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 about doing 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 experienced baristas to join us part-time or full-time. This will be an exciting opportunity to join the OG US team and help establish our little bakery as part of the fabric of Santa Monica.

Coffee 

Our approach to coffee embodies our commitment to exceptional quality, tradition, and community. We collaborate with Proud Mary to feature their Ghost Rider blend as our house coffee. This blend comprises naturally processed coffees from Ethiopia and Brazil, one fruit-driven and the other creamy. It’s big, buttery, creamy body, syrupy and thick, jammy, red grape, and stewed apricot.

In addition to our house blend, we will collaborate with roasters around the US and abroad weekly to mix things up, ensuring each one is dialled in perfectly to highlight its unique characteristics and provide an exceptional coffee experience.

Duties

• Prepare and serve various coffee and tea beverages according to standard recipes.
• Operate the espresso machine and other café equipment efficiently.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the work area, including equipment and utensils.
• Handle cash transactions accurately using the POS system.
• Provide exceptional hospitality.
• Assist with food preparation as needed, ensuring adherence to food safety standards.
• Monitor inventory levels of coffee beans, syrups, 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 Handlers card and/or acquire 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