Barista

About the role

James Perse, a California-based lifestyle brand, is opening its first café in West Hollywood with a target opening date of early September 2025. The Barista will serve as a critical brand ambassador for the business by modeling and embodying the spirit and behaviors of the James Perse brand. A great candidate for this role will be a quick and willing learner, have an eye for detail, and have an outgoing, confident, and customer-focused service style.

Responsibilities

• Embody and demonstrate the excellence and spirit of the James Perse brand
• Deliver exceptional customer experiences in accordance with company standards
• Demonstrate mastery of the café menu and a strong grasp of general specialty coffee and tea concepts
• Prepare specialty coffee, tea, and other items to exacting company standards
• Build community and rapport with regular customers
• Prepare bulk drink bases and cold brew, pre-portion ingredients, and perform other back-of-house prep tasks
• Maintain the highest standards of cleanliness and organization throughout the café area
• Deliver orders to tables, clean dishes, bus tables, and perform other general café tasks
• Adhere to loss prevention and security policies, credit card policies, and procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned by Store Management, including receiving and verification of inventory, various back-of-house functions, and cash duties
• Comply with all store/company policies, practices, and procedures

Requirements

• 6 months to 1 year of experience in a fast-paced specialty coffee environment
• Strong coffee knowledge
• Willingness to learn how to educate and inform customers about coffee products
• Outgoing, friendly, and confident demeanor
• Passionate about building customer base and working on new concepts
• Physical requirements: able to bend, stand for long periods of time, climb ladders, lift and move boxes up to 50 lbs
• California food handlers card required

Pay

This position pays $20.00 – $22.00 per hour plus tips.