Larchmont FT Barista

ALFRED•Los Angeles, CA

2d•$23 - $27

About The Position

The Barista supports café operations by delivering hospitality and maintaining service and product quality. The role involves preparing food and beverages to company standards, creating a welcoming guest experience, and helping maintain an organized, stocked, clean, and sanitary café. Baristas support team collaboration, onboarding, coaching, and operational standards; assist with floor coverage, inventory, deliveries, register operations, cash handling, tip distribution, and timekeeping; and follow health, safety, sanitation, and HACCP requirements. The position also requires using workplace communication tools and responding to operational and guest needs. The posting describes the role as full-time, with full-time employees required to average at least 30 hours per week to retain that status and commit to at least three shifts per week.

Requirements

Passion for hospitality and creating exceptional guest experiences.
Strong communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and remain composed under pressure.
Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and willingness to learn and grow.
Reliable attendance and consistent availability, including a minimum commitment of three shifts per week.
Full-time employees must average 30 hours per week to retain full-time status.
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.
Comfort operating 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

Deliver exceptional hospitality and uphold Alfred service standards.
Support smooth and efficient café operations during shifts.
Create a welcoming environment and address guest questions, concerns, and escalations thoughtfully.
Maintain knowledge of café offerings, including beverages, food items, and service standards.
Foster a collaborative team culture based on accountability, communication, and recognition.
Support onboarding and training through coaching, feedback, and reinforcement of operational standards.
Develop barista product knowledge, including coffee and tea origins, flavor profiles, and preparation techniques.
Build relationships with team members and support their development.
Assist management with staffing support, floor coverage, and shift-flow decisions.
Delegate responsibilities and ensure tasks are completed accurately and efficiently.
Support performance accountability and policy adherence in partnership with management.
Maintain café quality, consistency, cleanliness, and operational excellence.
Keep the café organized, stocked, and sanitary during opening, mid, and closing shifts.
Prepare food and beverages according to company standards for quality, presentation, and timeliness.
Support inventory management, product organization, and delivery receiving.
Manage register operations, cash handling, tip distribution, and employee timekeeping.
Conduct daily temperature logs and comply with health, safety, sanitation, and HACCP standards.
Use Slack, email, and Daily Cafe Logs to maintain team alignment.
Monitor guest and café needs and adjust workflow proactively.
Promote a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment for guests and employees.
Complete and document incident reports for employee or guest injuries and promptly inform management.
Follow company policies, procedures, and Employee Handbook guidelines.
Attend occasional trainings or team meetings outside regularly scheduled shifts.
Perform additional responsibilities and operational tasks as assigned.