Regional Barista Trainer

About Us

At Pressed Cafe, we believe exceptional food and drink start with quality ingredients and a passion for hospitality. Our all-day menu features Mediterranean-inspired dishes made with fresh, local ingredients, paired with great coffee and fast, friendly service.

Pressed Cafe is an emerging, high-growth premium quick-casual restaurant company with a strong regional presence and exciting expansion plans. With multiple locations today and an aggressive development pipeline, we are building the infrastructure to scale significantly over the next several years. As a founder-led organization, we remain deeply committed to hospitality, culture, and delivering exceptional guest experiences.

At the heart of everything we do is our mission: Great People, Great Food, Great Coffee.

About the Role

At Pressed Café, we believe coffee is more than a drink — it’s an experience. With 11 locations (and growing!), we’re looking for a Regional Barista Trainer to help us keep that experience consistent, welcoming, and exceptional across all our cafés.

This role is perfect for an experienced barista who’s passionate about teaching, thrives in a team environment, and wants to help shape the next generation of Pressed baristas.

What You’ll Do

• Travel regularly between Pressed Café locations to train and coach baristas
• Lead new-hire onboarding and ongoing skill development
• Teach technical skills like dialing in espresso, latte art, and proper drink execution
• Coach teams on guest experience and hospitality standards
• Support the rollout of new seasonal drink menus with hands-on training and materials
• Create consistency by developing and maintaining training guides and resources
• Collaborate with the Lead Café Trainer to contribute to beverage menu development
• Partner with management to identify training needs and celebrate staff growth

What You Bring

• 2+ years of barista experience; leadership or training experience strongly preferred
• Experience in a high-volume café environment
• Strong coffee knowledge and a genuine passion for café culture
• Excellent communication and coaching skills — patient, approachable, and motivating
• Ability to give constructive feedback in a positive, supportive way
• Highly organized and adaptable; comfortable working with different teams and personalities
• Willingness to travel frequently between locations
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) is a strong plus
• A love for coffee, people, and creating memorable guest experiences

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.