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Barista Manager jobs are open across coffee chains, independent cafes, and hospitality groups, covering specializations in team leadership, beverage program development, and retail operations, from shift supervisor to multi-location manager. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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KOFFEEHAUS | European Bistro
Now Hiring: Barista & Café Manager
Hot Springs Village, Arkansas
Help us build something exceptional.
KOFFEEHAUS is a new European-inspired coffeehouse and bistro coming to Hot Springs Village, from the owners of Steinhaus Keller.
We're creating a welcoming destination for thoughtfully crafted coffee, European café favorites, and genuine hospitality. We're looking for an experienced Barista & Café Manager who shares our passion for exceptional coffee and wants to play an important role in bringing this vision to life.
This isn't just a position behind an espresso machine. We're looking for someone with the knowledge, leadership, and creativity to help establish our coffee program, develop our team, and set the standard for the KOFFEEHAUS experience.
What You'll Do
- Lead daily café operations while maintaining exceptional beverage quality and guest service.
- Help develop and refine our espresso, coffee, cold brew, and specialty beverage programs.
- Establish recipes, preparation standards, training procedures, and efficient bar workflows.
- Recruit, train, schedule, and support café employees.
- Manage beverage inventory, ordering, product quality, and cost controls.
- Maintain high standards of cleanliness, organization, and food safety.
- Work closely with ownership to develop a positive team culture and an exceptional guest experience.
What We're Looking For
- Minimum 3 years of professional barista experience, preferably in a specialty coffee environment.
- At least 1 year of management or supervisory experience.
- Strong working knowledge of espresso extraction, grinder calibration, milk preparation, brewing techniques, and coffee equipment.
- Experience developing beverage recipes, training employees, and implementing café procedures.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
- A genuine appreciation for hospitality, quality ingredients, and the European café experience.
- Someone who takes initiative, leads by example, and enjoys being part of a growing business.
Why Join KOFFEEHAUS?
Be part of something from the beginning.
This is a unique opportunity to help shape a new café rather than simply step into an established routine. Your knowledge, ideas, and experience will help influence our beverage program, service standards, and daily operations.
You'll work directly with experienced restaurant ownership that values quality, creativity, professionalism, and genuine hospitality.
We're building KOFFEEHAUS to be more than a coffee shop. We want it to become a neighborhood favorite—a place where people gather, slow down, and enjoy a truly memorable café experience.
We're looking for someone who takes pride in their craft, enjoys developing others, and wants the opportunity to grow alongside the business.
Compensation
$20–$25 per hour, based on experience and qualifications.
Full-time leadership position with opportunities for professional growth as KOFFEEHAUS develops.
Join Us
If you're an experienced coffee professional who's ready to take on a leadership role and help build something special, we'd love to hear from you.
KOFFEEHAUS | European Bistro
Now Hiring: Barista & Café Manager
Hot Springs Village, Arkansas
Help us build something exceptional.
KOFFEEHAUS is a new European-inspired coffeehouse and bistro coming to Hot Springs Village, from the owners of Steinhaus Keller.
We're creating a welcoming destination for thoughtfully crafted coffee, European café favorites, and genuine hospitality. We're looking for an experienced Barista & Café Manager who shares our passion for exceptional coffee and wants to play an important role in bringing this vision to life.
This isn't just a position behind an espresso machine. We're looking for someone with the knowledge, leadership, and creativity to help establish our coffee program, develop our team, and set the standard for the KOFFEEHAUS experience.
What You'll Do
- Lead daily café operations while maintaining exceptional beverage quality and guest service.
- Help develop and refine our espresso, coffee, cold brew, and specialty beverage programs.
- Establish recipes, preparation standards, training procedures, and efficient bar workflows.
- Recruit, train, schedule, and support café employees.
- Manage beverage inventory, ordering, product quality, and cost controls.
- Maintain high standards of cleanliness, organization, and food safety.
- Work closely with ownership to develop a positive team culture and an exceptional guest experience.
What We're Looking For
- Minimum 3 years of professional barista experience, preferably in a specialty coffee environment.
- At least 1 year of management or supervisory experience.
