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What is a barista, supervisor and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
2 min read
There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being a barista, supervisor. For example, did you know that they make an average of $15.78 an hour? That's $32,829 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 14% and produce 775,300 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreBarista, SupervisorUS Average
Salary
2.6

Avg. Salary $32,829

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
9.1

Growth rate 14%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
5.3
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.87%

Asian 6.69%

Black or African American 9.87%

Hispanic or Latino 22.53%

Unknown 5.54%

White 54.49%

Gender

female 69.65%

male 30.35%

Age - 34
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 34
Stress level
9.1

Stress level is very high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
5.0

Complexity level is intermediate

7 - challenging

Work life balance
3.5

Work life balance is poor

6.4 - fair

Barista, supervisor career paths

Key steps to become a barista, supervisor

  1. Explore barista, supervisor education requirements

    Most common barista, supervisor degrees

    Bachelor's

    50.0 %

    Associate

    20.0 %

    High School Diploma

    19.3 %
  2. Start to develop specific barista, supervisor skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Customer Service21.13%
    Coffee Shop10.93%
    Cash Handling9.48%
    POS8.85%
    Cleanliness7.00%
  3. Complete relevant barista, supervisor training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of Less than 1 month on post-employment, on-the-job training. New barista, supervisors learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a barista, supervisor based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real barista, supervisor resumes.
  4. Research barista, supervisor duties and responsibilities

    • Manage high-volume university caf and bakery.
    • Pre-Measure smoothies and latte ingredients while encouraging customers to be eco-friendly and bring in their reusable cup.
    • Ensure team prepare and present drip coffee, cold beverages, espresso bar and pastry products to Starbucks standards.
    • Follow Starbucks merchandising, products presentations and signing standards.
  5. Apply for barista, supervisor jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a barista, supervisor job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average barista, supervisor salary

The average barista, supervisor salary in the United States is $32,829 per year or $16 per hour. Barista, supervisor salaries range between $25,000 and $41,000 per year.

Average barista, supervisor salary
$32,829 Yearly
$15.78 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
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The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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