Lifestyle Communities

Lead Barista

Durham, NC

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 10 days ago

LeadershipCommunicationFood Safety

About the role

At LC, you'll find your "why," your place to belong, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact.
Our food philosophy celebrates bright, flavorful, shareable dishes that encourage conversation and togetherness, with a focus on lighter, balanced flavors, fresh ingredients, and approachable execution.
Every member of our team plays a key role in bringing this experience to life - ensuring that each plate, every interaction, and all details reflect our commitment to great food, genuine hospitality, and memorable moments.

Job Title Lead Barista
Maintain a high level of coffee knowledge, including grind settings, extraction, milk texturing, and seasonal offerings.
Maintain inventory levels for coffee, syrups, milk, and bar supplies.

High School Diploma or equivalent required.
At least one (1) year of related café and customer experience required.
The physical demands and work environment described herein are representative of the criteria that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to work with long periods of standing and walking throughout the café service area.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to work with long periods of standing and walking throughout the café service area.

Occasional climbing, balancing, stooping, crouching, and crawling; specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to focus.

At Lifestyle Communities (LC), we take deliberate action every day to nurture a culture grounded in our purpose - to Build a Connection™.
Whether you're behind the bar, in the kitchen, or on the floor, your work helps create spaces where people come together, connect, and belong.
We are guided by our core values - Performance, Quality, Communication, Teamwork, and Leadership - and fueled by our commitment to excellence.
You Will Join
The Goat is more than a restaurant - it's a social experience built around community, connection, and bringing people together.
The Difference You Will Make
The Lead Barista supports daily operations within Morning Ritual by preparing high‑quality beverages, ensuring consistent service standards, and guiding barista team members.
This role assists with training, product quality control, workflow coordination, and maintaining a clean, organized, and welcoming environment for guests.
What You'll Bring:
Provide warm, friendly, and efficient service to all guests.
Answer questions about the menu, coffee origins, brewing methods, and specialty drinks.
Resolve minor guest concerns and communicate larger issues to management.
Prepare beverages consistently and to recipe standards.
Ensure drinks meet presentation and quality standards before serving.
Ensure adherence to food safety and sanitation standards.
Clean espresso machines, grinders, and other equipment daily.

Position will be based in Nashville, TN, Brier Creek, NC, Pflugerville, TX or Columbus, OH with occasional travel to local stores.
Lifestyle Communities (LC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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