Barista FT (Venice)

Groundwork Coffee • Los Angeles, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

We are looking to hire an outgoing, energetic, and tenaciously community-centric Barista to join our growing team and jump-start their career. Leveraging your knowledge and experience in specialty coffee, tea, and drink preparation, you’ll wear many hats and be exposed to various facets of third-wave café operations. As a Groundwork Barista, you will be well-versed on manual espresso equipment and our organic product offerings, and take pride in producing the highest quality beverages while also displaying a willingness to strive for continual growth and improvement. If you love interacting with customers over a great cup of coffee (or tea), embody a friendly and welcoming attitude, and are enthusiastic about your perfecting your craft, then please apply today!

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships
• Ability to learn and apply new knowledge or skills for your work
• Knowledge of proper bar cleaning methods including manual espresso equipment
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and cooperate seamlessly with co-workers, management, and shift leaders
• Ability to work & think independently, make quality decisions in the absence of a supervisor
• Perform math computations (add, subtract, divide, and multiply)
• Ability to lift and or move up to 50lbs
• Previous experience with café POS systems
• Valid ServSafe certification or equivalent Food Handlers card
• Must be able to work weekends

Nice To Haves

• 1-year café experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Craft a phenomenal first impression to customers by providing a best-in-class customer service experience
• Execute recipe requirements correctly to consistently produce beverages of the highest quality and products that meet our brand expectations
• Educate customers and staff on types of coffee, teas and espressos carried
• Maintain a clean and sanitary workstation and keep the café area clean and organized
• Ensure appropriate health and safety standards, ServSafe practices
• Stock and maintain sufficient levels of products at stations to ensure smooth service
• Maintain proper cash handling and ensure proper procedures are followed
• Open and/or close the location properly and follow the closing checklist
• Reduce product waste and overages
• Maintain a sense of urgency in helping customers

Benefits

• Free Coffee to Take Home: 1 pound Bulk Coffee or ¼ Pound Loose Leaf Tea every other week
• Free Coffee in the Office: Nitro & Cold Brew on Tap, Espresso Machine, Brewed Batches, etc.
• Employee Discount Program: Discounts on Food, Beverage, & Merchandise
• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Voluntary Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off: Including Sick Hours, Vacation, and Holidays
• Commuter Program: Substantially Subsidized Metro Pass

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees