Barista - Homewood

Frothy Monkey is hiring a Barista! If you're an optimistic and warm individual who excels in both team settings and independent work, we want you. Smiling abundantly and finding joy in making others happy is what we look for.

Full time position (>30 hours / week). Part time position (<30 hours / week). Hours vary weekly.

About Frothy Monkey
At Frothy Monkey, we serve more than just coffee. Our all day-menu includes breakfast, brunch, a kid’s menu, lunch, and dinner, accompanied by an enticing selection of craft beer, wine, and cocktails. We take pride in creating delicious offerings from scratch, using original recipes and thoughtfully sourced ingredients from regional farmers and producers whenever possible. As a part of our team, you'll not only be serving incredible food and drinks but also becoming an integral part of the communities we serve. Since 2004, Frothy Monkey has been a beloved staple in the Nashville community, earning accolades such as "Best Coffee Shop" and more in numerous publications—thanks to the support of our wonderful customers.

Job responsibilities include:

• Prepare and serve espresso drinks, coffee, tea, and other beverages.
• Constant drive for professional education and growth in all areas of coffee and tea
• Willingness to learn and to share coffee/tea knowledge with guests and co-workers
• Willingness to help ring up guests, buss tables, run food/drinks and help with any other general tasks as needed
• Ability to multitask in a high volume environment while maintaining a warm and friendly demeanor
• Maintain clean and organized workspace throughout each shift
• Maintain knowledge of all food and beverage products
• Maintain warm and friendly demeanor when interacting with guests and co-workers
• Ability to work with a team-first mentality throughout the entirety of each shift
• Be able to grow, learn, and be creative.
• Love their local community and help engender a spirit of inclusiveness within our walls.

Requirements: 

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time (up to 8+ hours per shift).
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 30 pounds 
• Ability to bend, reach, twist, kneel, and perform repetitive motions throughout the shift.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

• Paid time off (PTO)*
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (Frothy covers 50% of the premium)*
• Health Savings Account (HSA Bank; Frothy deposits $25 a month)*
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Free employee assistance program 
• Free employee perks and discount program 
• Free life insurance
• Short term disability insurance plans*
• Long term disability insurance plans*
• Discounts on meals, beverages, and merchandise.

*Benefits for full time employees

Our core values are: Quality, Relationships, Warmth, Grit, Growth + Development, and Execution; are the guiding principles that shape our behavior, support our vision, and define our culture.