Intelligentsia is a specialty coffee company, founded in Chicago in 1995. We do business differently to forge new paths in specialty coffee. We are pioneers in the direct trade model for buying coffee and creating coffee partnerships all over the world. We’re 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. The starting wage for a Barista in Silver Lake is $18.96/hr. There is an extensive training program and a new hire generally should become full-bar capable within 90 days. After certification, the pay rate improves to $19.90/hr. The position is eligible for tips. These average $5.00 -7.00/hr. Baristas in our Los Angeles coffeebars are part of the IBEW Local 1220 union. After a probationary period, employees are required to join the union and pay monthly dues. We offer both paid vacation and sick time as well as 8 paid holidays. 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.
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Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED