Head Barista

3 months ago


North Vancouver, Canada Nemesis Coffee Polygon Full time

**We are looking for a skilled, passionate Head Barista to join our team at Nemesis Coffee Polygon. As the Head Barista, not only can you maintain high operational standards, but you are also a mentor and active trainer for other baristas on your team. You will be responsible for organizing training sessions alongside our head coffee training, delivering high-quality beverages, and providing excellent hospitality in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.**

**About us**:
Nemesis is a hospitality driven, specialty coffee company composed of highly dedicated baristas, chefs, and creatives. We utilize our pursuit of passion, and the spaces we explore them in, as a catalyst to build community and create culture. We have cultivated a work environment where all employees are constantly challenged to do their best. We want to be able to nurture these qualities by bringing on those who not only share our passions, but have a genuine want to push the boundaries in all aspects of the business alongside us.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- **Lead & Mentor**: Train, develop, and inspire a team of baristas, ensuring they meet Nemesis’ high standards of coffee execution and hospitality. You will be trained by our Head Coffee Trainer and will conduct team and individual training sessions as outlined in our internal training program.
- **Coffee Excellence**: Oversee coffee preparation and presentation, quality controlling all espresso and filter coffee offerings.
- **Inventory & Ordering**: Manage coffee inventory, including placing weekly orders from the Roastery while ensuring proper rotation.
- **Customer Experience**: Foster a welcoming atmosphere, engage with guests, and create memorable experiences with every interaction.
- **Equipment Maintenance**: Oversee daily and routine maintenance of all coffee equipment to ensure functionality and cleanliness.
- **Collaboration**: Work closely with the management team on menu development, new drink concepts, and improving store systems.
- **Uphold Standards**: Maintain adherence to Nemesis' operational protocols, health, and safety standards.

**Qualifications**:

- +3 years of specialty coffee experience, +1 years in a supervisory role.
- Passionate about specialty coffee.
- Enthusiastic about continuous learning and improvement in coffee trends and techniques.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills with a passion for teaching and mentorship.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Flexibility to work weekdays, weekends, and holidays, as required.

**Benefits**:

- Access to our training and development programs to enhance coffee knowledge and skills.
- Employee discounts on food, beverages, and retail items.
- Above industry average tips
- Dynamic and inclusive work environment with opportunities to collaborate and grow.

Our goal is to be inclusive, diverse, and representative of the communities where we work while creating an environment where every person can not only thrive, collaborate, and push boundaries in all aspects of the business, but to be able to enjoy a successful career in hospitality.

Requests for accommodation due to a disability or any other protected characteristic can be made at any stage of the recruitment process and during employment by contacting our HR team.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $19.00-$21.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 - 37 per week

Additional pay:

- Overtime pay
- Tips

**Benefits**:

- Discounted or free food
- Flexible schedule
- Store discount

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Every Weekend
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

Application question(s):

- Would you also be open to working at our Gastown or GNW location?

**Experience**:

- specialty coffee: 3 years (preferred)
- management: 1 year (preferred)
- restaurant: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person


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