Barista - Part-Time - Chestnut Hill

Blue Bottle Coffee • Brookline, MA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Blue Bottle Coffee is hiring a part-time Barista to create excellent guest experiences grounded in care and respect. The role involves preparing and serving beverages and food, sharing coffee knowledge, maintaining quality and safety standards, and helping keep the cafe clean and running smoothly. Baristas complete Blue Bottle Academy training and a 90-day post-hire validation. The position requires availability for mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays, and eligibility to work in the United States. Applicants must be at least 18 years old.

The job is physically active, involving extended periods of standing and walking, precision hand use, occasional bending and reaching, and moving items weighing up to 50 pounds. Work may include exposure to elevated temperatures near preparation equipment and cooler temperatures in refrigerated spaces.

Compensation is $18.59 per hour, plus tips averaging approximately $6–10 per shift hour.

Requirements

• Be eligible to work in the United States and at least 18 years old.
• Have basic math and computer skills.
• Have a flexible schedule and be available to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Be reliable and punctual.
• Be able to stand and walk for long periods.
• Use hands to reach, grip, turn, and perform precision work.
• Bend, squat, twist, reach, and climb as needed.
• Lift, push or pull, carry, and/or move items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Be able to smell, taste, listen, and speak as required for the role.

Nice To Haves

• Passion for coffee, food, sustainability, and inclusive hospitality experiences.
• Interest in a food-and-beverage career with a dynamic, growing company.
• Thoughtfulness and ability to anticipate guests’ needs.
• Attention to detail and enthusiasm for honing coffee and food craft.
• Excitement about new experiences and a can-do attitude.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional hospitality to guests, teammates, vendors, and suppliers.
• Prepare and serve beverages using different brewing and preparation methods.
• Prepare and serve food.
• Stay informed about current food and beverage offerings and preparation techniques, and develop knowledge through tastings, cuppings, and training.
• Taste beverages regularly to ensure quality, uphold standards, and develop palate.
• Build community in cafes by sharing coffee knowledge and enthusiasm with guests and teammates.
• Complete tasks that keep the cafe running smoothly, including cleaning, clearing and washing dishes, sweeping, dusting, mopping, organizing condiment stations, and taking out trash.
• Support 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 membership in the Specialty Coffee Association of America and discounts on events.
• 401(k) plan.
• Paid time off and paid volunteer hours.
• 50% discount on products online and in cafes, including food, beverages, whole-bean coffee, and merchandise.
• Two free drinks during shifts for cafe team members.
• Flexible spending account and commuter benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed