Cafe (Barista) Lead

About the Role

We’re looking for a Café Lead to take ownership of the day-to-day café and help shape the next stage of the beverage program at a well-established destination in Port Perry.

This is a hands-on opportunity for a strong barista or café professional who is ready for more ownership without stepping away from the bar. You’ll still be involved in day-to-day service, while also having a say in seasonal drinks, menu development, inventory and how the café operates.

If you enjoy creating great drinks, working with people and finding ways to make a café better, this role gives you the opportunity to put those ideas into action.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the day-to-day café operation and help keep service running smoothly, particularly during busy periods
  
• Prepare and oversee coffee, specialty beverages, smoothies, seasonal drinks and alcoholic beverages
  
• Develop new drinks and seasonal offerings, including recipes and beverage costing
  
• Maintain consistency in beverage quality, presentation and service
  
• Manage café inventory, ordering and deliveries while helping reduce waste and stockouts
  
• Support, train and guide café team members during shifts and help keep the team organized
  
• Handle opening and closing procedures and maintain a clean, organized café
  
• Work with the kitchen team to coordinate food and beverage service
  
• Create a welcoming guest experience and handle questions or concerns professionally
  
• Look for practical ways to improve the café, from new menu ideas to day-to-day processes
  

What We’re Looking For

• 3+ years of experience in a café, coffee shop, restaurant or hospitality environment
  
• Strong barista experience and a genuine interest in coffee and beverages
  
• Ready to take the next step into a lead role, or already have café/team leadership experience
  
• Comfortable creating new drinks and experimenting with flavours and seasonal offerings
  
• Experience with inventory, ordering and/or beverage costing
  
• Comfortable staying organized and composed when the café gets busy
  
• Strong customer service and communication skills
  
• Reliable, hands-on and comfortable taking ownership
  
• Smart Serve and Food Handler certification
  
• Espresso experience is an asset
  

Why This Role?

This is more than a shift supervisor position. You’ll have the opportunity to help build the beverage program, bring new ideas to the menu and have a real influence on how the café develops.

You’ll be part of a destination-style farm market where the café is an important part of the overall guest experience. It’s a collaborative environment where someone who takes initiative can make a noticeable impact.

Weekend and holiday availability is required.

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