Barista Lead

Location:
Southlake, TX
Job Type:
Full-time
Date Posted:
May 1, 2025

Job Description

Join the La La Land Team in Southlake — A New Chapter Starts With YOU! ☕

Are you ready to be part of something big? We’re opening a brand-new location in Southlake, and we need energetic, passionate, and customer-focused individuals to join us in creating an unforgettable cafe experience! At La La Land, it’s not just about coffee – it’s about building a community, spreading positivity, and sharing joy. We’re looking for amazing team members who can bring their enthusiasm, creativity, and love for coffee to help make our Southlake opening a huge success!

What’s in it for YOU?

  • Be part of an exciting new location opening — this is your chance to shape the vibe, energy, and culture of La La Land’s Southlake café from the ground up!
  • Work alongside a dynamic new team of individuals who are passionate about making every cup of coffee and customer experience extraordinary.
  • Opportunities for growth — as we expand, so do your possibilities for career development.
  • Enjoy an environment where kindness, creativity, and a love for great coffee are at the heart of everything we do.

Key Responsibilities

  • Welcome each customer with a warm smile and positive energy — you’re the first face they’ll see at La La Land!
  • Educate customers about our delicious drink menu, answer questions, and help them find their perfect cup of coffee.
  • Make personalized recommendations based on their preferences, upsell our special items, and make every drink feel like an experience.
  • Prepare beverages with care, following recipes to perfection (we’re all about that beautiful latte art!).
  • Serve delicious treats — from pastries and muffins to our famous avocado toast — to complement every sip.
  • Process payments smoothly and accurately, ensuring every customer leaves happy.
  • Keep the bar area sparkling clean and organized, so the cafe feels welcoming and fresh.
  • Maintain brewing equipment and ensure everything is in top working order so we can serve the best drinks in Southlake.
  • Follow health and safety regulations to keep our space safe, clean, and fully compliant.
  • Collect customer feedback, share it with the team, and help us keep improving!

What We’re Looking For

  • Customer service skills that shine — you’re not just serving coffee, you’re making connections and creating moments of joy.
  • 2 years of Barista Experience!
  • Hands-on experience with brewing equipment and the ability to work your magic on the espresso machine!
  • Excellent communication skills — you’re a natural at engaging with people, listening to their needs, and making them feel at home.
  • Ability to work various shifts, including weekends and holidays (we know our customers need their coffee fix even on Sundays!).
  • A love for being part of a team and building something special as we open this amazing new location!

Perks & Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, & Vision coverage — because we care about your health and well-being!
  • 401k — your future matters to us.
  • Paid holidays — spend more time doing what you love!
  • Company discounts — enjoy your favorite drinks and treats for less.
  • Internal growth opportunities — as we grow, so can you!
  • Pay rate: $14.00/hour + tips (you’ll be averaging $18-21/hour with tips).
  • Passion for hospitality
  • ServSafe Certified

Benefits & Perks

  • Dental, Health, and Vision
  • 401k
  • Paid holidays
  • Company discount
  • Internal growth opportunities

Pay Rate: $14.00 an hour + tips averaging to about $18-21.00 an hour

Company Description

At La La Land Kind Cafe, our core focus lies in cultivating kindness and fostering genuine connections. Alongside our unwavering dedication to top-tier customer service, we prioritize meaningful customer engagement.

In alignment with our mission, we are committed to extending a helping hand to foster youth. Through our internship initiative, we aim to support individuals aged 16-24 as they transition out of the foster care system.

Our comprehensive program is meticulously crafted to facilitate holistic development, encompassing both personal and professional growth. We emphasize career advancement while also addressing the unique challenges encountered during the pivotal transition into young adulthood.

At La La Land Kind Cafe, our core focus lies in cultivating kindness and fostering genuine connections. Alongside our unwavering dedication to top-tier customer service, we prioritize meaningful customer engagement. In alignment with our mission, we are committed to extending a helping hand to foster youth. Through our internship initiative, we aim to support individuals aged 16-24 as they transition out of the foster care system. Our comprehensive program is meticulously crafted to facilitate holistic development, encompassing both personal and professional growth. We emphasize career advancement while also addressing the unique challenges encountered during the pivotal transition into young adulthood.

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