Barista

Better Buzz Coffee Company•Santee, CA

About The Position

Better Buzz Coffee Roasters is hiring a Barista to create welcoming guest experiences through fast, friendly, genuine service and quality coffee, food, and specialty drinks. Baristas are cross-trained to work all café positions, including preparing food to order in the kitchen. The role calls for someone who enjoys guest interaction, works well in a fast-paced team environment, and brings positive energy to the café. Employees must be available to work at least 22 hours per week, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Better Buzz describes itself as a community-focused coffee company founded in 2002, with locations across California, Nevada, and Arizona. The company roasts its own organic, fair trade, and rainforest-certified coffee weekly. Base pay is $20.00 per hour plus tips. Perks include free food and drinks during shifts, a 35% off-shift discount on retail, food, and drinks, growth and development opportunities, dedicated training with a certified Training Ambassador, paid sick time, competitive industry pay, and a fun, high-energy work environment. Better Buzz is an equal opportunity employer and offers reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants with disabilities.

Requirements

  • Passion for great coffee and exceptional guest service.
  • Strong communication skills and a positive, solution-oriented attitude.
  • Reliable and punctual.
  • Available for nights, weekends, and holidays, and able to work at least 22 hours per week.
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Nice To Haves

  • At least 1 year of experience in coffee, food service, or hospitality is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver the Better Buzz experience through fast, friendly, and genuine service.
  • Know the company’s coffee, tea, food, and specialty drinks.
  • Prepare and serve beverages and food consistently according to recipe standards.
  • Work across café positions, including preparing food to order in the kitchen.
  • Keep café spaces clean, safe, and ready for guests and teammates.
  • Produce drink and food items to standard recipe specifications.
  • Stock ingredients according to each station’s needs.
  • Follow health, safety, and sanitation guidelines for all products and areas.

Benefits

  • Free drinks and food during shifts.
  • 35% discount on retail, food, and drinks when off shift.
  • Growth opportunities and a clear pathway for development.
  • Dedicated training with a certified Training Ambassador.
  • Paid sick time.
  • Competitive industry pay.
  • Fun, high-energy work environment.
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