Barista Jobs in Tacoma, VA

About The Position

Requirements

• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Provide friendly, timely, and helpful customer service and respond to customer requests and questions.
• Follow recipes and procedures accurately to maintain quality and consistency.
• Prioritize tasks, manage multiple orders, and maintain an orderly workspace.
• Familiarity with safe food and beverage handling, sanitation practices, and safety guidelines.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with others.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced environment with changing service demands.
• Ability to stand for extended periods, lift and move items weighing up to 50 pounds, and work in varying temperature environments.
• Availability to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

• Prior food service or customer service experience preferred.
• Familiarity with preparing coffee, espresso drinks, teas, and related products using established methods.

Responsibilities

• Prepare coffee, espresso drinks, teas, and other menu items according to established recipes and procedures.
• Maintain consistent beverage quality and presentation.
• Greet customers, take orders, answer questions, and follow up on customer requests.
• Organize and maintain a clean, safe, and orderly work area.
• Restock supplies and ensure equipment and service areas are ready for continuous use.
• Collaborate with team members to maintain smooth workflow, particularly during busy periods.
• Safely operate espresso machines, grinders, and other equipment according to established guidelines.
• Follow food and beverage handling, sanitation, and safety practices.

Benefits

• Competitive wages paid weekly.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Associate discounts.
• Training, career growth, and development.
• Health and welfare benefits for eligible employees, including medical, dental, and 401(k).
• Vacation / Paid Time Off.
• Depending on length of service, hours worked, applicable collective bargaining agreement, and company policy, benefits may include vision, disability and life insurance, sick pay, paid holidays, and retirement benefits (pension and/or 401(k) eligibility).