Barista

Barista - Retail Cafe - OrindaPOSITION: Barista - Retail Cafe - OrindaCLASSIFICATION: Non-ExemptREPORTS TO: Café General Manager COMPENSATION: $19.45/HOURAbout Equator Equator Founders Helen Russell and Brooke McDonnell began their values-driven path, roasting coffee in a Marin County, CA garage. Possessing an obsessive commitment to green coffee sourcing and unparalleled roasting expertise, Equator has committed over 30 years to sustainable and fair trade coffee practices all in the name of creating a remarkable coffee experience for consumers. Today, Equator Coffees is a retail and wholesale coffee roaster and coffee farm owner with twelve retail cafes throughout California—from Marin County to San Francisco to Oakland to Los Angeles and beyond. Throughout the years, Equator Coffees has spearheaded industry-leading sourcing and roasting practices, and has forged progressive partnerships with Michelin-starred chefs, specialty grocers, tech campuses, and more. Women-owned, LGBTQ-founded, and an early adopter of Fair Trade and Regenerative Organic certifications, Equator Coffees is the first California coffee roaster to achieve B Corp Certification.Position Summary The Barista is all about hospitality! You want and aspire to provide a memorable experience to each and every person who visits our cafes. You are kind and welcoming to those you work with and serve, act with integrity and respect, work to create a safe, clean, and healthy work environment, provide quality beverages and food consistently, and share your knowledge and passion for our coffees.Key ResponsibilitiesHave a passion for our coffee and share knowledge with customersCommitted to providing consistent quality beverages and foodConfidently and accurately communicate product information to customers by responding to questions, orders, and concernsMaintain a clean environment including the cleaning of the back of house, bar areas, café lobbies, and patios to contribute to a healthy environment for customers and employeesProperly handle and maintain all coffee and food equipmentContribute to store profitability by following cash handling and cash register policies and proceduresAssist in the training and development of new employeesWork at different stations in the caféFollow all company policies, procedures, and processes and share ideas to make it betterAttend all individual and company scheduled training sessions and staff meetings to constantly advance education and stay up to date on coffee, tea, merchandise, espresso bar skills, and seasonal menu changesQualifications and RequirementsMust maintain current state-issued Food Handler CardRetail and/or customer service experience requiredCoffee experience preferredAbility to make the customer a priorityIs hospitable and inclusive with all customers and is a team player with co-workersDemonstrates passion and curiosity for coffee and teaBuilds ongoing connections with the customerAble to multi-task and deal with ambiguity in a fast-paced environmentAbility to communicate effectively with othersRespectful and professionalCash handling skillsThe employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 poundsThe hours can be part-time/full-time based on availability and can increase and decrease due to the needs of the businessMust be 16 years of age or olderCompensationAvailable to all employeesCommuter Benefits - pre-tax parking and transitEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) - Physical and mental health, financial and legal coaching available at no cost to the employeeFree mental health app subscriptionEmployee discount on merchandise, coffee gear, and at Equator cafesContinuing coffee education classesFree coffeePaid Time Off for voting on Election DayAfter 60 days as an employee at EquatorHealthcare Benefits (for full-time employees working over 30 hours per week)100% employer-covered premium medical insuranceVoluntary Insurance Plans - dental, vision, long-term disability, pet, and supplementary life insuranceEmployer covered life insurance premiumFlexible Spending Account (FSA) - healthcare and daily dependent careAfter 90 days as an employee at EquatorHoliday Pay after 90 days of employment. Eight Equator-observed holidays per yearPaid Time Off with tenured increases for full-time employees1 paid volunteer day per yearAfter six months as an employee at Equator401K with up to a 4% company match on employee contributionsCompensation will be commensurate with experience.We'd love for you to use the video answer feature for our screening questions! It's a great way for us to get a better sense of your experience and how comfortable you are discussing your skills. Plus, it helps us see your personality and passion for the role!This position description intends to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. It is not intended to include all duties and responsibilities. Job responsibilities can change according to the operational needs of the business. The order in which duties and responsibilities are listed is not significant.Equator Coffees is an equal-opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, and discharge will be based on competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability or any other applicable legally protected characteristics.