- Strong working knowledge of espresso extraction, grinder calibration, milk preparation, brewing techniques, and coffee equipment.
- Experience developing beverage recipes, training employees, and implementing café procedures.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
- A genuine appreciation for hospitality, quality ingredients, and the European café experience.
- Someone who takes initiative, leads by example, and enjoys being part of a growing business.
Why Join KOFFEEHAUS?
Be part of something from the beginning.
This is a unique opportunity to help shape a new café rather than simply step into an established routine. Your knowledge, ideas, and experience will help influence our beverage program, service standards, and daily operations.
You'll work directly with experienced restaurant ownership that values quality, creativity, professionalism, and genuine hospitality.
We're building KOFFEEHAUS to be more than a coffee shop. We want it to become a neighborhood favorite—a place where people gather, slow down, and enjoy a truly memorable café experience.
We're looking for someone who takes pride in their craft, enjoys developing others, and wants the opportunity to grow alongside the business.
Compensation
$20–$25 per hour, based on experience and qualifications.
Full-time leadership position with opportunities for professional growth as KOFFEEHAUS develops.
Join Us
If you're an experienced coffee professional who's ready to take on a leadership role and help build something special, we'd love to hear from you.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in barista manager jobs.
- 2 or more years of supervisory experience in a cafe or food service environment
- ServSafe or equivalent food handler certification
- Demonstrated ability to train and coach barista staff on drink preparation standards
- Experience with point-of-sale systems and daily cash reconciliation
- Strong knowledge of espresso technique, milk texturing, and specialty beverage recipes
- Availability for early morning, weekend, and holiday shifts as business requires
Tips for Your Barista Manager Job Search
Tailor your resume for coffee operations
Highlight metrics specific to cafe management: team size, average ticket volume, and any cost controls you owned. Hiring managers in this role want to see that you've run a floor, not just made drinks.
List your certifications and training credentials
Include any food handler permits, ServSafe certification, or specialty coffee training like SCA courses. Many barista manager postings list these as requirements, and omitting them buries you below candidates who list them prominently.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists barista manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings that match your volume experience
A high-volume drive-through operation and a boutique espresso bar both hire barista managers but expect very different skills. Read each posting for throughput expectations and customer volume language before you apply.
Prepare a beverage program example for interviews
Many interviews for this role include a practical question about menu development or seasonal drink rollouts. Walk in with a concrete example of a program you built or improved, including how you trained the team on it.
Negotiate scheduling authority, not just pay
Barista manager offers often leave scheduling control ambiguous. Ask during the offer stage whether you own staff scheduling and shift coverage decisions, since that affects your ability to hit the performance targets the role is judged on.
Barista Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most barista managers?
Dunkin', Scheels Sports, and Kneads Bakeshop are hiring the most barista managers right now, with openings concentrated in Texas, Massachusetts, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. High-volume cafe chains and hospitality groups tend to post the most consistently throughout the year.
How many barista manager jobs are remote?
About 0% of barista manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting that most of the role requires on-site presence to manage staff and cafe operations. The sub-areas most likely to involve remote flexibility are corporate beverage program development and training coordinator roles within larger cafe chains.
How do you become a barista manager?
Start by building hands-on experience as a barista, learning espresso technique, drink standards, and customer flow. Move into a lead or shift supervisor role to develop scheduling and coaching skills. From there, employers typically look for candidates who can demonstrate inventory control, staff performance management, and the ability to maintain quality under high volume.
Can you get hired as a barista manager without prior management experience?
Yes, especially at smaller independent cafes that promote from within based on technical skill and reliability. Focus your application on any informal leadership you held, such as training new hires, opening or closing solo, or stepping in during a supervisor's absence. Framing those experiences with specific outcomes makes a stronger case than a generic summary of barista duties.
What does the barista manager interview process look like?
Most barista manager interviews start with a phone or video screen focused on your operations background and availability. An in-person round typically follows, often including a walkthrough of a real or hypothetical staffing or quality problem. Some employers add a practical component where they ask you to demonstrate a drink or describe how you'd onboard a new team member.
Where can I find and apply to barista manager jobs?
You can find and apply to barista manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your experience and location, then apply directly to each listing from the page.
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