Barista

Blue Bottle Coffee • San Diego, CA

224d • $20 - $20

About The Position

At Blue Bottle Coffee, a Barista is someone who is passionate about coffee, culinary items, sustainability, and creating incredible guest experiences grounded in care and respect. We invite you to grow as a team member and create community through coffee with us.

Requirements

• Existing Food Handler's Certification required for the state you will be working in, or will obtain it within 30 days post-hire
• Basic math and computer skills
• A flexible schedule and are available to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Eligible to work in the United States and 18 years of age or older

Nice To Haves

• Searching for a career in food and beverage with a dynamic, growing company
• Passionate about coffee, food, and creating inclusive hospitality experiences
• Reliable and consistent—your leader and teammates can always depend on you to be punctual and bring your A-game
• Thoughtful and able to anticipate our guests' needs
• Obsessed with the details, you love honing your craft and understand the nourishing powers in each cup of coffee and each plate of delicious food
• Excited about taking on new experiences and possess a can-do attitude

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional hospitality to our guests, your fellow teammates, and all of our vendors and suppliers
• Make and serve a selection of delicious beverages with a variety of different brewing and preparation methods
• Prepare and serve delicious food
• Stay knowledgeable about Blue Bottle's current beverage and food offerings and preparation techniques, continuously cultivating your own curiosity and knowledge through in-house tastings, cuppings, and trainings
• Taste our Blue Bottle beverages regularly to ensure quality, uphold our standards, and develop your palate
• Create community in our cafes by sharing your joy and knowledge of coffee with our guests, and inspire your fellow teammates to do the same
• Support your team by taking joy in the tasks that keep the cafe running smoothly and beautifully
• Be passionate about the planet and help us achieve our company-wide sustainability goals
• Uphold and follow all health, food safety, and safety guidelines
• Promote a safe and respectful working environment
• Complete Blue Bottle Academy training and 90-day validation post-hire

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage for eligible employees starting on your first day
• Best-in-class coffee training and continuing education
• Free membership into the Specialty Coffee Association of America and discounts on events (including Expos and Championships)
• 401(k) plan
• Paid time off & paid volunteer hours
• 50% discount on all products, both online and in-cafe; this includes food, beverages, whole-bean coffee, and merchandise
• 2 free drinks during shifts for cafe team members
• Flexible spending account & commuter benefits
• Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods