Barista

Equator Coffees•Larkspur, CA

43d

About The Position

The Barista is all about hospitality! You want and aspire to provide a memorable experience to each and every person who visits our cafes. You are kind and weing to those you work with and serve, act with integrity and respect, work to create a safe, clean, and healthy work environment, provide quality beverages and food consistently, and your knowledge and passion for our coffees.

Requirements

Must maintain current state-issued Food Handler Card
Retail and/or customer service experience required
Coffee experience preferred
Ability to make the customer a priority
Is hospitable and inclusive with all customers and is a team player with co-workers
Demonstrates passion and curiosity for coffee and tea
Builds ongoing connections with the customer
Able to multi-task and deal with ambiguity in a fast-paced environment
Ability tomunicate effectively with others
Respectful and professional
Cash handling skills
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
Schedule is based on the availability and needs of the business
Flexibility to work a variable schedule, including early mornings, weekends, and holidays, is strongly preferred
Must be 16 years of age or older

Responsibilities

Have a passion for our coffee and knowledge with customers
Committed to providing consistent quality beverages and food
Confidently and accuratelymunicate product information to customers by responding to questions, orders, and concerns
Maintain a clean environment including the cleaning of the back of house, bar areas, café lobbies, and patios to contribute to a healthy environment for customers and employees
Properly handle and maintain all coffee and food equipment
Contribute to store profitability by following cash handling and cash register policies and procedures
Assist in the training and development of new employees
Work at different stations in the café
Follow allpany policies, procedures, and processes and ideas to make it better
Attend all individual andpany scheduled training sessions and staff meetings to constantly advance education and stay up to date on coffee, tea, merchandise, espresso bar skills, and seasonal menu changes

Benefits

Competitive Hourly wage
Commuter Benefits - pre-tax parking and transit
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Physical and mental health, financial and legal coaching available at no cost to the employee
Free mental health app subscription
Employee discount on merchandise, coffee gear, and at Equator cafes
Continuing coffee education classes
Free coffee
Healthcare Benefits (for full-time employees working over 30 hours per week)
100% employer-covered premium medical insurance
Voluntary Insurance Plans - dental, vision, long-term disability, and supplementary life insurance
Employer covered life insurance premium
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) - healthcare and daily dependent care
Holiday Pay after 90 days of employment
Eight Equator-observed holidays per year
Paid Time Off with tenured increases for full-time employees
1 paid volunteer day per year
401K with up to a 4%pany match on employee contributions
Compensation will bemensurate with experience.