Barista - Santa Monica

Blue Bottle Coffee • Santa Monica, CA

21h • Onsite

About The Position

Blue Bottle Coffee’s Barista is responsible for preparing and serving beverages and food while creating welcoming guest experiences grounded in care and respect. The role involves sharing coffee knowledge, maintaining product quality, supporting cafe operations, and helping build community. Baristas develop their craft through tastings, cuppings, trainings, and completion of Blue Bottle Academy training and a 90-day post-hire validation.

The position requires following health, food safety, and workplace safety guidelines; supporting company sustainability goals; and contributing to a safe, respectful working environment. Work takes place in a cafe and may involve elevated temperatures near food and beverage preparation equipment and cooler temperatures in refrigerated spaces. Compensation starts at $20 per hour, plus tips averaging approximately $8–$10 per shift hour.

Requirements

• Be eligible to work in the United States and at least 18 years of age.
• Have the food handler’s certification required for the state of employment, or obtain it within 30 days after hire.
• Have basic math and computer skills.
• Have a flexible schedule and availability to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Be reliable and punctual.
• Be passionate about coffee, food, and inclusive hospitality.
• Be thoughtful, detail-oriented, willing to learn, and able to anticipate guest needs.
• Be able to stand and walk for long periods.
• Be able to use hands for reaching, gripping, turning, and precision work.
• Be able to squat, bend, twist, and reach below waist level or above shoulders 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, and to listen and speak.

Responsibilities

• Provide 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 palate.
• Share coffee knowledge and enthusiasm with guests and encourage teammates to do the same.
• Complete cafe upkeep tasks, which may include cleaning, clearing and washing dishes, sweeping, dusting, mopping, organizing condiment stations, and taking out trash.
• Help achieve company-wide sustainability goals.
• Follow health, food safety, and safety guidelines.
• Promote a safe and respectful working environment.
• Complete Blue Bottle Academy training and the 90-day post-hire validation.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage for eligible employees starting on the first day.
• Coffee training and continuing education.
• Free Specialty Coffee Association of America membership 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: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed