La Jolla - Barista

Philz Coffee•San Diego, CA
•$21 - $22

About The Position

Philz is seeking a Barista to help build culture and community by creating warm, authentic, kind, positive, and passionate customer experiences. The role involves staying active throughout the day while preparing drinks and food orders, operating the register, and cleaning and stocking. Baristas work with a communicative, supportive, and respectful team and are expected to embody Philz’s core values: Obsess Over Customers & Team, In Pursuit of Better, and Be Kind & Keep it Real. Philz describes its workplace as inclusive, fun, creative, and vibrant, where team members can be themselves and have schedule flexibility. Previous barista experience is not required; candidates with a passion for people and a willingness to learn will be taught the role. The estimated starting base hourly rate is $20.50–$21.50, with participation in a tip pool that may add an average of $7.00 per hour.

Requirements

  • Passion for people and willingness to learn; previous barista experience is not required.
  • Ability to operate a variety of machines, tools, and equipment.
  • Visual acuity to make general observations regarding safety and accuracy of work.
  • Ability to remain in a stationary position for a minimum of 3 hours.
  • Ability to stand, walk, stoop, and kneel.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds intermittently and lift 3 pounds to shoulder height repetitively.
  • Ability to grasp, finger, and reach.
  • Ability to express or exchange information by spoken word.

Responsibilities

  • Make drinks.
  • Prepare food orders.
  • Work the register.
  • Clean and stock.
  • Partner with a communicative, supportive, and respectful team.
  • Embody Philz’s core values: Obsess Over Customers & Team, In Pursuit of Better, and Be Kind & Keep it Real.

Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Company-paid basic life insurance
  • Optional family life insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Commuter benefits
  • Mental health support
  • Holiday pay
  • Vacation and sick time
  • Team Member discounts
  • Free drinks and discounted beans
  • Philz swag
  • Opportunities for growth and advancement
  • Tip pool
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