Lead Barista Job at Viva Chefs in Dripping Springs

Location: Oakwood Public Market – Dripping Springs, TX

Reports to: FOH Manager, Coffee Program Manager

Status: FT/PT

Pay: $22-$28/HR + TIPS

Who We Are

Oakwood Public Market is a new gathering place in the heart of Dripping Springs - a vibrant, multi-concept destination that includes a craft coffee shop, pizzeria, retro soda fountain and ice cream counter, full bar, bakery, and specialty grocery. We’re inspired by the Hill Country’s rich cultural heritage and exist to build a community rooted in intentional hospitality.

Our Core Values

• Service of Others – We find joy in creating joy for others.
• Positivity – We lead with optimism, compassion, and presence.
• Growth – We invest in people — as teammates, learners, and leaders.
• Discipline – We respect process and structure to drive excellence.
• Resourcefulness – We do more with what we’ve got - creatively and efficiently.

What You’ll Do

As Lead Barista, you are the anchor of the coffee station - responsible for upholding our standards, training teammates, and ensuring excellence across all café touchpoints.

• Lead daily bar flow and uphold quality across all drink prep
• Open and close café with operational precision
• Calibrate espresso equipment and maintain daily dial-in logs
• Train and coach new baristas and junior team members
• Support floor leadership by directing coffee-side service, cleanliness, and pace
• Troubleshoot machinery and workflow issues
• Maintain inventory of coffee, milks, syrups, and cleaning supplies
• Uphold high sanitation standards and enforce FIFO and cleaning checklists
• Partner with the FOH team to ensure smooth shift transitions
• Share enthusiasm and product knowledge with guests

What You Bring

• At least 2 years of experience in specialty coffee or fast-paced café environments
• Comfort leading a team and providing in-the-moment coaching
• Working knowledge of espresso machine maintenance and dialing in, full training available
• Passion for coffee, people, and warm hospitality
• Ability to stay grounded and effective in high-volume scenarios
• Organized, clean, and detail-oriented
• Familiarity with Toast POS is a plus

Let’s Build Something Together

We’re hiring leaders who want to be part of a values-driven, community-oriented team. If you’re passionate about hospitality, culture, and helping people feel seen — we’d love to meet you.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Consumer Services

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