Barista & Support Manager

Description

Summary: Join LOOK.Sharp Café as a Daytime Barista & Support Manager, blending hands-on service with team coordination and customer experience in a welcoming international hub. Highlights: 1. Supportive, creative work environment valuing initiative and teamwork 2. Opportunities for growth within the LOOK.Sharp brand 3. Daytime schedule with steady hours in a vibrant community café **About Us** LOOK.Sharp Café is part of Porto’s international creative hub, known for its welcoming atmosphere, great coffee, and events that bring people together. Our small space attracts a mix of locals, expats, and travellers — a community that values good service, good vibes, and good company. We’re looking for a **Daytime Barista \& Support Manager** to join our team and help keep things running smoothly day\-to\-day. This role mixes hands\-on café service with team coordination and customer experience management. **Who you are** You’re reliable, organised, and friendly — someone who genuinely enjoys hospitality and connecting with people. You take pride in great coffee and efficient service, but you’re also a team player who can step up to support others and keep the café running at its best. You’re comfortable taking initiative, solving small problems before they grow, and maintaining a calm, professional energy during busy shifts. **What you’ll be doing** * Opening and managing daytime café operations * Preparing and serving high\-quality coffee, drinks, and simple food items * Warmly welcoming guests, managing reservations, and supporting our friendly, international atmosphere * Coordinating with the service and kitchen teams to keep everything flowing smoothly * Assisting with stock checks and inventory tracking * Helping brief and guide part\-time staff or new team members when needed * Maintaining high standards of cleanliness, setup, and presentation across the café **Skills and Experience** * Previous café, barista, or hospitality experience (ideally in a fast\-paced or international environment) * Strong communication skills in English (Portuguese a plus) * Comfortable with basic POS systems, cash handling, and customer service tools * Positive attitude, attention to detail, and willingness to learn **What we’re offering** This is a fixed salary role with opportunity for revenue based bonuses \& monthly assessment based tipping structure. * A daytime schedule with steady hours * A supportive, creative work environment that values initiative and teamwork * Opportunities to grow into new responsibilities within the LOOK.Sharp brand (events, management, or operations) * Base salary plus tips and potential performance\-based bonuses tied to café revenue targets **Why this role matters** LOOK.Sharp Café is more than just a café — it’s part of a growing brand that blends hospitality, community, and creativity. You’ll join a small, motivated team where good communication and energy make all the difference. Job Types: Full\-time, Contract, Commission, Permanent Contract length: 6 months Pay: 1,050\.00€ \- 1,150\.00€ per month Application Question(s): * What specifically about your experience or skills do you believe is well\-suited for LOOK.Sharp Cafe? * What is your available start date? * What specific item from our menu or service that we offer, do you find unusual or very interesting and explain why? Work Location: In person