Barista - Santa Monica
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. The role invites team members to grow and create community through coffee. Baristas prepare and serve beverages and food, share knowledge of coffee with guests and teammates, and help maintain a clean, safe, and smoothly running cafe. The position requires completing Blue Bottle Academy training and a 90-day validation after hire. The role is performed in an environment that may involve elevated temperatures from food and beverage preparation equipment and cooler temperatures in refrigerated spaces. Physical demands include standing and walking for extended periods; using hands for precision work; squatting, bending, twisting, reaching, and climbing as needed; lifting, pushing, pulling, carrying, or moving up to 50 pounds; and smelling, tasting, listening, and speaking.
Requirements
- Be eligible to work in the United States and at least 18 years of age.
- 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 be available to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Be reliable and punctual, with a consistent approach to work.
- Be thoughtful and able to anticipate guests’ needs.
- Be detail-oriented and interested in developing coffee and food craft.
- Be willing to take on new experiences and bring a can-do attitude.
Nice To Haves
- Passion for coffee, food, sustainability, and creating inclusive hospitality experiences.
- Interest in pursuing a food and beverage career with a dynamic, growing company.
Responsibilities
- Deliver exceptional hospitality to guests, teammates, vendors, and suppliers.
- Prepare and serve beverages using different brewing and preparation methods.
- Prepare and serve food.
- Stay knowledgeable about current beverage and food offerings and preparation techniques, and 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 by sharing coffee knowledge and enthusiasm with guests and encouraging teammates to do the same.
- Complete tasks that keep the cafe clean and running smoothly, 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.
- 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.
- Best-in-class 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
