Barista
About the job
At Blue Bottle Coffee, a Barista is someone who is passionate about coffee, culinary items, sustainability, and creating incredible guest experiences grounded in care and respect. We invite you to grow as a team member and create community through coffee with us.
Responsibilities
- Deliver exceptional hospitality to our guests, your fellow teammates, and all of our vendors and suppliers
- Make and serve a selection of delicious beverages with a variety of different brewing and preparation methods
- Prepare and serve delicious food
- Stay knowledgeable about Blue Bottle’s current beverage and food offerings and preparation techniques, continuously cultivating your own curiosity and knowledge through in-house tastings, cuppings, and trainings
- Taste our Blue Bottle beverages regularly to ensure quality, uphold our standards, and develop your palate
- Create community in our cafes by sharing your joy and knowledge of coffee with our guests, and inspire your fellow teammates to do the same
- Support your team by taking joy in the tasks that keep the cafe running smoothly and beautifully—these tasks may vary but can include cleaning, clearing and washing dishes, sweeping, dusting, mopping, cleaning and organizing condiment stations, and taking out trash
- Uphold and follow all health, food safety, and safety guidelines
- Promote a safe and respectful working environment
Requirements
- Basic math and computer skills
- A flexible schedule and are available to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays
Qualifications
- Eligible to work in the United States and 18 years of age or older
Skills
- Passionate about coffee, food, and creating inclusive hospitality experiences
- Reliable and consistent—your leader and teammates can always depend on you to be punctual and bring your A-game
- Thoughtful and able to anticipate our guests’ needs
- Obsessed with the details, you love honing your craft and understand the nourishing powers in each cup of coffee and each plate of delicious food
- Excited about taking on new experiences and possess a can-do attitude
Benefits
- We offer comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage for eligible employees starting on your first day
- We provide best-in-class coffee training and continuing education
- We have a 401(k) plan
- We offer paid time off & paid volunteer hours
- We provide a 50% discount on all products, both online and in-cafe; this includes food, beverages, whole-bean coffee, and merchandise
- We give 2 free drinks during shifts for cafe team members
- We provide a flexible spending account & commuter benefits
- We have an Employee Assistance Program
Pay
$18.00 per hour + tips averaging approximately $5-10 per shift hour
Schedule
Café Incentive Program $18 - $18 an hour
Additional Benefits Information
Blue Bottle is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value an open mind, dedication to work, and a collaborative spirit. We hire based on these qualities, a job’s requirements, our business’s needs, and an applicant’s qualifications. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind in the hiring process or in the workplace. We comply with the ADA and provide reasonable accommodations that allow qualified applicants/employees to perform the essential functions of the job. We also provide reasonable religious accommodations to applicants/employees to allow them to practice their bona fide religious beliefs. To request an accommodation, contact your People Partner.
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