Lead Barista / Café Operator (Growth to Ownership Opportunity)

Location

Montreal Rd., Ottawa, ON

(Inside a medical building – weekday daytime hours)

Job Type

Full-Time (Monday to Friday)

Schedule

7:00 AM – 3:00 PM

(No evenings. No weekends.)

Compensation

$18.00/hour + tips

Growth path toward leadership and potential ownership opportunity

About the Role

This is not a typical barista position.

We are looking for someone who wants more than just a shift-based role—someone who is interested in running a café, with the potential to grow into a future ownership or franchise opportunity.

This location operates in a professional medical building environment, serving a consistent weekday customer base. The role requires someone who is confident working independently, managing all aspects of daily operations, and delivering a high-quality coffee experience.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Dialing in espresso and preparing high-quality third-wave coffee beverages
• Managing the day-to-day operation of the café independently
• Preparing light food offerings (sandwiches, soups, salads)
• Opening and closing the café
• Maintaining cleanliness, organization, and food safety standards
• Managing inventory levels and communicating restocking needs
• Providing friendly, efficient service to a regular customer base

What We’re Looking For

• Strong coffee experience (required)
• Confident working independently and taking ownership of a space
• Solid understanding of espresso extraction, milk texturing, and workflow
• Basic kitchen / food prep experience (sandwiches, soups, salads)
• Reliable, organized, and self-directed
• Someone who takes pride in their work and environment
• Interest in growing into a leadership or ownership role is a major asset

Why This Role Is Different

• No evenings or weekends
• Consistent weekday schedule
• Opportunity to run a café with autonomy
• Direct exposure to business operations
• Clear path toward future partnership or ownership opportunities for the right candidate

How to Apply

Please apply with your resume and a short note about your coffee experience and interest in this role.