Barista

A Barista at Great White excels at preparing coffee and non-alcoholic drinks while providing a memorable experience for all guests. To succeed you must be efficient and observant, and deeply knowledgeable about coffee, with the ability to work well under pressure. 

What you’ll do:

You are responsible for preparing and serving coffee and other beverages, greeting guests, creating relationships with repeat guests, learning their drink preferences, running food, and handling the coffee and beverage opening and closing procedures. In addition, you collaborate with managers to complete pre and post-shift duties and are a supportive team member to all staff.

Recommended Experience:

• 2+ years of experience working as a Barista 
• You can produce latte art 
• You bring energy, rigor, and curiosity to the role and use skills in multitasking, problem-solving, and a high degree of organization.
• You have experience in working in demanding and fast-paced environments
• You can deliver coffee and other beverages quickly and efficiently while maintaining consistency. 
• You have a SafeServe certificate. 
• You are a team player that is flexible and reliable with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• You have experience in Toast, Resy, 7Shifts, or other hospitality-driven technologies. 

Benefits: 

• Great White is always looking to grow our Management and Corporate team from within, so we advocate for the development and work closely with you to progress your managerial and technical skills to grow your career.
• Full time employees are eligible for medical and dental benefits. 
• You receive a 30% discount on food & beverage at all venues 
• You have access to a 401K retirement fund.
• You receive sick days. 

Qualifications & Requirements

• Must possess a valid California Food Handler Card within 30 days of hire.

• Must complete California-mandated Sexual Harassment Prevention Training (provided by the company).

• Strong communication skills and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Stationary Standing: Must be able to stand and walk for the duration of a shift (up to 8 hours).

• Manual Dexterity: Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.

• Movement: Frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or reach overhead to access supplies.

• Sensory: The employee is frequently required to taste and smell coffee and milk products to ensure quality control and freshness.

• Lifting: Must frequently lift and/or move up to 30 pounds (milk crates/ice buckets) and occasionally lift/move up to 50 pounds.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Great White is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.