Barista

Job Description

Job Description

A great barista loves to communicate with staff and customers, genuinely making people's day with heartfelt hospitality. If passionately demonstrating knowledge and consistency is paramount to you, we want to hear from you! Positive leadership, team building and execution of coffee offerings is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare excellent coffee and espresso drinks

• Demonstrate proficiency in milk texturing and latte art

• Provide excellent customer service

• Engage and interface with customers

• Maintain a calm working environment during high volume periods

• Demonstrate punctuality

• Explain and sell whole bean coffee, retail merchandise, brewing tools and accessories

• Continually restock and face merchandise shelves

• Perform open, close and side-work duties as defined by cafe checklists

• Multi-task and demonstrate initiative with routine tasks

• Handle money with accuracy and accountability

• Communicate clearly and directly with cafe manager about any issues that arise

• Seek opportunities for job training

• Participate in Caffe Vita community events and coffee cuppings

• Support change and thrive in an adaptable environment

Company Standards Are Follow

• Represent yourself as an ambassador to the brand at all times

• Demonstrate an unyielding commitment to excellence

• Hold yourself accountable to deliver results

• Challenge yourself to exceed set goals and objectives

• Take responsibility for personal professional growth

• Serve as a positive example for co-workers

• Communicate with others directly, honestly & in a timely manner

• Approach change with confidence and enthusiasm

• Make sound & timely decisions based on experience & judgment

• Be pro-active in providing solutions

• Promote creativity & innovation

Compensation & Benefits

• Phoenix $15.50/hr + Tips
• Tips typically average $10-15 per hour.
• Employees are eligible for Paid Time Off, medical/dental insurance coverage(if working 25 hours or more per week) and a 401k with matching for full time employees(30 hours or more per week).
• All Seattle employees qualify for Sick and Safe Time (varies by State)
• Mentorship and positive work environment
• Free coffee/tea drinks while on shift
• Employee discounts on merchandise, whole bean coffee and food items