Alfred Marina del Rey PT Barista
About The Position
The Barista creates an exceptional guest experience through outstanding hospitality, product quality, and efficient café operations. The role prepares high-quality coffee, tea, and food offerings while fostering a welcoming and energetic environment for guests and team members. The ideal candidate is collaborative, adaptable, and passionate about hospitality, teamwork, and memorable customer experiences. The Barista welcomes and assists guests, prepares beverages and food to company standards, maintains coffee equipment and café cleanliness, and supports the team with day-to-day café operations. The role also requires following food safety and sanitation procedures, reporting safety or operational concerns, and maintaining reliable attendance with a minimum commitment of three shifts per week.
Requirements
- Passion for hospitality and creating positive customer experiences in a fast-paced, customer-facing environment.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively and efficiently under pressure.
- Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and eagerness to learn and grow.
- Flexibility to attend quarterly team meetings, trainings, or company events that may occasionally occur outside regular scheduled shifts.
- Reliable attendance and consistent availability, including a minimum commitment of three shifts per week.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds without assistance.
- Ability to move quickly and efficiently throughout the café.
- Strong close-range vision and attention to detail for drink preparation, cash handling, and order accuracy.
- Ability to bend, squat, reach, and perform cleaning, stocking, and other operational tasks.
- Ability to remain on feet for extended periods during scheduled shifts.
- Ability to operate a POS system, cash register, or tablet to process orders and payments accurately.
- Hand dexterity and coordination to safely and efficiently operate espresso machines, steamers, grinders, and other café equipment.
Nice To Haves
- Previous café, coffee, or restaurant experience is preferred, but not required.
Responsibilities
- Welcome guests warmly and deliver an elevated customer experience.
- Guide customers through beverage and food offerings, answer questions, and build rapport.
- Handle phone inquiries, process orders accurately, and support mobile ordering operations.
- Maintain a calm, professional, and welcoming presence during high-volume periods.
- Prepare beverages and food items consistently according to company recipes and standards.
- Operate, clean, and maintain coffee equipment, and keep preparation areas clean, organized, and sanitary.
- Build knowledge of coffee and tea origins, flavor profiles, and preparation methods.
- Contribute to a positive team environment through active listening, clear communication, and a solutions-oriented mindset.
- Partner with leadership and teammates to address operational needs and maintain consistency across shifts.
- Keep the café clean, organized, and stocked throughout each shift.
- Assist with inventory, restocking, deliveries, and overall café upkeep.
- Follow the policies and procedures in the employee handbook.
- Follow food safety, sanitation, hygiene, and café organization procedures.
- Report safety hazards, incidents, or operational concerns to management.
- Complete additional tasks as assigned to meet company goals.
Benefits
- Free shift drinks and employee discounts.
- Open Path Collective therapy membership reimbursement.
- Employee referral bonuses.
- Growth and advancement opportunities.
- Creative and collaborative team culture.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
