Lead Barista / Manager
3 days ago
Saint Annes on the Sea
Head Barista / Store Manager GOODLIFE – Plant-Based Superfood Kitchen & Coffee House 📍 Lytham St Annes (St Annes-on-Sea) Job Type: Full-time Schedule: Daytime operation (no late-night service) Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience About GOODLIFE GOODLIFE is a plant-based superfood kitchen and coffee house built around wellbeing, community, and positive energy. We serve high-quality specialty coffee alongside superfood bowls, smoothies, juices, and functional drinks — all made with intention, integrity, and exceptional flavour. We believe the people creating great food and coffee should also experience balance, purpose, and pride in what they do. The Role We are looking for an exceptional Head Barista / Store Manager to lead the coffee bar and front-of-house operation at GOODLIFE. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who truly lives and breathes coffee, thrives on customer connection, and is confident running a service environment day-to-day. You will be the face of our coffee offering, setting the standard for drink quality, service, and atmosphere — while also playing a key role in the smooth running of the store. This role offers real ownership, creative input, and the opportunity to grow with the business. Key Responsibilities Coffee & Bar Leadership • Lead the coffee bar day-to-day with confidence and consistency, • Prepare exceptional espresso-based drinks, iced coffees, matcha, chai, and plant-based specials, • Maintain high standards across coffee quality, workflow, and presentation, • Oversee front-of-house operations and daily service flow, • Lead, train, and support barista and FOH team members, • Set the tone for warm, welcoming, and professional service, • Ensure cleanliness, organisation, and food safety standards are met, • Create genuine connections with customers and build community, • Share coffee knowledge with confidence and enthusiasm, • Be a visible leader who embodies GOODLIFE’s values and energy, • Contribute ideas to improve service, systems, and the overall experience About You You are someone who: • Is genuinely passionate about specialty coffee and barista craft, • Produces consistently high-quality espresso and specialty drinks, • Has strong coffee knowledge and enjoys educating customers, • Brings positive energy and confidence to the floor, • Takes pride in quality, consistency, and presentation, • Is organised, proactive, and comfortable leading a team, • Enjoys responsibility and ownership Why Work at GOODLIFE? • 100% plant-based, values-driven environment, • Daytime operation — no late nights, • Supportive, positive team culture, • Creative input welcomed — your ideas matter, • A chance to make this role your own and grow with the brand How to Apply 📩 Apply with your CV and a short note telling us why coffee matters to you and why you’d love to be part of GOODLIFE. *