Barista

Just Fare • South San Francisco, CA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Barista role will combine crafting a variety of beverages with providing excellent customer service. Barista will be expected to greet clients promptly, while taking orders and handling payments. Additionally they will be responsible for maintaining cleanliness, stocking supplies, servicing and operating equipment, and POS systems. This role requires a friendly attitude, with a keen sense of urgency, speed and attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Our ideal Barista will posses excellent hospitality and service skills to be able to build and maintain rapport within the client office community. They will be well versed to follow all FIFO and food safety rules, while providing a high quality product at all times. Additionally they will have proficiency with espresso machines, milk frothing, pouring techniques, and various other brewing methods, with the skills to make a variety of elevated craft beverages including latte art.

This role requires the physical stamina and ability to stand for long periods, and to lift items repetitively throughout the shift.
They will work along side the Lead Barista in the client cafe as well as supporting the onsite Snack & Drink team as needed with restocking, making bulk coffee and other responsibilities, as needed.

Requirements

• 2+ years experience in a Cafe or Coffee bar, with latte art skills!
• Experience in hospitality with a passion for food & people
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, communication & patience
• Attendance & punctuality is required with schedule flexibility determined by needs
• Ability to be self-sufficient & make sound decisions on-the-fly
• Requires the ability to bend, twist, and stand to perform normal job functions
• Understanding & knowledge of safety, sanitation & food handling procedures
• Basic Food Handler Certification
• Basic mathematical skills and cash handling
• Experience with Point-of-Sale (POS) systems
• Smart Phone Mobile device required for daily communications

Nice To Haves

• Basic computer skills (docs, spreadsheets, google docs, etc.)
• Good knowledge of local products, producers and farms

Responsibilities

• Setup and breakdown of coffee bar and all other points of service
• Helps uphold Just Fares’ hospitality standards
• Restocking and organizing all coffee, condiments, and other snacks and beverages as related to the Coffee Bar.
• Maintain a clean and organized work/service environment
• Maintains inventory and pars of all equipment, supplies and coffee
• Assist with maintaining equipment by cleaning, troubleshooting and scheduling repairs as needed. (Supports the Director of Operations and Managers of Snacks & Drinks)
• Engages with all staff (Client and Just Fare) and is a positive and friendly face to those getting drinks at the Cafe
• Menu & Drink Formulation (as needed)
• Taking payment from customers (if needed), including POS transactions and cash handling
• Assist Snack & Drink team with all other coffee brewing daily on multiple floors
• Assist with various other snack and drink attendant tasks (as needed)

Benefits

• Competitive wages in an equitable tiered pay structure for all positions. Non-Negotiable.
• Cell Phone Stipend
• All employees 401K (retirement account) - After 90 days
• Commuter (pre-tax) - After 30 days
• Meals provided daily onsite at Oakland Commissary Kitchen
• Opportunity to develop your skills, work with amazing people & be a part of a force for social change!
• Full time employees receive Health, dental, and vision insurance and Paid Time Off (PTO) Accruals

What This Job Offers

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