Barista PT (Venice)
About The Position
Groundwork Coffee specializes in batch-roasted, certified organic coffees and artisanal teas. From its origins as a rare book store and cafe in 1990, Groundwork evolved into one of Southern California's first certified organic coffee roasters and the largest in Los Angeles. The company is a local pioneer in fair trade and ethically sourced coffee and tea, committed to sustainable business practices, including direct relationships with growers and importers who promote responsible production. Groundwork maintains a steadfast commitment to quality, sustainability, and community. The company is seeking an outgoing, energetic, and community-centric Barista to join its growing team and jump-start their career. This role involves leveraging knowledge and experience in specialty coffee, tea, and drink preparation, and exposure to various facets of third-wave café operations. As a Groundwork Barista, you will be proficient with manual espresso equipment and the company's organic product offerings, taking pride in producing high-quality beverages while striving for continuous growth and improvement. The ideal candidate enjoys customer interaction over coffee or tea, possesses a friendly and welcoming attitude, and is enthusiastic about perfecting their craft.
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships
- Ability to learn and apply new knowledge or skills for your work
- Knowledge of proper bar cleaning methods including manual espresso equipment
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment and cooperate seamlessly with co-workers, management, and shift leaders
- Ability to work & think independently, make quality decisions in the absence of a supervisor
- Perform math computations (add, subtract, divide, and multiply)
- Ability to lift and or move up to 50lbs
- Previous experience with café POS systems
- Valid ServSafe certification or equivalent Food Handlers card
- Must be able to work weekends
Nice To Haves
- 1-year café experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Craft a phenomenal first impression to customers by providing a best-in-class customer service experience
- Execute recipe requirements correctly to consistently produce beverages of the highest quality and products that meet our brand expectations
- Educate customers and staff on types of coffee, teas and espressos carried
- Maintain a clean and sanitary workstation and keep the café area clean and organized
- Ensure appropriate health and safety standards, ServSafe practices
- Stock and maintain sufficient levels of products at stations to ensure smooth service
- Maintain proper cash handling and ensure proper procedures are followed
- Open and/or close the location properly and follow the closing checklist
- Reduce product waste and overages
- Maintain a sense of urgency in helping customers
Benefits
- Free Coffee to Take Home: 1 pound Bulk Coffee or ¼ Pound Loose Leaf Tea every other week
- Free Coffee in the Office: Nitro & Cold Brew on Tap, Espresso Machine, Brewed Batches, etc.
- Employee Discount Program: Discounts on Food, Beverage, & Merchandise
- Paid Time Off: Sick Hours
- Commuter Program: Substantially Subsidized Metro Pass
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
