The Shift Lead position is one of those roles that is very misunderstood. Often a title given to baristas for whom the boss wants to retain or established as a position to police a shift that has problems thsat run deeper than mere adheranse to standards, a shidft lead can feel confused, forgoten about and conflicted due to a lack intentionality in establishing this role in the cafe.
Today we are going to talk to owners and baristas alike. For owners, about how to determine is a lead role is needed, how to establish it well if it in fact is necessary, and what you need to follow through on ton resource and lead the lead well. For baristas, if you find yourself in this role, what are ways you can work well for the benefit of your barista peers, how can you make sure you get what you need from management, and what can this role do to help your career.
There are a lot of thoughts here about this misunderstood and often misapplied role and I hope some of this really lands for you and helps you thrive.
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