Front of House Lead (Head Barista)
Position
Barista
Languages required
English
Venue type
Bar, Night club, Cocktail bar, Pub
Working hours
Full Time
Contract type
Indefinite
We’re looking for a Front of House Lead (Head Barista) to join our team in Sagres and take the lead on the day-to-day running of the front of house operations.
We’re a busy specialty coffee shop in Sagres, a surf town in the Algarve in southern Portugal. Alongside coffee, we bake and produce everything in house, from sourdough to pastries. The café has a strong base of regulars and is a popular stop for both locals and visitors, so the pace can be lively.
Our hours follow the daylight. We open with sunrise and close with sunset.
This is a hands-on role. The main focus is leading the front of house team and keeping the café running smoothly during service, while also working alongside the baristas. Strong barista skills and experience with specialty coffee are important.
The role includes
• • Leading the front of house team during daily service
• • Working the bar alongside the team
• • Training and guiding staff
• • Organizing schedules, holidays, and tips
• • Ordering daily supplies such as milk and coffee
• • Working with the GM on hiring and building the team
• • Passing on information between the team and management
We’re looking for someone who
• •Has solid barista skills and experience working in a specialty coffee environment
• • Is naturally good with people and comfortable leading a team
• • Is organized and able to take responsibility for daily operations
• • Enjoys working in a busy café environment
• • Interest in natural wine is welcome, though not required
We’re a busy specialty coffee shop in Sagres, a surf town in the Algarve in southern Portugal. Alongside coffee, we bake and produce everything in house, from sourdough to pastries. The café has a strong base of regulars and is a popular stop for both locals and visitors, so the pace can be lively.
Our hours follow the daylight. We open with sunrise and close with sunset.
This is a hands-on role. The main focus is leading the front of house team and keeping the café running smoothly during service, while also working alongside the baristas. Strong barista skills and experience with specialty coffee are important.
The role includes
• • Leading the front of house team during daily service
• • Working the bar alongside the team
• • Training and guiding staff
• • Organizing schedules, holidays, and tips
• • Ordering daily supplies such as milk and coffee
• • Working with the GM on hiring and building the team
• • Passing on information between the team and management
We’re looking for someone who
• •Has solid barista skills and experience working in a specialty coffee environment
• • Is naturally good with people and comfortable leading a team
• • Is organized and able to take responsibility for daily operations
• • Enjoys working in a busy café environment
• • Interest in natural wine is welcome, though not required
