Barista

Job Description

Job Description

Core Responsibilities

Bar & Service

• Pull espresso shots and build drinks to spec on a La Marzocco commercial espresso machine
• Keep up with drink flow during busy ferry windows without slowing the line
• Handle cash and card transactions accurately
• Bring the same care to every drink whether it's the first of the day or the fiftieth

Stand Operations

• Open or close the stand as assigned, including basic cash handling and equipment startup/shutdown
• Keep the bar stocked, clean, and organized throughout your shift
• Communicate supply needs and anything worth flagging to the Operations Lead

Training

• Complete all stages of Flight School before working unsupervised
• Follow our transaction and service standards consistently
• Take feedback from the Operations Lead and put it to work

What We're Looking For

Required

• Reliable since we're a small crew and every shift matters
• Available for a mix of morning, midday, and afternoon shifts, including weekends
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with a small team

Preferred

• Prior barista or food service experience
• Familiarity with espresso equipment

Not Required

• Coffee experience, we'll train the right person up to barista level

What You Get

• Competitive hourly pay with a clear wage ladder tied to performance, not just tenure
• Tips on top of hourly, pooled by hours worked
• Structured training through our Flight School onboarding system
• Real skill development on professional espresso equipment
• A small, tight-knit crew that actually shows up

Schedule

Shifts run throughout the day across the full week. Weekends are a core part of the role, that's when we're busiest. Hours are strong May through September and taper in the fall, though opportunities remain for the right people.

Aviator Coffees & Teas is a family-owned craft roastery and coffee stand that's been a staple of the Kingston community since 2012. We're the spot commuters count on before they board the ferry and the first thing weekend visitors smell when they roll into town. Over a decade in and we're still here, still roasting, and still making it count every single morning.
Our stand, The Hangar, sits right at the Kingston Ferry Terminal on the Edmonds–Kingston Washington State Ferry route. The location is iconic, the regulars are loyal, and the energy during a morning rush is something you have to experience to understand.
We roast our own coffee on Bainbridge Island using single-origin lots sourced from Ethiopia, Papua New Guinea, Costa Rica, and Brazil. We pull shots on a La Marzocco Strada AV. This is real coffee, made by people who actually care about what goes in the cup.
The team is small, the vibes are good, and the work is genuinely satisfying. You're not a number here. You're part of a crew that takes pride in what they serve and looks out for each other through a busy season.
We're growing, we're investing in our people, and we're building something worth being part of. If you love coffee, love people, and want a job where your work actually matters, come find out what it's like to work at the ferry.

Company Description

Aviator Coffees & Teas is a family-owned craft roastery and coffee stand that's been a staple of the Kingston community since 2012. We're the spot commuters count on before they board the ferry and the first thing weekend visitors smell when they roll into town. Over a decade in and we're still here, still roasting, and still making it count every single morning.\r\nOur stand, The Hangar, sits right at the Kingston Ferry Terminal on the Edmonds–Kingston Washington State Ferry route. The location is iconic, the regulars are loyal, and the energy during a morning rush is something you have to experience to understand.\r\nWe roast our own coffee on Bainbridge Island using single-origin lots sourced from Ethiopia, Papua New Guinea, Costa Rica, and Brazil. We pull shots on a La Marzocco Strada AV. This is real coffee, made by people who actually care about what goes in the cup.\r\nThe team is small, the vibes are good, and the work is genuinely satisfying. You're not a number here. You're part of a crew that takes pride in what they serve and looks out for each other through a busy season.\r\nWe're growing, we're investing in our people, and we're building something worth being part of. If you love coffee, love people, and want a job where your work actually matters, come find out what it's like to work at the ferry.