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Barista Supervisor
Company : Lowes Foods
Location : Johns Island, SC, 29455
Job Type : Full Time
Date Posted : 3 January 2026
Overview
It's an exciting time to join Lowes Foods! In addition to being part of a family-owned and growing company, we offer great pay and excellent benefits including Medical, Dental, and Vision, 401K and Pension Plan, a discount for shopping, paid time off, weekly pay, and more!
To supervise and ensure our service, store standards, and merchandising programs are met. We provide guests with prompt friendly service, fresh roasted coffee, quality beverages and products in a clean atmosphere.
Pay starts at $16/hour.
Responsibilities
1. Ensure guests receive friendly, engaging service from our staff by providing guest demonstrations and samples using brewing and roasting equipment.
2. Achieve budgeted sales and profit. Maintains daily, weekly and period financial reports.
3. Operate the department in accordance to merchandising and operational guidelines and programs including proper inventory level of product and supplies.
4. Provide guidance, orientation, and training and performance feedback to ensure hosts are properly trained in product preparation and guest engagement is meeting our service standards.
5. Perform product preparation, receiving, stocking, rotating and guest service to achieve standards.
6. Perform cleaning tasks and sanitation and maintain safety throughout the department in accordance with the Lowes’ Foods standards.
7. Maintain department’s labor budget and scheduling standards.
8. Ensure PA announcements are performed on schedule.
9. Perform all other duties as assigned by management.
Qualifications
1. Friendly, engaging and outgoing personality.
2. Ability to work well with guests and coworkers.
3. Ability to lift 25 lbs. consistently and 50 lbs. occasionally.
4. Ability to read and understand information and direction.
5. Ability to supervise, train and develop people.
6. Demonstrated ability and willingness to learn multiple tasks and technical requirements of the job.
7. Possess effective communication, guest service and selling skills.
8. Ability to bend, kneel, and stand for extended period of time.
9. Ability to communicate effectively with Store Management and Merchandiser(s).
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Frequently asked questions
At Lowes Foods, the Barista Supervisor not only ensures smooth daily coffee service and quality product preparation but also leads and trains barista staff, fostering a friendly atmosphere and maintaining store standards. This blend of customer interaction and leadership drives both guest satisfaction and operational success.
Strong communication skills, patience, and the ability to mentor others are vital. The supervisor must inspire baristas to deliver engaging service, manage scheduling efficiently, and uphold cleanliness and safety standards, ensuring a cohesive team that meets both sales and guest experience goals.
Expect to oversee product quality, conduct guest demos, manage inventory, and ensure staff perform tasks like brewing, stocking, and sanitation properly. Additionally, scheduling labor within budget and maintaining merchandising standards are key daily duties for this supervisory role.
While formal certifications aren’t always mandatory, familiarity with coffee brewing techniques and safety protocols is highly valued. In Johns Island's competitive market, employers appreciate candidates with prior customer service experience and a willingness to learn specialized equipment.
Johns Island has a moderate demand for baristas due to its growing culinary scene. Applicants benefit from demonstrating strong interpersonal skills and flexibility, as employers often look for staff who can adapt to both customer service and supervisory responsibilities.
Lowes Foods provides a comprehensive package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, and pension plans, alongside perks like employee shopping discounts and weekly pay. These advantages often surpass standard offerings at smaller cafés, making it an attractive employer for supervisors.
The starting wage is approximately $16 per hour, aligning competitively with regional standards for supervisory barista roles. This rate reflects the blend of hands-on coffee preparation and leadership duties expected in this position.
Experience in coaching and developing barista teams is highly advantageous. Lowes Foods values supervisors who can effectively train staff in brewing techniques and guest engagement, ensuring consistent service quality and operational efficiency.
Supervisors may need to navigate seasonal fluctuations in customer traffic and adapt staffing accordingly. Additionally, maintaining high standards in a family-owned, community-focused store requires balancing personalized service with operational goals.
This role acts as a bridge between the barista team and store management, ensuring that merchandising aligns with company standards and that daily financial targets are met. Supervisors also coordinate inventory levels and schedules to optimize department performance.