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
- Conflict resolution and problem-solving

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!