Barista Trainer Jobs
Barista Trainer jobs are open across coffee chains, independent cafes, and hospitality groups, from entry-level shift trainers to senior training managers, with specializations in espresso technique, barista certification programs, and new-hire onboarding. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Be Part of an Amazing Story
Macy’s is more than just a store. We’re a story. One that’s captured the hearts and minds of America for more than 160 years. A story about innovations and traditions…about inspiring stores and irresistible products…about the excitement of the Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks, and the wonder of the Thanksgiving Day Parade. We’ve been part of memorable moments and milestones for countless customers and colleagues. Those stories are part of what makes this such a special place to work.
Job Overview
The Barista Trainer supports the Starbucks Manager in running an efficient, professional, safe and profitable Starbucks operation following all company standards.
Full-time colleagues are typically scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week, while part-time colleagues are typically scheduled 12-24 hours per week. All schedules contain weekend shifts as part of the requirements. Hours are dependent on business needs and colleague availability. Information regarding hours per week needed for benefit eligibility purposes can be found here.
What You Will Do
- Follows and ensure team follows Food Division Standards and Best Practices
- During shift, provides leadership and directs associates in providing food products and exceptional customer service
- Ensure team prepares and presents drip coffee, cold beverage, espresso bar and pastry products to Starbucks standards
- Follows Starbucks merchandising, product presentations and signing standards
- Ensure team meets speed of service standards
- Monitor food quality using Starbucks checklists
- Demonstrate a positive role model for Starbucks Simply Service Steps
- Support a strong working relationship with store management
- Provide on-going training, feedback, coaching, and staff motivation to all associates to maximize team performance and satisfaction
- Maintain role model standards in grooming, professional appearance and communications
- Meet highest standards of workplace safety, sanitation, and equipment care as set by Health Department and company policy
- Utilize forecasts, daily sales reports and weekly food cost and payroll reports to ensure monthly profit/loss goals are met
- Assist in preparation and production of all menu items
- Assist in ordering food, beverage, dry and paper goods based budget and needs of the business
- Assist in product receiving and follow Inventory Best Practices
- Perform other duties as needed
- Foster an environment of acceptance and respect that strengthens relationships, and ensures authentic connections with colleagues, customers, and communities
Who You Are
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- 1-2 years related experience.
- Ability to read and interpret instructional documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedural manuals.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule with retail hours, including day, evening, weekends, and/or holidays.
Essential Physical Requirements You Will Perform
- This position requires lifting, constant moving, standing, and reaching with arms and hands.
- Involves standing for at least two consecutive hours, lifting at least 25lbs. stooping, kneeling, crouching, and climbing ladders.
- May involve reaching above eye level.
- Frequent use of computers and other technology, necessary to perform job functions, including handheld equipment, cash register and ability to process register transactions.
What We Can Offer You
Join a team where work is as rewarding as it is fun! We offer a dynamic, inclusive environment with competitive pay and benefits. Enjoy comprehensive health and wellness coverage and a 401(k) match to invest in your future. Prioritize your well-being with paid time off and eight paid holidays. Grow your career with continuous learning and leadership development. Plus, build community by joining one of our Colleague Resource Groups and make a difference through our volunteer opportunities.
Some additional benefits we offer include:
- Merchandise discounts
- Performance-based incentives
- Annual merit review
- Employee Assistance Program with mental health counseling and legal/financial advice
Access the full menu of benefits offerings here.
About Us
This is a great time to join Macy’s! Whether you’re helping a customer find the perfect gift, streamlining operations in one of our distribution centers, enhancing our online shopping experience, buying in-style and on-trend merchandise to outfit our customers, or designing a balloon for the Thanksgiving Day Parade, we offer unique opportunities to be part of some of the most memorable moments in people’s lives.
Join us and help write the next chapter in our story - Apply Today!
This job description is not all-inclusive and may not apply to colleagues covered by a collective bargaining agreement. Macy's Inc. reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. Macy's Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.
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This position may be eligible for performance-based incentives/bonuses. Benefits include 401k, medical/vision/dental/life/disability insurance options, PTO accruals, Holidays, and more. Eligibility requirements may apply based on location, job level, classification, and length of employment. Additional benefit details are available at macysJOBS.com.
Be Part of an Amazing Story
Macy’s is more than just a store. We’re a story. One that’s captured the hearts and minds of America for more than 160 years. A story about innovations and traditions…about inspiring stores and irresistible products…about the excitement of the Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks, and the wonder of the Thanksgiving Day Parade. We’ve been part of memorable moments and milestones for countless customers and colleagues. Those stories are part of what makes this such a special place to work.
Job Overview
The Barista Trainer supports the Starbucks Manager in running an efficient, professional, safe and profitable Starbucks operation following all company standards.
Full-time colleagues are typically scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week, while part-time colleagues are typically scheduled 12-24 hours per week. All schedules contain weekend shifts as part of the requirements. Hours are dependent on business needs and colleague availability. Information regarding hours per week needed for benefit eligibility purposes can be found here.
What You Will Do
- Follows and ensure team follows Food Division Standards and Best Practices
- During shift, provides leadership and directs associates in providing food products and exceptional customer service
- Ensure team prepares and presents drip coffee, cold beverage, espresso bar and pastry products to Starbucks standards
- Follows Starbucks merchandising, product presentations and signing standards
- Ensure team meets speed of service standards
- Monitor food quality using Starbucks checklists
- Demonstrate a positive role model for Starbucks Simply Service Steps
- Support a strong working relationship with store management
- Provide on-going training, feedback, coaching, and staff motivation to all associates to maximize team performance and satisfaction
- Maintain role model standards in grooming, professional appearance and communications
- Meet highest standards of workplace safety, sanitation, and equipment care as set by Health Department and company policy
- Utilize forecasts, daily sales reports and weekly food cost and payroll reports to ensure monthly profit/loss goals are met
- Assist in preparation and production of all menu items
- Assist in ordering food, beverage, dry and paper goods based budget and needs of the business
- Assist in product receiving and follow Inventory Best Practices
- Perform other duties as needed
- Foster an environment of acceptance and respect that strengthens relationships, and ensures authentic connections with colleagues, customers, and communities
Who You Are
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- 1-2 years related experience.
