Lead Barista

Thuma is looking for a Lead Barista to join our new West Hollywood team and help lead our new store opening. We are seeking a skilled and passionate Lead Barista to be the heart and soul of our cafe experience.

Requirements

• Manage cafe inventory and ordering in collaboration with the Store Manager
• Ensure compliance of local health regulations are closely followed
• Oversee daily cafe operations, including opening and closing procedures
• Lead and mentor baristas, providing guidance and training
• Ensure exceptional coffee quality through proper brewing techniques and recipe adherence
• Create and maintain a positive and collaborative work environment
• Manage inventory, assist in placing orders, and monitoring stock levels
• Handle customer inquiries, feedback, and resolve issues promptly
• Collaborate with management to optimize cafe efficiency and performance
• Uphold Thuma's commitment to ethical business practices, sustainability and 6-star customer service
• Have great communication between cafe and retail teams to ensure the cafe is covered and all customers are being assisted in a timely manner
• Develop and implement new coffee offerings and seasonal promotions

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental + vision coverage options with generous employer contributions
• 401k: Participation in our 401k program where we will match up to 6% of your contributions
• Paid Time Off: We believe healthy, happy, relaxed people do better work
• Extras: 12 weeks of paid parental leave + company sponsored membership at One Medical
• Employee Discount: We provide an employee discount of 40% off all Thuma products
• Room Upgrade: A complimentary product credit when you start, worth up to $2,000