Barnes & Noble
The Lead Barista role at Barnes & Noble involves guiding the café team to maintain compelling product presentations and overseeing the efficient running of the café. This hands-on leadership position creates a welcoming environment where baristas feel supported and can bring forward questions or concerns. The role requires mastering operational competencies, coaching team members, and ensuring high standards in customer service, cleanliness, and loss prevention.
Barnes & Noble is a leading U.S. bookseller operating a nationwide network of retail bookstores and an online store (BN.com) that sells books, magazines, toys, games, gifts, and educational products. The company also offers the NOOK digital platform and e-readers, along with in-store events, cafés, and community-focused shopping experiences. After a 2019 acquisition by Elliott Advisors, CEO James Daunt emphasized improving store operations, curated inventory, and local autonomy. Customers choose Barnes & Noble for its broad selection, large physical footprint, and the combination of in-person discovery with online convenience.
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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Barnes & Noble didn’t post a salary, so this is our estimate from similar listings.
9% below the average for this role