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How to hire a barista, supervisor

Barista, supervisor hiring summary. Here are some key points about hiring barista, supervisors in the United States:

  • In the United States, the median cost per hire a barista, supervisor is $1,633.
  • It takes between 36 and 42 days to fill the average role in the US.
  • Human Resources use 15% of their expenses on recruitment on average.
  • On average, it takes around 12 weeks for a new barista, supervisor to become settled and show total productivity levels at work.

How to hire a barista, supervisor, step by step

To hire a barista, supervisor, consider the skills and experience you are looking for in a candidate, allocate a budget for the position, and post and promote the job opening to reach potential candidates. Follow these steps to hire a barista, supervisor:

Here's a step-by-step barista, supervisor hiring guide:

  • Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
  • Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
  • Step 3: Make a budget
  • Step 4: Write a barista, supervisor job description
  • Step 5: Post your job
  • Step 6: Interview candidates
  • Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new barista, supervisor
  • Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist
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  1. Identify your hiring needs

    Before you post your barista, supervisor job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a barista, supervisor for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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    Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

    A barista, supervisor's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, barista, supervisors from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

    The following list breaks down different types of barista, supervisors and their corresponding salaries.

    Type of Barista, SupervisorDescriptionHourly rate
    Barista, Supervisor$12-19
    Shift LeaderShift leaders are tenured or experienced employees who are assigned to oversee employees in specific work shifts. They manage team members who are assigned in their shift... Show more$12-20
    Front Of House ManagerA front of house manager coordinates and supervises the front house team. Front of house managers make sure that every client receives a warm welcome... Show more$12-29
  2. Create an ideal candidate profile

    Common skills:
    • Customer Service
    • Coffee Shop
    • Cash Handling
    • POS
    • Cleanliness
    • Safety Standards
    • Food Preparation
    • Customer Complaints
    • Customer Satisfaction
    • Coffee Drinks
    • Food Products
    • Presentation Standards
    • Inventory Control
    • Smoothies
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    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.
    • Provide case management and document individual treatment plans using DMH documentation format, daily supervision of adolescents and provide crisis intervention.
    • Guide customers in choosing items that reflect personal previous experience with cross-selling, upselling, and/or referring products
  3. Make a budget

    Including a salary range in your barista, supervisor job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A barista, supervisor can vary based on:

    • Location. For example, barista, supervisors' average salary in alaska is 38% less than in massachusetts.
    • Seniority. Entry-level barista, supervisors 39% less than senior-level barista, supervisors.
    • Certifications. A barista, supervisor with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
    • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a barista, supervisor's salary.

    Average barista, supervisor salary

    $15.78hourly

    $32,829 yearly

    Entry-level barista, supervisor salary
    $25,000 yearly salary
    Updated January 31, 2026
  4. Writing a barista, supervisor job description

    A good barista, supervisor job description should include a few things:

    • Summary of the role
    • List of responsibilities
    • Required skills and experience

    Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a barista, supervisor job description:

    Barista, supervisor job description example

    Macy's is proudly America's Department Store. There's a reason we've been around for 160 years. Customers come to us for fashion, value and celebration. Macy's is also known for giving back to our communities. Now is an exciting time to join Macy's. The face of retail is changing, and change requires innovation.

    We're bringing the magic of Macy's to the exciting world of foodservice and changing the way our customers experience shopping. From full-service restaurants to fast-casual options we pride ourselves on giving our customers a chance to relax, refuel, and enjoy. The secret ingredient to our success is our team of skilled culinary workers who are passionate about food. We offer great job opportunities in restaurant management, culinary arts, food sales, and in-store Starbucks locations. Every role is different, so you're sure to find something delicious!

    Job Overview:

    The Starbucks Supervisor is responsible for running an efficient, professional, safe and profitable Starbucks operation following all company standards

    Essential Functions:

    • Follows and ensure team follows Food Division Standards and Best Practices
    • Responsible for daily operations
    • Accountable for sales, expenses, and bottom-line profits
    • 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
    • Monitor food quality by completing Starbucks checklists
    • Demonstrate a positive role model for Starbucks Simply Service Steps and Magic Selling
    • 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
    • Complete scheduling and weekly payroll to meet Starbucks standards, maximize associate productivity, labor cost control and customer satisfaction
    • 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
    • Responsible for ordering and receiving food, beverage, dry and paper goods based budget and needs of the business
    • Completes timely payment of invoices according to vendor contracts and Food Division Best Practices
    • Responsible for food inventories following Inventory Best Practices to ensure they are taken on a timely and accurate basis to ensure targeted food and liquor costs are maintained
    • Perform other duties as needed

    Qualifications and Competencies:

    • 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

    Physical Requirements:

    • Requires periods of walking, standing, communicating, reaching, crouching and climbing ladders
    • Frequent use of computers and other technology, necessary to perform job functions, including handheld equipment, cash register and ability to process register transactions
    • Frequently lift/move up to 25lbs

    Candidates in Colorado: Click here for Pay Range and here to learn about Benefits .

    Candidates in Connecticut: Click here for Pay Range

    Candidates in Nevada: Click here for Pay Range

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  5. Post your job

    To find barista, supervisors for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

    • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
    • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any barista, supervisors they would recommend.
    • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level barista, supervisors with the right educational background.
    • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.
    Post your job online:
    • Post your barista, supervisor job on Zippia to find and recruit barista, supervisor candidates who meet your exact specifications.
    • Use field-specific websites.
    • Post a job on free websites.
  6. Interview candidates

    Your first interview with barista, supervisor candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

    You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

    The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

  7. Send a job offer and onboard your new barista, supervisor

    Once you've found the barista, supervisor candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

    It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

    To prepare for the new barista, supervisor first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

  8. Go through the hiring process checklist

    • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
    • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
    • Define job responsibilities and requirements
    • Establish budget and timeline
    • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
    • Write job description
    • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
    • Promote the job internally
    • Process applications through applicant tracking system
    • Review resumes and cover letters
    • Shortlist candidates for screening
    • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
    • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
    • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
    • Conduct background checks on top candidates
    • Check references of top candidates
    • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
    • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
    • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
    • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
    • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
    • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)
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How much does it cost to hire a barista, supervisor?

Before you start to hire barista, supervisors, it pays to consider both the one-off costs like recruitment, job promotion, and onboarding, as well as the ongoing costs of an employee's salary and benefits. While most companies that hire barista, supervisors pay close attention to the initial cost of hiring, ongoing costs are much more significant in the long run.

You can expect to pay around $32,829 per year for a barista, supervisor, as this is the median yearly salary nationally. This can vary depending on what state or city you're hiring in. If you're hiring for contract work or on a per-project basis, hourly rates for barista, supervisors in the US typically range between $12 and $19 an hour.

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