Job Description

Job Title: Lead Barista

Location: 260 Bridge Café, Phoenixville, PA 19460

Reports to: Café Manager / Director of Operations

Status: Full-Time, Hourly

Compensation: 18.50 + tips

About Us

260 Bridge Café is a nonprofit café and bakery committed to hospitality, healing, and high-quality craft. We serve exceptional coffee (that we roast ourselves) and house-made pastries in a welcoming, inclusive space that centers community and care, especially for those with emotional or cognitive challenges. Our team blends culinary creativity with a mission of connection and service.

Position Summary

We’re seeking a Senior Barista with a passion for great coffee, an eye for detail, and a gift for making people feel seen. This role calls for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, has a proven track record of outstanding customer interaction, and brings creativity and leadership to every shift. As a Senior Barista, you’ll help set the tone for the café, support junior team members, and ensure each guest leaves with a sense of belonging and a beautifully crafted drink in hand.

Key Responsibilities

• Consistently prepare high-quality espresso drinks, teas, and seasonal specialties with accuracy and artistry
• Deliver attentive, friendly, and personalized service to all guests, building relationships through every interaction
• Uphold high standards for cleanliness, efficiency, and product presentation throughout the café
• Lead by example during service, guiding junior baristas and fostering a supportive, team-centered environment
• Contribute creatively to seasonal menus and drink development, including testing and refining recipes
• Participate in café opening/closing procedures and light administrative or inventory tasks
• Help maintain an informed, inclusive environment that supports both customers and colleagues from all backgrounds

Qualifications

• 3+ years of specialty coffee experience, with strong skills in espresso extraction, milk texturing, and drink presentation
• Demonstrated excellence in customer service and a genuine enthusiasm for engaging with diverse guests
• Creative mindset with the ability to innovate and contribute ideas to the drink menu and café experience
• High level of professionalism, reliability, and attention to detail
• Experience working in high-volume, team-based environments
• Interest in social enterprise or nonprofit work; ability to navigate complex human dynamics with grace and empathy

Bonus Skills (Not Required)

• Experience working with vulnerable populations or in mission-driven organizations
• Familiarity with trauma-informed or harm reduction practices
• Food Handler Certification

To Apply:
Send your resume and a short introduction telling us what excites you about this role to Olivia.derstine@partnerscreatingcommunity.org. We strongly encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds and those with lived experience to apply.

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