Barista - Silver Lake Coffeebar

Peet's Coffee•Los Angeles, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Intelligentsia is a specialty coffee company founded in Chicago in 1995. We are pioneers in the direct trade model for buying coffee and creating coffee partnerships all over the world. We are passionate about coffee, and that means we pay a bit more for coffee in order to buy direct and create long-term, collaborative relationships with our producers that grow exceptional coffee. We offer comprehensive training so you can provide exceptional service and high-quality products. You’ll improve your coffee knowledge exponentially and you’ll get to taste some of the best coffee in the world! We do our best to work around your schedule. If you’re pursuing your education or have personal commitments, you won’t find us agreeing to your availability only to disregard it once you’re hired. Most shifts average about 7 hours. Our coffeebars are not open late night like most of the hospitality industry is. We prefer to promote from within, and we nurture and identify potential in all employees.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED is preferred
Speak and read English proficiently
Dependable with good attendance and punctuality
Can effectively communicate with others
Able to learn and master coffee tasting profiles and dial-ins
Good teamwork skills
Able to multi-task and work in a high-volume environment

Responsibilities

Operationally, adhere to policies, safety standards and protocols, and make suggestions for improving operations
Prepare and serve beverages that adhere to our freshness and quality standards
Maintain your coffee knowledge to educate and communicate with guests
Engage with all guests in a hospitable, sincere and friendly manner.