Barista / Production Assistant (Full Time or Part-Time)

Join Our Ohana at Kai Coffee Hawaii!
Position: Barista/Production Assistant| Location: Roastery (Kapahulu)

Compensation: $18.00/hour + tips

Are you passionate about coffee, community, and creating unforgettable experiences? At Kai Coffee Hawaii, we're more than just a café - we're a family committed to serving the finest, specialty coffee with the warmth and authenticity of the Aloha spirit.


We're looking for a reliable, upbeat team member who's excited to learn coffee, support production, and serve guests at our walk-up window. This role blends behind-the-scenes work with customer-facing service, perfect for someone who enjoys variety and early mornings.

What You'll Do:

• Assist with daily coffee production, prep, packaging, and general back-of-house tasks
• Work the walk-up window as a barista
• Handcraft exceptional coffee and tea beverages to our quality standards
• Prepare and serve food while maintaining food safety standards
• Learn our coffee program, workflow, and quality standards
• Cultivate genuine connections with customers and teammates
• Maintain a clean, organized café and production space
• Communicate effectively with your team and leadership
• Handle cash accurately and responsibly
• Uphold our values of excellence, honesty, and service

What We're Looking For

• Weekend availability is required
• Ideally has been on-island for 6+ months and plans to stay
• Comfortable working within our operating hours:
  
  • Mon-Fri: 6:30 AM-1:00 PM
  • Sat-Sun: 6:30 AM-2:00 PM
• Genuinely wants to learn coffee and grow into both production and barista skills
• Enjoys early mornings and a fast-paced, small-team environment
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently once trained
• Friendly, customer-oriented, and comfortable serving guests at the window

Ready to brew up something special with us? Apply today and become part of our mission to bring people together - with Aloha in every cup.