Barista
About the Role
French Truck Coffee is a family-owned specialty coffee company based in New Orleans, built on a simple idea: great coffee, great food, and great hospitality. What started with roasting coffee in a laundry room and delivering beans in a little yellow truck has grown into cafés and roasteries across the South—but our focus has remained the same: quality, freshness, and caring for people.
At French Truck, being a Barista is not just a coffee job—it’s a fast-paced hospitality role where consistency, urgency, attention to detail, and genuine care for guests matter every day. We are looking for people who want to be part of a team that takes pride in craftsmanship, hospitality, and creating an experience guests remember.
What Success Looks Like
- Consistent Hospitality – Every guest receives a warm, attentive, and professional experience—regardless of volume, familiarity, or the pace of service.
- Urgency & Awareness – You move with purpose, stay aware of guest flow and team needs, and do not wait to be told what to do.
- Craft & Standards – You execute beverages and food items to spec every time. No shortcuts. Consistency matters.
- Ownership & Reliability – You show up on time, prepared to work, and take responsibility for your role and your environment.
- Coachability & Adaptability – You receive feedback professionally, apply it quickly, and continuously improve.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and serve coffee, espresso beverages, tea, and food items
- Maintain cleanliness and organization throughout the café
- Deliver excellent hospitality and guest engagement
- Support team operations during busy periods
- Follow all recipes, systems, and procedures consistently
Is This Role a Fit?
This Role Is NOT a Fit If You
- Prefer a slow-paced or low-pressure environment
- Need constant direction to remain productive
- Struggle to receive or apply feedback
- Frequently cut corners or ignore standards
This Role IS a Great Fit If You
- Enjoy fast-paced hospitality environments
- Take pride in consistency and quality
- Work well as part of a team
- Want to learn and improve every shift