Vance Air Force Base is excited to be opening a new coffee shop! Great coffee starts with great people, and we are seeking a Lead Barista to help launch our newest café experience. Part-Time (20 to 34 hours weekly) Eligible for Health & Life Insurance, 401K, and PTO Eligible for multiple pay increases over time, upon successful performance (Within-grade-increase). Access to base amenities (gym, childcare facility, golf, craft programs, and more!)
1. As a working leader, performs the following types of duties: provides day-to-day advice and guidance to Coffee Shop employees for work assignments; relays instructions from the supervisor for work assignments; gets the work started and sets the work pace; demonstrates work methods; ensures that worksite materials and tools are available; and ensures that employees follow security, safety and housekeeping rules. 2.
Prepares specialty beverages in a free-standing coffee operation. Crafting an extensive menu of beverages including but not limited to lattes, espresso, americanos, brewed coffees, frappuccinos, and cappuccinos; using a commercial grade coffee machine and other related machinery (mixer, frother, etc.). Serves other mixed (non-alcoholic) beverages such as iced coffees, fruit drinks, smoothies and more by selecting proper ingredients and following recipes. 3.
Creates beverages by following the requirements of each type of drink including but not limited to; preheating the filter, adjusting the ratio of its components, and the difference in frothing and steaming milk. Advises customers regarding the different drink choices and brewing options. Adjusts recipes for customers if requested. 4. Serves and prepares assorted items such as sandwiches, cookies, muffins, pastries etc. 5.
Sets up coffee shop for operation and obtains cash bank. Performs receiving and disbursing cashier duties. Prepares documentation for cash funds accountability. Performs inventory and identifies items for re-ordering. Orders supply using NAF purchase card (P-Card). 6. Sets up and maintains area to ensure that it is neat and clean. Routinely cleans work surfaces, coffee machine, equipment, and utensils between uses.
Cleans tables for customers and replenishes condiment items and stock as necessary. Re-fills the coffee bean grinders. Collects and transfers trash form work area to disposal area. Washes, scrapes, soaks, dishes and utensils. Performs heavy duty cleaning tasks as required in the work area (floors, walls, ceilings) and on/under/behind equipment including coffee machines and refrigerators.
Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does not allow for education substitution. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program.
It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
This position is with Air Education and Training Command, Department of the Air Force.
The posted pay range is $20.04 – $20.87/hr.
Applications close on 2026-10-01.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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