Barista - Part Time - San Francisco

Blue Bottle Coffee•San Francisco, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

At Blue Bottle Coffee, a Barista is passionate about coffee, culinary items, sustainability, and creating guest experiences grounded in care and respect. Baristas help create community through coffee while contributing to a welcoming cafe environment and supporting the company’s sustainability goals. The role involves preparing and serving beverages using a variety of brewing and preparation methods, preparing food, maintaining knowledge of current offerings, and regularly tasting beverages to uphold quality standards. Baristas complete in-house tastings, cuppings, and training, including Blue Bottle Academy training and a 90-day post-hire validation. The work is performed in a cafe environment and includes standing and walking for much of the day, operating espresso equipment and registers, handling food and coffee, and completing cleaning and other tasks that keep the cafe running. The environment may include elevated temperatures near food and beverage preparation equipment and cooler temperatures in refrigerated spaces. Compensation is $20.32 per hour plus tips averaging approximately $5–$9 per shift hour.

Requirements

Be eligible to work in the United States and at least 18 years old.
Have an existing Food Handler’s Certification required for the state of employment, or obtain it within 30 days after hire.
Have basic math and computer skills.
Have a flexible schedule and be available to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Be reliable and punctual, with a consistent, dependable approach to work.
Be thoughtful and able to anticipate guests’ needs.
Be attentive to detail and interested in honing the craft of coffee and food preparation.
Be passionate about coffee, food, sustainability, and creating inclusive hospitality experiences.
Be willing to take on new experiences and bring a can-do attitude.
Be able to stand and walk for long periods.
Be able to use hands to reach, grip, turn, and perform 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 coffee and food, and listen and speak with guests.

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 knowledgeable about current beverage and food offerings and preparation techniques; continue learning through in-house tastings, cuppings, and trainings.
Regularly taste Blue Bottle beverages to ensure quality, uphold standards, and develop a palate.
Create community in cafes by sharing coffee knowledge and enthusiasm with guests and encouraging teammates to do the same.
Complete cafe tasks such as 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 and promote a safe, respectful working environment.
Complete Blue Bottle Academy training and a 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, including Expos and Championships.
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.
Tips averaging approximately $5–$9 per shift hour.