Barista - Part-Time - Chestnut Hill

Blue Bottle Coffee • Chestnut Hill, MA

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About The Position

At Blue Bottle Coffee, a Barista is passionate about coffee, culinary items, sustainability, and creating exceptional guest experiences grounded in care and respect. The role involves making and serving beverages and food, sharing coffee knowledge, and helping build community in the cafe. Baristas support the smooth operation and appearance of the cafe, maintain quality and safety standards, and complete Blue Bottle Academy training and a 90-day validation after hire.

The position requires standing and walking for much of the day and using hands for detailed tasks, including operating espresso machines and registers. Duties may involve bending, reaching, climbing, and lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 50 pounds. The work environment may include elevated temperatures around food and beverage equipment and cooler temperatures in refrigerated spaces.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years old and eligible to work in the United States.
• Have basic math and computer skills.
• Have a flexible schedule and be available to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Be reliable and punctual.
• Be able to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Be able to use hands for reaching, gripping, turning, and precision work.
• Be able to squat, bend, twist, and reach as needed.
• Be able to lift, push or pull, carry, and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Be able to climb ladders, stairs, and ramps and navigate uneven floors or surfaces as needed.
• Be able to smell and taste coffee and food.
• Be able to listen and speak with guests to take and fill orders and guide experiences.

Nice To Haves

• Passion for coffee, food, sustainability, and inclusive hospitality.
• Interest in a food and beverage career with a dynamic, growing company.
• Curiosity, attention to detail, and enthusiasm for honing craft.
• Thoughtfulness and the ability to anticipate guest needs.
• A can-do attitude and excitement about new experiences.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional hospitality to guests, teammates, vendors, and suppliers.
• Prepare and serve beverages using a variety of brewing and preparation methods.
• Prepare and serve food.
• Stay knowledgeable about current beverage and food offerings and preparation techniques; build knowledge through tastings, cuppings, and trainings.
• Taste beverages regularly to ensure quality, uphold standards, and develop coffee knowledge.
• Build community by sharing coffee knowledge with guests and encouraging teammates to do the same.
• Help keep the cafe running smoothly and beautifully, including cleaning, clearing and washing dishes, sweeping, dusting, mopping, organizing condiment stations, and taking out trash.
• Support company-wide sustainability goals.
• Follow health, food safety, and safety guidelines.
• Promote a safe and respectful working environment.
• Complete Blue Bottle Academy training and 90-day validation after hire.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage for eligible employees starting on the first day.
• Coffee training and continuing education.
• Free membership in the Specialty Coffee Association of America and discounts on events.
• 401(k) plan.
• Paid time off and paid volunteer hours.
• 50% discount on products online and in cafes.
• Two free drinks during shifts for cafe team members.
• Flexible spending account and commuter benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed