Cashier Barista

NOW HIRING: Join Our Outstanding Service Team!

We are seeking a  Part-Time Cashier Barista . This role involves greeting guests, helping them choose bread and pastries, and keeping the shop and coffee bar tidy. You'll be responsible for making specialty coffee drinks, such as lattes, pour-overs, and other beverages with care. As a part of a strong team, you'll be trained for success and work together to deliver excellent hospitality in a warm, community-driven setting.

If you have a passion for specialty food and coffee, take pride in being friendly and kind, and thrive in a bustling environment, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. 

This is a part-time position (3-5 days / 18-24 hours per week).   Availability on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays is essential (please do not apply if you're not available on those days).

We provide stable employment in a supportive atmosphere. Enjoy benefits that include pooled tips, generous annual paid time off, 40 hours of sick leave, and optional health benefits for full-time team members. We are committed to fostering respect, curiosity, communication, and teamwork. We can’t wait to welcome a talented new member to our fantastic crew. Join us to experience the joy of working with purpose while expanding your culinary expertise!

We're looking for someone with :

• Experience working in as a coffee barista, making espresso drinks (1 year minimum)
  
• Availability Wednesday-Sunday * must be available on weekend mornings * (6:30am earliest / 4:30pm latest)
• A warm, friendly, and professional attitude
• Demonstrate clear communication, active listening
• Willingness to learn organizational skills and follow systems
• Ability to work on your feet for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs
• Motivated and able to work well both alone and alongside others
• Great communication skills
  
• Ability to focus and stay on task 
• Strong work ethic, timeliness, and sense of urgency
• Attention to detail and cleanliness
• Commitment to a positive environment and work within a team
• Passion for food, cooking, nutrition, community, social justice
• Practice and demonstrate knowledge of food safety
• Current food handler certification required!
• Willingness to follow policies and procedures

The strongest applicants will also have :

• Knowledge of sourdough, wild fermentation, wheat/flour, doughs
• Desire for a career in hospitality
• Familiarity with our business, products, values, etc.
• Solid references 
• Commitment to working in this position for at least 9-12 months
• Interest in growing with our business, long term
• Being bilingual (fluent in Spanish) is not required but a big plus

Schedule : MUST be available to work Wednesday through Sunday, with Mondays and Tuesdays days off every week.

Compensation : $17.00/hr plus pooled tips which average an additional $5-8 more per hour = $22-24/hr

BENEFITS

• All employees get paid time off (i.e. personal days)
• 5 days sick pay/year
• Free daily bakery items + team snacks
• Discounts on all products/retail
• We offer full -time employees health, vision and dental benefits!

TO APPLY : please introduce yourself and why you’re a fit/interested in this position, along with your resume and references.

ABOUT US : Gusto Bread is a three time James Beard Award Nominee for "Outstanding Bakery" (2024, 2025, 2026)

We've been named as one of the 22 Best Bakeries in America by New York Times (DEC 2024) and Best New Bakery by EaterLA. Gusto Bread has also been covered by Tejal Rao of The New York Times and in articles by The Los Angeles Times, LA Taco and more.