Head Barista

Bread + Butter Bakery

Bread + Butter started in the basement of my home in Tasmania, Australia, where I churned butter by hand for customers at my local farmers’ market. From here, my butter made its way into the pastries at my first bakery, which opened in 2018. It escalated from there, and we now have three locations in Australia and employ fifty dedicated bakers, cooks, baristas and hospitality experts, all built from the simple desire to deliver delicious and exceptional coffee, pastries, and food to our community.

Our move to LA seems odd to most, but it makes perfect sense at the same time. It’s a bit of a long story. But we are here to do what we do best at our first location in Santa Monica.

Our guiding light remains the same in all we do: dedication to exceptional food and coffee, deep respect for tradition, honesty and integrity, and an unwavering commitment to our community.

We are searching for an experienced barista to join us full-time. This will be an exciting opportunity to join the US team and help continue to establish our little bakery as part of the fabric of Los Angeles.

Duties

• Prepare and serve various coffee and tea beverages according to standard recipes.
• Develop standard recipes and train the wider team.
• Support other coffee roasters and professionals whose values align with ours by engaging in community events and purchasing coffee for our retail shelves.
• Plan and run coffee events, which might include the industry and/or our wider community as stand-alone events or in collaboration with one of our partners such as Proud Mary.
• Operate the espresso machine and other café equipment efficiently.
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the work area, including equipment and utensils.
• Handle cash transactions accurately using the POS system.
• Provide hospitality that goes above and beyond.
• Monitor inventory levels of coffee, house-made syrup, and other supplies, communicating needs to the related team members.
• Uphold Bread + Butter’s standards for quality, presentation, and hospitality at all times.

Skills Required to Succeed

• Experience in the food industry or café environment is preferred.
• Proficiency in food preparation techniques and knowledge of coffee brewing methods.
• Have exceptional attention to detail and a wealth of coffee knowledge.
• Familiarity with Square POS systems and cash handling procedures.
• Have a hospitality mindset.
• Excellent time management skills to handle peak hours efficiently.
• Basic math skills for cash handling and retail transactions.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team while also being self-motivated.
• Live and breathe coffee and have a healthy interest in baked goods.
• Possession of a current ServSafe Food Handler card and/or ability to acquire a certificate.

Physical Demands & Work Environment  

• Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the business, including early mornings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and stand for 4+ hours.
• Ability to maneuver effectively around the cafe and bakery.

If this sounds like you and you are a good human who loves people and learning, please send in an application and let me know your favourite roasters.

Talk soon,
Olivia

Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $28.00 per hour + tips ($9 -$12 per hour)

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off (2 weeks)
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• Day shift

Experience:

• Barista experience: 4 years

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Santa Monica, CA 90405 (Required)

Work Location: In person