The Coffee Class Urgent Hiring: Immediate Opening for a Highly Skilled Lead Barista
Are you passionate about crafting delicious coffee and leading a fun, enthusiastic team? Do you thrive in a dynamic, guest-focused environment where your skills and energy make a real difference?
Join The Coffee Class, a loving neighborhood coffee shop in Las Vegas known for bold flavors and genuine hospitality. As a Lead Barista, you'll enjoy a positive, growth-focused culture, consistent schedules, and perks like free shift meals, employee discounts, and health benefits. Elevate your barista skills while leading a talented team in a fast-paced, supportive setting.
Lead Barista Responsibilities
- Set a positive, high-energy tone during shifts and keep the team guest-first and focused
- Manage team deployment, breaks, and shift priorities efficiently
- Handle guest recovery with care and escalate issues appropriately
- Onboard and coach baristas, reinforcing recipes, service steps, and upselling techniques
- Provide clear, constructive feedback and recognize excellent performance
- Complete opening/closing tasks and maintain cleanliness and side work standards
- Track inventory levels, assist with ordering, and maintain equipment
- Dial in espresso, calibrate grinders, and ensure consistent drink quality
- Lead by example on the bar, managing flow and pacing during busy times
- Quality check drinks and pastry plating; coach barista techniques including latte art
Qualifications & Skills
- 1-2 years barista experience; prior shift lead experience preferred
- Strong espresso skills: dial-in, calibration, milk texturing, latte art
- Confident communicator with a guest-first, high-energy presence
- Organized, reliable, calm under pressure, and holds self and others to high standards
- Availability for early mornings, weekends, and consistent attendance
Perks & Benefits
- Free shift meals and employee discounts
- Paid time off, health insurance, and 401k benefits
- Consistent schedules with a positive, growth-focused culture
- Earn tips on top of competitive hourly pay
Location: The Coffee Class Water St 37 S Water St #100, Henderson, NV 89015, USA
Ready to lead a dynamic coffee team and grow your barista career? Apply now to join The Coffee Class family and make every shift deliciously fun and rewarding!
Work schedule
- Weekend availability
- Monday to Friday
- 8 hour shift
Supplemental pay
- Tips
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Health insurance
- 401(k)