Barista Lead

Austin, TX, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Hourly

Compensation

Hourly

Range $15.00 - $17.00

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Day Shifts

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

tip sharing

Pre-opening training

Partial medical premium coverage

Job Description

Padel39 is a dynamic and community-oriented organization that goes beyond being just a workplace. It fosters an inclusive and supportive environment where every team member is encouraged to thrive and grow. Located in East Austin, Padel39 is known for its innovative approach to hospitality and community-building. With a small but dedicated team, the company values collaboration, creativity, and a relentless commitment to excellence. The culture at Padel39 is centered around mutual respect and a shared passion for delivering outstanding experiences to its members and the wider neighborhood.

East 5th Coffee is one of the standout concepts under Padel39, ... Show More

Job Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
minimum two years in hospitality leadership
experience with coffee shop or cafe environment
strong interpersonal and leadership skills
excellent communication abilities
capability to lead morning shifts consistently
knowledge of espresso and related beverage preparation
commitment to excellent guest service
ability to manage shift operations and documentation
proficiency with technology tools preferred
physical ability to perform opening and closing duties

Job Qualifications

Two or more years in a hospitality leadership role in coffee, cafe, or restaurant
genuine warmth with guests and a strong service instinct
experience in training and developing hourly staff with effective communication skills
working knowledge of espresso-based beverage preparation and cafe operations
reliability and organization for early morning opens five days a week
ability to read the room and adjust service dynamically
familiarity with POS systems and scheduling tools such as Union POS and 7shifts is a plus

Job Duties

On-shift leadership of the East 5th Coffee barista team
training and development of new and existing baristas
shift documentation and communication to management through the 7shifts logbook
labor flow and real-time coverage decisions in coordination with the AGM
beverage quality and consistency across the full East 5th menu including espresso drinks, matcha, tea, and smoothies
ensuring the guest experience from arrival to departure is exceptional
equipment operation and daily maintenance protocol
managing food display, freshness, and presentation for Rockman Bakery wholesale items
ensuring a clean, organized, and inviting physical environment from open to close
completing opening and closing procedures correctly every shift
product monitoring and ordering communication to the AGM
inventory support and invoice recording in MarginEdge
maintaining health, safety, and food handling compliance at all times

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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