Barista

Equator Coffees began in 1995 when founders Helen Russell and Brooke McDonnell started roasting coffee in a Marin County, CA garage. With an obsessive commitment to green coffee sourcing and unparalleled roasting expertise, Equator has spent over 30 years championing sustainable and fair-trade coffee practices. Today, Equator is a retail and wholesale coffee roaster and coffee farm owner with twelve cafes across California. Women-owned, LGBTQ-founded, and an early adopter of Fair Trade and Regenerative Organic certifications, Equator was the first California coffee roaster to achieve B Corp Certification.

About the role

The Barista is all about hospitality. You will provide a memorable experience to every customer, act with integrity and respect, maintain a safe and clean environment, deliver consistent quality beverages and food, and share your passion for Equator’s coffees.

Responsibilities

• Share knowledge and passion for Equator’s coffee with customers
• Deliver consistent, high-quality beverages and food
• Communicate product information confidently and accurately to customers
• Maintain a clean café environment, including back of house, bar areas, lobbies, and patios
• Properly handle and maintain coffee and food equipment
• Follow cash-handling and register policies to support store profitability
• Assist in training and developing new employees
• Work at various café stations as needed
• Adhere to company policies, procedures, and processes, and contribute ideas for improvement
• Attend scheduled training sessions and staff meetings to stay updated on coffee, tea, merchandise, and menu changes

Requirements

• Current state-issued Food Handler Card
• Retail and/or customer service experience (coffee experience preferred)
• Ability to prioritize the customer and provide hospitable, inclusive service
• Passion and curiosity for coffee and tea
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Professional and respectful demeanor
• Cash-handling experience
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Must be at least 16 years old

Pay

$18.75 per hour. Hours are part-time or full-time based on availability and may vary with business needs.

Benefits

Available to all employees:

• Commuter Benefits (pre-tax parking and transit)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – free physical, mental health, financial, and legal coaching
• Free mental health app subscription
• Employee discount on merchandise, coffee gear, and café purchases
• Continuing coffee education classes
• Free coffee
• Paid Time Off for voting on Election Day

After 60 days of employment:

• Healthcare Benefits (for full-time employees working over 30 hours per week):
  • 100% employer-covered premium medical insurance
  • Voluntary Insurance Plans (dental, vision, long-term disability, pet, and supplementary life insurance)
  • Employer-covered life insurance premium
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for healthcare and dependent care

After 90 days of employment:

• Holiday Pay (eight Equator-observed holidays per year)
• Paid Time Off with tenured increases for full-time employees
• 1 paid volunteer day per year

After six months of employment:

• 401K with up to a 4% company match on employee contributions