Barista

About the role

The barista role is a team-oriented position for individuals familiar with basic customer service principles and food and beverage safety. Baristas support SpaceX’s mission by providing quality customer service, a welcoming atmosphere, and accurate order fulfillment to boost morale and productivity across the company.

You will set up, operate, and maintain a clean and safe workstation, assist with daily prep tasks, and help the team meet time and quality standards. Responsibilities include cleaning and maintaining equipment (e.g., drip coffee stations, espresso machines), providing excellent customer service, and managing inventory or supply orders.

Responsibilities

• Set up, work, and maintain a clean and safe workstation
• Complete daily prep tasks
• Help the team meet time and quality standards set by supervisor
• Clean and maintain departmental tools and equipment (e.g., drip coffee stations, espresso machines)
• Provide good customer service
• Inventory and order supplies as needed

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 2+ years of customer service experience in a food service environment that includes coffee and beverage services
• Must be available to work 1st Shift A: Monday - Friday, start time between 5AM - 8 AM
• Ability to carry large heavy items (up to 25 lbs.) unassisted
• Ability to stand for long periods of time (up to 8 hours a day)
• Ability to work all shifts, overtime, and weekends as needed
• Ability to perform frequent bending, stooping, and lifting of objects
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), Refugee under 8 U.S.C.1157, or Asylee under 8 U.S.C.1158, or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State

Preferred Skills and Experience

• 3+ years of customer service-related experience in a food service environment that includes coffee and beverage services
• Sound understanding of food safety and sanitation practices
• Possession of or willingness to obtain WA food handler card
• Manual espresso machine experience
• High level of professionalism
• Experience in a corporate environment
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office, Excel, and Outlook)
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Willingness to learn and take guidance from others

Pay

• Level 1: $22.50/hour
• Level 2: $24.50/hour
• Level 3: $27.00/hour

Your actual level and base salary will be determined based on job-related knowledge, skills, education, and experience.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (discounted stock purchases)
• Long-term incentives (company stock or cash awards)
• Potential discretionary bonuses
• 3 weeks of paid vacation
• 10 or more paid holidays per year
• Paid sick time (Washington State employees)
• Company shuttles for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office (Monday to Friday)
• Various discounts and perks