Hiring & Onboarding
Barista Job Description Template + Hiring Secrets Coffee Shops Need
By: Kerry McCreadie
Hire your next barista faster with a ready-to-use job description template.
Kerry McCreadie is the Senior Manager of Organic Growth at Homebase, leading SEO and content strategy for small businesses with hourly teams. With over 10 years of experience, Kerry has developed hundreds of templates and resources for business owners. They've run an arts and culture nonprofit for over a decade and operated their own photography business, bringing hands-on small business understanding to everything they create.
Kerry's Articles
Managing a Small Business
Back of house: What you need to know about hiring, and fostering a sustainable BOH culture
By: Kerry McCreadie
Back of house runs the show. Get the full breakdown of how it works.
Hiring & Onboarding
25 restaurant interview questions to help you hire the right team
By: Kerry McCreadie
25 interview questions to ask before your next restaurant hire.
Starting a Small Business
How to Open a Bookstore Cafe
By: Kerry McCreadie
A bookstore cafe needs two licenses, two layouts, and two inventories.
Starting a Small Business
How to Buy a Franchise and Make it Work for You
By: Kerry McCreadie
Buying a franchise? Break down costs, steps, and what makes it work.
Sales & Labor Costs
How Much Does it Cost to Start a Bakery in 2026?
By: Kerry McCreadie
Bakery startup costs vary widely. Know what to budget before you begin.