Lead Barista / Shift Lead
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Goebbert's Farm
IL
Summary
Lead and support front-of-house café operations, including preparing specialty beverages and managing shift flow. Responsibilities include training team members, handling guest interactions, and ensuring a clean, efficient workspace.
Job Description
Lead Barista / Shift Lead
Red Barn Café at Goebbert’s Farm
We’re looking for an experienced, energetic, and dependable Lead Barista / Shift Lead to help lead the front-of-house experience at our café. This role is perfect for someone who loves coffee, thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys leading a team, and genuinely cares about creating a welcoming guest experience.
This position will work closely with management to support daily café operations, assist with staff leadership, and help ensure every guest receives friendly, efficient service.
What You’ll Do
- Lead and support front-of-house café operations during shifts
- Prepare coffee, espresso drinks, teas, and specialty beverages
- Assist with opening and closing procedures
- Help train, coach, and support team members
- Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient workspace
- Handle guest interactions with professionalism and positivity
- Support food service, order accuracy, and overall café flow
- Jump in wherever needed to keep operations running smoothly
What We’re Looking For
- Previous barista and/or café experience preferred
- Leadership or shift lead experience is a plus
- Strong communication and customer service skills
- Ability to multitask in a busy environment
- Positive attitude with strong attention to detail
- Reliable, self-motivated, and team-oriented
- Comfortable standing for long periods and working in a fast-paced setting
Schedule & Availability
- Immediate start available
- Weekend availability is required (Red Barn Cafe is open Saturday & Sunday only)
- Flexible availability preferred, especially during busy seasonal periods
Why Join Us?
At Red Barn Café, we’re focused on creating an experience that feels warm, welcoming, and memorable for every guest who visits. You’ll be part of a hardworking team inside a fun, fast-paced environment connected to one of the area’s favorite destinations.
If you love coffee, hospitality, and being part of a team-oriented atmosphere, we’d love to hear from you.
