About the La Cabra

La Cabra is built on a passion for coffee, craftsmanship, and hospitality. What started in Aarhus, Denmark, has grown into an internationally recognized brand, yet our focus remains the same—bringing exceptional coffee and bakery experiences to life. Our team is dedicated to quality, transparency, and seasonality, ensuring every cup and every pastry reflects our values.

We’re always looking for curious, skilled, and service-driven people to join our team in New York. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and take pride in delivering genuine hospitality, we’d love to hear from you.

Job description

As a Shift Lead at La Cabra, you’ll take on both barista responsibilities and leadership tasks, helping to maintain a high-functioning, efficient, and welcoming café environment. You’ll work closely with the Lead Barista and fellow Shift Leads to support the team, uphold our quality standards, and ensure seamless daily operations. This role requires strong communication, multitasking, and leadership skills to guide the team effectively.

Daily Operations & Task Management

Oversee shift operations, ensuring all daily tasks are completed efficiently.
Write out the daily task list and delegate responsibilities throughout the shift.
Ensure all opening and closing checklists are completed to standard.

Team Support & Training

Assist in position changes and break management when the Lead Barista is absent.
Support and train baristas on opening/closing procedures and workflow expectations.
Act as a role model for professionalism, efficiency, and customer service.
Stay up-to-date with all internal updates via Ziik and weekly team briefings.

Inventory & Quality Control

Properly store newly received items using FIFO procedures.
Maintain awareness of stock levels and communicate needs to leadership.
Ensure all coffee, bakery, and service items meet La Cabra’s quality standards.

Cash Handling & Customer Service

Handle cash drawer counts during opening and closing shifts.
Address customer inquiries and concerns when the Café Manager and Lead Barista are unavailable.

Team Engagement & Communication

Maintain a spotless and well-organized café, including the bar and guest areas.
Clean and care for all espresso and brewing equipment to ensure peak performance.
Follow all NYC Department of Health guidelines to maintain a safe and compliant environment.

Ideal candidate

Strong communication and leadership skills.
Passion for coffee, hospitality, and teamwork.
Ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced café environment.
A detail-oriented and proactive approach to operations and quality control.
Full-time availability to ensure consistency in leadership and training.
Ability to remain on your feet for extended periods.

Why join us?

At La Cabra, we believe that coffee is more than just a drink.

Stepping into a leadership role at La Cabra means becoming part of a team that values craft, connection, and continuous growth. We are committed to creating an environment where both our guests and our team can engage with exceptional coffee, baked goods, and service. If you’re looking for a role where you can develop your leadership skills, contribute to a thriving café culture, and be part of an internationally respected coffee brand, we’d love to hear from you.

• Work with one of the world’s most respected coffee brands

• Be part of a passionate, quality-driven team.

• Join us in our beautiful café in New York, surrounded by like-minded coffee professionals.

• Opportunities for growth, education, and professional development.

Apply now and let’s start the conversation

If you’re excited about the idea of joining La Cabra but don’t see an open position, we still want to hear from you!

Submit your application and tell us why you’d be a great fit—we’re always looking for talent to join our growing team.

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La Cabra is a modern coffee and bakery company that began its journey in Aarhus, Denmark in 2012. What started as a small shop outside the city center quickly transformed into a dedicated team aiming to bring new and exciting taste experiences to audiences worldwide. Over the past few years, we have expanded our coffee horizons, moving to a larger roastery in Copenhagen and opening our first international locations. Today La Cabra consists of roasteries in both Copenhagen and New York, bakeries in Aarhus, Thailand, Oman and New York, as well as cafes and wholesale partners worldwide, and a webshop that ships our products to more than 50 countries.

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