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Barista - New Store Opening

$9.25 per hour

HOMETOWN COFFEE & JUICE

Job Description

Job Description

Description: Barista
Position Summary

At Hometown Coffee & Juice, our Baristas do more than make great coffee - they create experiences that keep customers coming back. As a Barista, you'll combine technical skill, speed, attention to detail, and genuine hospitality to deliver consistently excellent beverages in a fast-paced café environment.

A successful Barista takes pride in every detail, from dialing in espresso and steaming milk to maintaining a clean, organized workspace and connecting with customers. You'll work closely with your teammates to keep service moving while maintaining the quality and hospitality that define Hometown.

What You'll Do Deliver Quality & Consistency
  • Prepare coffee and espresso beverages according to Hometown recipes and quality standards.
  • Dial in espresso and monitor beverage quality throughout the shift.
  • Steam milk and prepare beverages with consistency in taste, texture, temperature, and presentation.
  • Follow standardized recipes and procedures to ensure every customer receives a great product.
Work with Speed & Efficiency
  • Manage your station calmly and efficiently during busy periods.
  • Keep your workspace organized, stocked, and ready for service.
  • Maintain strong awareness of ticket flow and help keep orders moving.
  • Support the cashier and other FOH positions as needed during peak periods without compromising quality.
Build Your Coffee Knowledge
  • Develop a strong understanding of Hometown's coffee, beverage, and menu offerings.
  • Continue building technical skills and product knowledge through training and hands-on experience.
  • Identify and communicate equipment or product issues to leadership.
  • Follow proper procedures for operating, cleaning, and maintaining coffee equipment.
Create Great Customer Experiences
  • Welcome and engage customers with warm, genuine hospitality.
  • Help customers navigate the menu and make recommendations when appropriate.
  • Anticipate customer and team needs and proactively offer support.
  • Address customer concerns quickly, professionally, and with care.
Maintain Cleanliness & Sanitation
  • Keep the barista station clean, organized, and stocked throughout the shift.
  • Follow all sanitation, food safety, and cleaning procedures.
  • Clean equipment, surfaces, and tools as needed throughout service and at the end of each shift.
What You Bring
  • Previous customer service or coffee experience is preferred, but we are happy to train the right person.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to multitask and remain organized in a fast-paced environment.
  • Interest in learning about coffee, espresso, and beverage preparation.
  • Knowledge of safe food handling practices.
Physical Requirements
  • Ability to stand and move throughout the café for extended periods.
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds.
  • Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
Why You'll Love Working Here
  • Build your barista skills and deepen your coffee knowledge.
  • Be part of a dynamic, supportive, and growing team.
  • Make a meaningful impact on the customer experience every day.
  • Grow with a company that values hospitality, teamwork, and development.
Pay & Benefits

Pay: Starting at $9.25/hour, plus tips, with opportunities for increases based on experience and performance.

Benefits & Perks:

  • Employee Meal & Employee Discount Benefits
  • Paid Breaks
  • 401(k)
  • Great Work-Life Balance - No late nights, our cafes close at 5pm
  • Paid Leave and Sick Leave
  • Health Insurance offered to all regular full-time employees
  • Growth and development opportunities
  • Supportive and collaborative team environment
EEO Statement

Hometown Coffee & Juice is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.

BaristaResumen del Puesto

En Hometown Coffee & Juice, nuestros Baristas hacen mucho más que preparar un excelente café: crean experiencias que hacen que los clientes quieran regresar. Como Barista, combinarás habilidades técnicas, rapidez, atención a los detalles y una hospitalidad genuina para preparar bebidas excelentes de manera consistente en un ambiente de café dinámico y de ritmo rápido.

Un Barista exitoso se enorgullece de cada detalle, desde ajustar el espresso y vaporizar la leche hasta mantener un espacio de trabajo limpio y organizado y conectar con los clientes. Trabajarás en estrecha colaboración con tus compañeros de equipo para mantener el servicio en movimiento, mientras mantienes la calidad y hospitalidad que definen a Hometown.

