Barista- Part Time - Valley Country Market

Blue Bottle Coffee•Los Angeles, CA

6d•$20 - $32

About The Position

Blue Bottle Coffee is seeking a part-time Barista who is passionate about coffee, culinary items, sustainability, and creating guest experiences grounded in care and respect. Baristas help create community through coffee and contribute to Blue Bottle’s mission of connecting the world to delicious coffee while supporting a sustainable future for people, the company, and the planet. The role includes preparing and serving beverages and food, sharing knowledge about coffee and menu offerings, maintaining quality standards, and helping keep the cafe clean, organized, safe, and welcoming. The position requires completing Blue Bottle Academy training and 90-day validation after hire. It involves extended periods on your feet, frequent hands-on work, lifting and moving items up to 50 pounds, and working around both elevated temperatures from preparation equipment and cooler temperatures in refrigerated spaces.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years of age and eligible to work in the United States.
Have an existing Food Handler’s Certification required for the state of work, or obtain it within 30 days after hire.
Have basic math and computer skills.
Have a flexible schedule and availability to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Be reliable, punctual, thoughtful, attentive to detail, and able to anticipate guest needs.
Be passionate about coffee, food, and inclusive hospitality, and have a can-do attitude.
Be able to stand and walk for long periods.
Be able to use hands for reaching, gripping, turning, and precision work.
Be able to squat, bend, twist, and reach below waist level or above shoulders as needed.
Be able to lift, push or pull, carry, and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Be able to climb ladders, stairs, and ramps and navigate uneven floors or surfaces as needed.
Be able to smell and taste, and to listen and speak.

Responsibilities

Deliver exceptional hospitality to guests, teammates, vendors, and suppliers.
Make and serve beverages using a variety of brewing and preparation methods.
Prepare and serve food.
Stay informed about current beverage and food offerings and preparation techniques through tastings, cuppings, and training.
Taste beverages regularly to ensure quality, uphold standards, and develop coffee knowledge.
Create community in cafes by sharing coffee knowledge and enthusiasm with guests and teammates.
Complete cafe upkeep, which may include cleaning, clearing and washing dishes, sweeping, dusting, mopping, organizing condiment stations, and taking out trash.
Help achieve company-wide sustainability goals.
Follow health, food safety, and safety guidelines.
Promote a safe and respectful working environment.
Complete Blue Bottle Academy training and 90-day validation after hire.

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.
Two free drinks during shifts for cafe team members.
Flexible spending account and commuter benefits.
Employee Assistance Program.
Tips averaging $6–$12 per shift hour.