Lead Barista - Glen Kernan Club

Glen Kernan Club is seeking a Lead Barista to join our dynamic team!

Nestled within Jacksonville?s premier landscape for over two decades, Glen Kernan Club is embarking on an extraordinary transformation into the "New" Glen Kernan Club. Honoring the Club?s legacy, we are redefining exclusivity with a bold vision that blends tradition with cutting-edge innovation. In 2025, Glen Kernan Club will unveil its rejuvenated clubhouse, redesigned golf course, and revitalized resort-style athletic park, setting the stage for an unparalleled ultra-private Club experience in Jacksonville.

Pay: $15 an hour tips

This position is full-time with benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k with company match and PTO.

Our Culture and Values provides Team Members with a rewarding lifestyle and work/life balance.

Are you a coffee aficionado with a passion for delivering exceptional service and leading a dynamic team? Do you thrive in an upscale, fast-paced environment where quality and customer satisfaction are paramount? We are seeking an experienced Café Barista Lead to join our vibrant team, where you?ll craft exquisite beverages and elevate the overall guest experience.

As the Café Barista Lead, you will serve as the cornerstone of our café, ensuring that each cup is brewed to perfection while guiding and inspiring your team to deliver unparalleled service. Your leadership will shape the café atmosphere, balancing speed, quality, and exceptional Member and guest interactions to create memorable experiences for all who visit.

Ready to lead with expertise and passion? Apply today and help us brew something extraordinary!

What We're Looking For:

• Coffee Expertise: A coffee connoisseur with barista experience; leadership experience is a plus.
• Strong Communicator: Excellent verbal and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with both team members, members, and guests.
• Team-Oriented: A natural leader who fosters a collaborative, inclusive environment and motivates others to achieve excellence.
• Detail-Oriented: A keen eye for detail, ensuring consistency in quality, presentation, and service.
• Customer-Focused: A commitment to delivering a first-class member and guest experience with a friendly, professional attitude.
• Flexible Availability: Willingness to work early mornings, weekends, and holidays as needed to accommodate the club?s schedule.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive pay and benefits.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A fun, supportive team atmosphere.
• Play a key role in enhancing the coffee experience at a beloved, community café.

Job Purpose

The Café Barista Lead is responsible for providing exceptional service to members and guests by preparing and serving high-quality coffee, beverages, and food in a welcoming environment. In addition to crafting perfect drinks, the Barista Lead will oversee and guide a team of Café Attendants, ensuring smooth daily operations and maintaining high standards of service. This role combines the art of coffee-making with leadership to create an extraordinary café experience for all visitors of the Club.

Duties and responsibilities

• Greet members and guests warmly, providing personalized service and cultivating strong relationships.
• Oversee daily operations of the café, ensuring exceptional service and the highest quality coffee and food.
• Set work schedules for a small team of Cafe Attendants, ensuring appropriate coverage and a smooth flow of operations.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of the menu and ingredients used in preparation.
• Ensure the food and beverage is made correctly and consistently in a timely manner.
• Maintain inventories by replenishing and restocking coffee bean supply, brewing equipment and pastries for the coffee bar.
• Maintain a clean and well-organized workspace.
• Follow health and safety guidelines for food handling and preparation.
• Complete opening and closing procedures as outlined in the F&B Manual.
• Acknowledges members and guests, politely thanks the Members and Guests upon departure.
• Ring up retail items for the adjoining tennis shop and assist with any related transactions, ensuring smooth and effiecient service.
• Performs other duties as requested.

Qualifications

Qualifications include:

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred
• Previous experience in food and beverage service, preferably in a country club setting
• Ability to use point of sale system
• Excellent customer service skills with friendly and professional demeanor
• Flexibility to work days, evening, weekends, and holidays as needed