Barista

Barista

Born and brewed in Southern California since 1963, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf has become one of the world's largest independent and privately owned specialty coffee and tea retailers. In 1963 we opened our very first store in Brentwood, California. Today we have over 1100 stores in 31 countries as well as regional offices in Singapore and Malaysia. We have always had a creative and caring spirit. This energy embodied by our Team Members made us famous and beloved by our guests, first in Southern California and now around the world. We are a brand centered around passion. A passion for our premium products, our people, the guests and everyone we work with around the world. Passion is contagious, and we've got a serious case of it.

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf is seeking a Barista. The Barista is responsible for serving all products with friendly, individualized attention towards each customer. He or she is also responsible for educating customers about our premium coffees and teas. The Barista will fulfill any other duties the General Manager, Assistant General Manager or Shift Supervisor assigns and will represent The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf in a professional manner.

Responsibilities

The Barista is responsible for maintaining the key business areas listed:

• Sales/Customer Service
• Store Operations
• Employee Development
• Product Knowledge
• Visual Presentation

Requirements

Able to train new baristas. Runs errands, when needed. Works special events, as needed. Maintains positive company morale.

Physical Demands

Regularly required to stand, walk, talk and hear. Frequently required to use hand to finger motions, handle or feel objects, reach with hands and arms. Regularly required to lift and / or move items up to 25 pounds. Vision requirements: Close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust and focus.

Qualifications

Experience in retail / specialty store or food establishment preferred. Excellent verbal and written skills. Well organized and detail oriented. Register and cash handling experience. Minimum high school diploma or equivalent

International Coffee & Tea, LLC dba The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf is fully committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to attracting, retaining developing and promoting the most qualified employees without regard to their race, sex, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, veteran status, genetics, or any other status protected by state or federal law. The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf expressly prohibits any form of employee harassment or discrimination on the basis of any such protected status. The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy was intended to comply, and The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf so complies, with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the Company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation and training. We are dedicated to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, and where employees are treated with respect and dignity.