Barista - Earn up to $19/hr*!
About Us
Better Buzz Coffee Roasters is a lifestyle-driven company that believes in energy, authenticity, and community. We create experiences that make a difference, starting with the first smile and ending with the last sip.
Responsibilities
- Deliver the Better Buzz experience through fast, friendly, and genuine service
- Be knowledgeable about our coffee, tea, food, and specialty drinks
- Prepare and serve beverages and food consistently following recipe standards
- Work all café positions — our baristas are cross-trained and adaptable, including working in our kitchens to make food to order
- Keep our spaces clean, safe – always ready for guests and teammates
- Produces proper drink and food items to standard recipe specifications
- Stock all necessary ingredients in accordance with each station's needs
- Follows health, safety and sanitation guidelines for all products and areas
Qualifications
- 1+ year experience in coffee, food service, or hospitality preferred
- Passion for great coffee and exceptional guest service
- Strong communicator with a positive, solution-oriented attitude
- Reliable, punctual, and available for nights, weekends and holidays and able to work 22 hours each week
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
Perks of the Buzz Life
- Free drinks & food on shift — fuel up with your favorite Buzz
- 35% discount on retail, food & drinks when off shift
- Opportunities for growth and a clear pathway for development
- Dedicated training with a certified Training Ambassador
- Paid sick time and competitive industry pay
- Fun, high-energy environment surrounded by people who love what they do
Compensation
Base pay is $15.15 per hour. In addition to base pay, our team members also receive tips averaging approximately $4.00 per hour. Although tips can vary and are not guaranteed, our amazing customers regularly reward our team with generous gratuities for the great service and Buzz Life energy we bring every day. Actual amounts may differ based on location, hours worked, quality of service, and customer discretion. Average tips reflect 2024 reporting.
About Better Buzz
Founded in 2002 by two college students with a dream and a coffee cart, Better Buzz has grown into a thriving community with locations across California, Nevada, and Arizona. We roast our own organic, fair trade, and rainforest-certified coffee weekly! We’re serious about quality, connection, and having a blast while doing it. At Better Buzz, you’re not just making coffee — you’re making people’s day. Come live the Buzz Life. Learn more about us at www.betterbuzzcoffee.com.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer that celebrates the unique differences of our diverse team. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and consider every qualified applicant without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class. Better Buzz is also committed to offering reasonable accommodation to qualified job applicants with disabilities.