- Ability to read and interpret instructional documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedural manuals.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule with retail hours, including day, evening, weekends, and/or holidays.
Essential Physical Requirements You Will Perform
- This position requires lifting, constant moving, standing, and reaching with arms and hands.
- Involves standing for at least two consecutive hours, lifting at least 25lbs. stooping, kneeling, crouching, and climbing ladders.
- May involve reaching above eye level.
- Frequent use of computers and other technology, necessary to perform job functions, including handheld equipment, cash register and ability to process register transactions.
What We Can Offer You
Join a team where work is as rewarding as it is fun! We offer a dynamic, inclusive environment with competitive pay and benefits. Enjoy comprehensive health and wellness coverage and a 401(k) match to invest in your future. Prioritize your well-being with paid time off and eight paid holidays. Grow your career with continuous learning and leadership development. Plus, build community by joining one of our Colleague Resource Groups and make a difference through our volunteer opportunities.
Some additional benefits we offer include:
- Merchandise discounts
- Performance-based incentives
- Annual merit review
- Employee Assistance Program with mental health counseling and legal/financial advice
Access the full menu of benefits offerings here.
About Us
This is a great time to join Macy’s! Whether you’re helping a customer find the perfect gift, streamlining operations in one of our distribution centers, enhancing our online shopping experience, buying in-style and on-trend merchandise to outfit our customers, or designing a balloon for the Thanksgiving Day Parade, we offer unique opportunities to be part of some of the most memorable moments in people’s lives.
Join us and help write the next chapter in our story - Apply Today!
This job description is not all-inclusive and may not apply to colleagues covered by a collective bargaining agreement. Macy's Inc. reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. Macy's Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.
FOODS00
This position may be eligible for performance-based incentives/bonuses. Benefits include 401k, medical/vision/dental/life/disability insurance options, PTO accruals, Holidays, and more. Eligibility requirements may apply based on location, job level, classification, and length of employment. Additional benefit details are available at macysJOBS.com.
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Who's Hiring
- Macy's12
- Aramark1
- Starbucks1
- Pressed Cafe1
- Rollin Joe's Sip &1R
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in barista trainer jobs.
- Two or more years of barista experience in a high-volume café environment
- Demonstrated ability to design and deliver hands-on training for new hires
- Strong knowledge of espresso extraction, milk steaming, and drink consistency standards
- Valid food handler or food safety certification such as ServSafe
- Experience using or maintaining standardized recipe and operations manuals
- Ability to travel between multiple café locations to conduct on-site training sessions
Tips for Your Barista Trainer Job Search
Tailor your resume for training deliverables
List specific programs you built or led, such as new-hire orientation modules or drink-consistency standards. Hiring managers want to see that you've transferred skills to others, not just that you made great espresso yourself.
Highlight certifications beyond barista basics
Food handler cards and barista certifications are expected, but adding a formal training credential like ServSafe Manager or a coffee-industry quality certification makes your resume stand out in a competitive applicant pool.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists barista trainer 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 name your specialty
Filter for openings that mention your strongest area, whether that's espresso calibration, cold-brew programs, or multi-location rollouts. Matching your niche to the posting's language increases your chances of clearing an initial screening.
Prepare a skills demonstration for interviews
Many barista trainer interviews include a live training demo where you teach a basic technique to the interviewer. Practice explaining tamp pressure, milk texture, or pour ratios in plain language, as if your learner has never held a portafilter.
Negotiate for training materials and travel budgets
If the role involves multi-location training, ask during the offer stage about expense reimbursement, company vehicle access, and whether training supplies are provided. These details affect your day-to-day costs more than base pay adjustments often do.
Barista Trainer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most barista trainers?
Macy's, Aramark, and Starbucks are hiring the most barista trainers right now, with openings concentrated in New York, California, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Multi-unit chains and regional coffee groups tend to post the highest volume of trainer roles when expanding into new markets.
How many barista trainer jobs are remote?
About 0% of barista trainer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most café training work. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote flexibility are curriculum development, e-learning module creation, and regional training coordination roles that focus on documentation over live instruction.
How do you become a barista trainer?
Start by building several years of hands-on barista experience in a busy café, mastering espresso technique, bar flow, and drink consistency. Then take on informal mentoring of new hires to demonstrate training ability. Earning a food safety certification strengthens your candidacy. Apply for trainer or lead roles that include formal onboarding responsibilities, then build a portfolio of any training materials you create.
Can I get hired as a barista trainer with little experience?
Some cafes hire barista trainers with limited formal experience if you can show strong teaching instincts and deep product knowledge. Focus on any mentoring, coaching, or peer-training you did informally, even if it was unofficial. Applying at smaller independent cafes or regional chains is often more realistic at this stage than pursuing corporate trainer roles, which typically require documented training tenure.
What does the barista trainer interview process look like?
Most barista trainer interviews include an initial screening call focused on your café background, followed by an in-person or video interview with a manager or operations lead. Many employers then ask you to complete a live training demonstration, where you teach a basic skill to the interviewer as if they were a new hire. Some multi-unit companies add a final conversation with a district or regional manager before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to barista trainer jobs?
You can find and apply to barista trainer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your experience and location, and apply directly to each listing that fits.
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