Barista
Drift Coffee & Kitchen · Wilmington, NC · Yesterday
On-siteManagementFull-time
Benefits
- 401(k) matching
- Competitive salary
- Employee discounts
- Opportunity for advancement
- Training & development
- Wellness resources
About the role
Drift is a collection of independent cafes serving fresh, holistic foods and beverages while offering an interactive experience to each and every guest. The experience drives connections between people. As a team, we are united by this everyday.
Founded in 2014, we are dedicated to making a positive impact on each guest through delicious coffee and made-to-order food.
Responsibilities
- Create exceptional coffee experiences while delivering warm, genuine hospitality.
- Follow food safety, sanitation, and hygiene standards.
- Wash hands, change gloves, and use tools correctly at all times.
- Maintain proper temperature control and storage.
- Keep work areas clean and food-safe.
- Speak up immediately if something is unsafe or incorrect.
- Never cut corners on safety, even when busy.
- Follow recipes, builds, and standards exactly.
- Care about taste, appearance, and consistency.
- Check your own work before it goes out.
- Fix mistakes instead of sending them.
- Ask for help when unsure rather than guessing.
- Greet guests warmly with eye contact and positive energy.
- Use Drift hospitality language and behaviors.
- Stay calm, respectful, and friendly under pressure.
- Thank guests and invite them back.
- Represent Drift with professionalism.
- Move with urgency and purpose.
- Stay aware of what’s happening around you.
- Anticipate what’s needed next.
- Keep your station organized and ready.
- Adjust quickly as volume changes.
- Know your role and execute it consistently.
- Communicate clearly with teammates and leaders.
- Jump in to help when the team needs support.
- Show up on time, prepared, and ready to work.