Barista - Palo Alto

Blue Bottle Coffee • Palo Alto, CA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Blue Bottle Coffee is hiring a Barista in Palo Alto to create thoughtful, inclusive guest experiences through coffee, food, and hospitality. The role involves preparing and serving beverages using a variety of brewing methods, preparing food, sharing knowledge of Blue Bottle offerings, and maintaining product quality. Baristas participate in tastings, cuppings, and training to build their knowledge and skills, and complete Blue Bottle Academy training and a 90-day validation after hire.

Baristas also help keep the cafe clean and running smoothly, follow health and food-safety requirements, promote a safe and respectful workplace, and contribute to company sustainability goals. The position requires a flexible schedule, including availability for mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays. 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.
• Hold a 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, attentive to guest needs and detail-oriented, and bring a can-do attitude.
• Be passionate about coffee, food, and creating inclusive hospitality experiences.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional hospitality to guests, teammates, vendors, and suppliers.
• Prepare and serve beverages using a variety of brewing and preparation methods.
• Prepare and serve food.
• Stay current on beverage and food offerings and preparation techniques, and develop knowledge through tastings, cuppings, and trainings.
• Regularly taste beverages to ensure quality, uphold standards, and develop a palate.
• Share coffee knowledge with guests and encourage teammates to create community in the cafe.
• Complete tasks that support cafe operations, including cleaning, washing dishes, sweeping, dusting, mopping, organizing condiment stations, and taking out trash.
• Help achieve company-wide sustainability goals.
• Follow health, food-safety, and other 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 Specialty Coffee Association of America membership 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.

What This Job Offers

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