Barista - Santa Monica Coffeebar
About The Position
We are seeking an "Intelli" for our brand new Santa Monica coffeebar. We are pioneers in the direct trade model for buying coffee and creating coffee partnerships globally. We are passionate about coffee and pay a premium for direct-sourced beans to foster long-term, collaborative relationships with producers who grow exceptional coffee. The starting wage for a Barista in Santa Monica is $19.83/hr, with an extensive training program designed to make new hires full-bar capable within 90 days. After certification, the pay rate increases to $20.62/hr, plus tips which average $7.00-9.00/hr. We offer comprehensive training to enhance coffee knowledge and service skills, opportunities to taste exceptional coffee, paid vacation and sick time, and 8 paid holidays. A full benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, is available to employees consistently working over 20 hours per week. We foster a collaborative work environment with shared values of hospitality, mutual respect, and curiosity. We are committed to working around employee schedules for education or personal commitments and prefer to promote from within, nurturing employee potential. Most shifts average about 7 hours, allowing for work-life balance.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED is preferred
- Speak and read English proficiently
- Dependable with good attendance and punctuality
- Can effectively communicate with others
- Able to learn and master coffee tasting profiles and dial-ins
- Good teamwork skills
- Able to multi-task and work in a high-volume environment
- Must have weekend availability
Responsibilities
- Operationally, adhere to policies, safety standards and protocols, and make suggestions for improving operations
- Prepare and serve beverages that adhere to our freshness and quality standards
- Maintain your coffee knowledge to educate and communicate with guests
- Engage with all guests in a hospitable, sincere and friendly manner.
Benefits
- Medical/dental and vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability coverage
- Paid vacation
- Sick time
- 8 paid holidays
- Commuter benefits
- Free bag of coffee each week with a discount on other items
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401(k) eligible after 90 days of employment with a company match after one year
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
