Barista (Part-Time) - Aurora, CO 80015 - New Store Opening

Black Rock Coffee Bar•Aurora, CO

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Barista is at the heart of the Black Rock Coffee Bar experience, creating meaningful connections with Guests and Team Members while delivering exceptional service and consistently crafted beverages. The role calls for energy, care, attention to detail, a genuine passion for people, and the ability to work as part of a fast-paced, collaborative team while maintaining a welcoming, clean, and efficient store environment. The position operates in a fast-paced retail coffee shop, with frequent Guest and Team Member interaction and regular use of beverage and food preparation equipment. Work may involve hot surfaces and liquids, cleaning products, and other typical food-service conditions. Some duties, including line busting, may require working outdoors in varying weather conditions. The role requires extended periods of standing and walking, frequent bending, reaching, twisting, and repetitive hand and wrist movements, and the ability to lift, carry, push, or pull objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, and use of ladders or step stools may also be required. All team members, including entry-level Baristas, have leadership opportunities and room for growth. Baristas can develop leadership skills through initiative, cross-functional projects, and training new team members. Demonstrating dedication and adaptability can support advancement within the company.

Requirements

Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective customer and team interactions.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, handle multiple tasks, and maintain attention to detail.
Excellent customer service skills and a friendly, outgoing personality.
Ability to build positive relationships with customers and team members.
Flexibility to work weekends, holidays, and varying shifts.
Self-motivation and ability to work independently during slower periods.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods; frequently bend, reach, twist, and perform repetitive hand and wrist movements.
Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to safely use beverage and food preparation equipment and perform basic calculations for recipes, transactions, and cash handling.
Visual and auditory ability to read orders, prepare products, communicate, and safely perform job duties.
Ability to work indoors and outdoors as assigned, including in varying temperatures and weather conditions.

Responsibilities

Welcome customers and team members warmly and help create a positive, engaging environment.
Meet service-speed requirements without compromising beverage quality or customer service, including for third-party orders.
Prepare and serve coffee, coffee-less beverages, and food items using retail equipment such as espresso machines and convection ovens.
Maintain clean, organized work and customer areas while following health and safety guidelines.
Promote new coffee offerings and seasonal specials to support brand awareness and sales.
Process cash and credit transactions accurately, including daily cash deposits when required.
Support training initiatives and mentor new team members during onboarding.
Complete daily, weekly, and monthly tasks assigned by the leadership team.
Handle customer complaints and resolve issues professionally and promptly.
Assist with inventory management and restock supplies and product displays as needed.
Conduct line busting during peak periods to expedite orders; this may require exposure to outdoor elements.
Work independently during shifts with initiative and minimal supervision.
Follow Black Rock Coffee Bar policies and procedures.
Prepare beverages and food accurately and consistently while meeting quality and service-speed expectations.
Maintain food safety, cleanliness, cash-handling, and operational standards.
Support the team during daily operations and peak periods and contribute to store culture through teamwork, communication, and willingness to learn.