Lead Barista Leiden

Lead Barista

Based in Leiden starting October 25

Wakuli. Impacting the world with exciting coffee.

While consumers are paying too much for low-quality coffee farmers are earning below what they need to sustain their livelihoods.

Thats why we are all about selling the best coffee. Not just in taste but also in fair pay for the farmers we work with. Our beans are traceable to the farm and poured by us in your cup or freshly delivered at home through your are a no-nonsense ambitious start-up with a profound mission: impacting the world with exciting coffee.

We are building the new coffee brand of the 21st century with a team of like-minded innovators and investors from all over the world.

Your role

The search is on for our new LeadBaristafor our location in Leiden!

You thrive working alongside a team to deliver the best possible coffee experience . You will support andwork closely together with the Store manager to bringWakulis promise of accessible specialtycoffee to the streets.

Youre eager to take the next step enthusiastic want to learn and ready to dive deeper into the world of coffee sustainability and people management.

Does this sound great to you

Keep reading.

What Youll Do

You as a Lead Barista
During your working days youll be behind the bar welcoming guests brewing coffee sharing the Wakuli story and ensuring the store is clean and filled with positive energy.
In addition to your regular bar shifts we ask that you take on a few extra responsibilities.

Additional responsibilities:

Act as shift lead

• Assign daily tasks and make sure they are completed.

• Solve minor issues on the floor and escalate when needed.

  Scheduling

• Build and maintain the weekly roster for your store.

• Ensure proper shift coverage based on availability and store needs.

  Team training & coaching

• Train new baristas in service standards coffee quality and Wakuli culture.

• Coach team members on the job and provide regular feedback.

  Stock & inventory

• Monitor stock levels and place weekly orders (with store manager approval).

• Support with monthly inventory counts and ensure stock accuracy.

  Store hygiene & safety

• Uphold hygiene and safety standards (HACCP).

• Ensure a clean safe and compliant store environment.

  
  
  

What You Bring

• At least 2 years of experience in retail or hospitality

• Fluent in English and preferably Dutch

• Strong knowledge of or willingness to quickly learn about specialty coffee

• Excellent communication skills and emotional intelligence

• Available for at least 18 hours per week (3 shifts) including at least one shift on Saturday or Sunday and willing to start early (some shifts begin at 6:30 AM)
  
  

What We Offer

• The opportunity to make a real difference in the world

• A pioneering environment with a lot of responsibility and a steep learning curve we offer ongoing training and knowledge sharing

• The best coffee and direct access to all relevant information including connections with our farmer partners around the world

• Talented international and impact-driven colleagues (110 people from 30 countries) with strong team spirit

• 18.48 per hour (incl. holiday pay) depending on experience with plenty of room to grow into a full-time position and potentially become our next Store Manager
  
  

What We Value

At Wakuli we do everything we can to make great coffee accessible to everyone. Our core values are:

• Exceptional service: Top-level service even under pressure. The bar feels like a neighborhood caf where people can relax.
  

• Attention to detail: A clean environment delicious coffee and up-to-date knowledge about the origins of our products create an experience worth returning for.
  

• Respect: We work in a team where everyone feels respected and safe to speak their mind.

• We make each other better: We give each other feedback on a regular basis in order to make everybody better.

Are you passionate about coffee and people and want to make a real impact
Send us a message and lets have a cup of coffee together!