Lead Barista Den Haag, The Hague

Lead Barista Location: Den Haag (Vos in Tuinstraat 3), starting in June.

About Wakuli We love great coffee. That’s why we’re building an alternative coffee industry that actually works. For both farmers and consumers. We work directly with farmer groups around the world, set up transparent, traceable export lines, roast the beans ourselves and sell the coffee straight to customers. Those short supply chains make sure farmers always get a good price. We are found in 21 (and counting) bars across the Netherlands, and online through our own platform. For customers that means freshly roasted specialty coffee that’s easy to access, relatively affordable and just seriously delicious. We’re building the new coffee brand of the 21st century with a team of like-minded innovators from all over the world.

Job Description What You’ll Do During your working days, you'll be behind the bar – welcoming guests, brewing coffee, sharing the Wakuli story, and ensuring the store is clean and filled with positive energy.

Additional Responsibilities Act as shift lead

Assign daily tasks and make sure they are completed.

Solve minor issues on the floor and elevate when needed.

Scheduling

Build and maintain the weekly roster for your store.

Ensure proper shift coverage based on availability and store needs.

Team training&coaching

Train new baristas in service standards, coffee quality and Wakuli culture.

Coach team members on the job and provide regular feedback.

Stock&inventory

Monitor stock levels and place weekly orders (with store manager approval).

Support with monthly inventory counts and ensure stock accuracy.

Store hygiene&safety

Uphold hygiene and safety standards (HACCP).

Ensure a clean, safe and compliant store environment.

What You Bring

At least 2 years of experience in retail or hospitality.

Fluent in English and preferably Dutch.

Strong knowledge of, or willingness to quickly learn about, specialty coffee.

Excellent communication skills and emotional intelligence.

Available for at least 16 hours per week (3–4 shifts), including at least one shift on Saturday or Sunday.

What We Offer

The opportunity to make a real difference in the world.

A pioneering environment with a lot of responsibility and a steep learning curve– we offer ongoing training and knowledge sharing.

The best coffee and direct access to all relevant information, including connections with our farmer partners around the world.

Talented, international, and impact-driven colleagues (110+ people from 30+ countries) with strong team spirit.

€16.40 per hour plus 10.64% holiday days and 8% holiday pay resulting in a gross salary of €19.46- per hour.

What We Value

Exceptional service: Top-level service, even under pressure. The bar feels like a neighborhood café where people can relax.

Attention to detail: A clean environment, delicious coffee, and up-to-date knowledge about the origins of our products create an experience worth returning for.

Respect: We work in a team where everyone feels respected and safe to speak their mind.

We make each other better: We give each other feedback on a regular basis in order to make everybody better.

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