Barista

15h15 hours ago

Blue Bottle Coffee

Palo Alto, US · Full-time · $35,000 – $45,000

About this role

At Blue Bottle Coffee, our mission is to connect the world to delicious coffee, and we are looking for a Barista who shares that passion. This role is for someone who is passionate about coffee, culinary items, sustainability, and creating incredible guest experiences grounded in care and respect.

In this role, you will make and serve a selection of delicious beverages using a variety of brewing and preparation methods, as well as prepare and serve delicious food. You will stay knowledgeable about our current offerings and preparation techniques, continuously cultivating your curiosity through in-house tastings, cuppings, and trainings.

You will create community in our cafes by sharing your joy and knowledge of coffee with guests, and inspire your fellow teammates to do the same. Supporting your team by taking joy in the tasks that keep the cafe running smoothly and beautifully is essential, including cleaning, washing dishes, and organizing stations.

We invite you to grow as a team member and create community through coffee with us. You will complete Blue Bottle Academy training and a 90-day validation post-hire, and you will be passionate about the planet, helping us achieve our company-wide sustainability goals.

Requirements

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 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
Eligible to work in the United States and 18 years of age or older
Existing Food Handler’s Certification required for the state you will be working in, or will obtain it within 30 days post-hire

Responsibilities

Deliver exceptional hospitality to guests, teammates, vendors, and suppliers
Make and serve a selection of delicious beverages with a variety of brewing and preparation methods
Prepare and serve delicious food
Stay knowledgeable about Blue Bottle’s current beverage and food offerings and preparation techniques
Taste Blue Bottle beverages regularly to ensure quality, uphold standards, and develop your palate
Create community in cafes by sharing joy and knowledge of coffee with guests and inspiring teammates
Support the team by cleaning, clearing and washing dishes, sweeping, dusting, mopping, and organizing stations
Uphold all health, food safety, and safety guidelines and promote a safe, respectful working environment

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
401(k) plan
Paid time off & paid volunteer hours
50% discount on all products, both online and in-cafe; includes food, beverages, whole-bean coffee, and merchandise
2 free drinks during shifts for cafe team members
Flexible spending account & commuter benefits