Liminal Barista (Lighthouse Mission Coffee Shop)
About The Position
The Liminal Barista supports the daily operations of Liminal Coffee, Lighthouse Mission Ministries’ nonprofit coffee shop and job-training environment. This role is responsible for supporting baristas and trainees, ensuring excellent guest service, and maintaining a welcoming, orderly environment that embodies LMM’s values of hospitality, dignity, restoration, and hope. The Barista role acts as a steady on-the-floor presence, helping oversee workflow, quality standards, and staff support. This position plays a crucial role in supporting job-training participants and modeling LMM’s grace-based accountability philosophy.
Requirements
- Agreement with the Lighthouse Mission’s Statement of Faith and adherence to the Life & Personal Covenant, as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
- A passion for serving Jesus and making the Gospel known through mercy ministry. The successful candidate will have an active church/prayer life.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency with POS systems and basic software (Google Workspace or Microsoft Office).
- Ability to multitask and stay calm under pressure.
- Reliable, flexible, and willing to take initiative.
- Execution of a confidentiality agreement.
- Ability to successfully pass pre-employment background screenings.
Responsibilities
- Oversee workflow, cleanliness, and café presentation
- Perform opening and closing procedures as scheduled
- Provide on-shift guidance and encouragement to baristas and trainees
- Uphold a positive, professional, grace-filled team atmosphere
- Demonstrate proper drink preparation and uphold quality control
- Deliver exceptional hospitality and foster a welcoming environment
- Resolve customer concerns with warmth and professionalism
- Promote Liminal’s mission, brand, and community-oriented ethos through guest interactions
- Support participants in their vocational training and personal development
- Model LMM’s grace-based accountability and relational care
- Participate in Christian devotionals, prayer, and relational ministry as needed
- Work collaboratively with the Coffee Manager, Shift Leads and Barista Trainees
- Communicate effectively with all staff and relay shift updates
- Participate in staff meetings and ongoing training
- Perform any additional duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