Lo Que HarásEntregar Calidad y Consistencia
  • Preparar bebidas de café y espresso de acuerdo con las recetas y estándares de calidad de Hometown.
  • Ajustar el espresso y monitorear la calidad de las bebidas durante todo el turno.
  • Vaporizar la leche y preparar bebidas con consistencia en sabor, textura, temperatura y presentación.
  • Seguir recetas y procedimientos estandarizados para garantizar que cada cliente reciba un excelente producto.
Trabajar con Rapidez y Eficiencia
  • Manejar tu estación de manera tranquila y eficiente durante los períodos de mayor actividad.
  • Mantener tu espacio de trabajo organizado, abastecido y listo para el servicio.
  • Mantener una buena atención al flujo de pedidos y ayudar a que los pedidos avancen.
  • Apoyar al cajero y a otras posiciones de FOH según sea necesario durante los períodos de mayor actividad, sin comprometer la calidad.
Desarrollar Tus Conocimientos sobre el Café
  • Desarrollar un sólido conocimiento del café, las bebidas y las opciones del menú de Hometown.
  • Continuar desarrollando habilidades técnicas y conocimiento de los productos mediante capacitación y experiencia práctica.
  • Identificar y comunicar problemas con los equipos o productos al equipo de liderazgo.
  • Seguir los procedimientos adecuados para operar, limpiar y mantener los equipos de café.
Crear Excelentes Experiencias para los Clientes
  • Dar la bienvenida a los clientes y atenderlos con una hospitalidad cálida y genuina.
  • Ayudar a los clientes a conocer el menú y hacer recomendaciones cuando sea apropiado.
  • Anticipar las necesidades de los clientes y del equipo y ofrecer apoyo de manera proactiva.
  • Atender las inquietudes de los clientes de manera rápida, profesional y cuidadosa.
Mantener la Limpieza y Sanitización
  • Mantener la estación de barista limpia, organizada y abastecida durante todo el turno.
  • Seguir todos los procedimientos de sanitización, seguridad alimentaria y limpieza.
  • Limpiar los equipos, superficies y herramientas según sea necesario durante el servicio y al final de cada turno.
Lo Que Aportas
  • Se prefiere experiencia previa en servicio al cliente o como barista, pero estamos dispuestos a capacitar a la persona adecuada.
  • Buenas habilidades de comunicación y trato interpersonal.
  • Capacidad para realizar múltiples tareas y mantenerse organizado en un ambiente de ritmo rápido.
  • Interés en aprender sobre café, espresso y preparación de bebidas.
  • Conocimiento de prácticas seguras de manipulación de alimentos.
Requisitos Físicos
  • Capacidad para permanecer de pie y moverse por el café durante períodos prolongados.
  • Capacidad para levantar y transportar hasta 40 libras.
  • Capacidad para trabajar eficientemente en un ambiente de ritmo rápido.
Por Qué Te Encantará Trabajar Aquí
  • Desarrollar tus habilidades como Barista y ampliar tus conocimientos sobre el café.
  • Formar parte de un equipo dinámico, solidario y en crecimiento.
  • Generar un impacto significativo en la experiencia del cliente todos los días.
  • Crecer junto a una empresa que valora la hospitalidad, el trabajo en equipo y el desarrollo.
Pago y Beneficios

Pago: A partir de $9.25 por hora, más propinas, con oportunidades de aumento según la experiencia y el desempeño.

Beneficios y Ventajas:

  • Beneficios de Comida para Empleados y Descuento para Empleados
  • Descansos Pagados
  • 401(k)
  • Excelente Equilibrio entre el Trabajo y la Vida Personal — No hay turnos hasta altas horas de la noche; nuestros cafés cierran a las 5 p. m.
  • Licencia Pagada y Licencia por Enfermedad
  • Seguro Médico disponible para todos los empleados regulares de tiempo completo
  • Oportunidades de crecimiento y desarrollo
  • Ambiente de trabajo solidario y colaborativo
Declaración de Igualdad de Oportunidades de Empleo (EEO)

Hometown Coffee & Juice es un Empleador que Ofrece Igualdad de Oportunidades y está comprometido con crear un lugar de trabajo diverso e inclusivo.

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