Barista

Join Team Bird Rock Coffee!

We are looking for exceptional, inspirational and motivated team members. Bird Rock Coffee Roasters is proud to have put Direct Sourced, Single Origin, exceptional coffee on the map in San Diego. A regular contributor to the international coffee industry, a consistent winner of scores above 90 from Coffee Review, and the North American Golden Bean Awards, the recipient of a 2023 Good Food Award, and with a Q-Grader certified Director of Coffee on site, Bird Rock's staff is sought after throughout the world for their coffee expertise. Going beyond the perfect latte, Bird Rock Coffee Roasters has a top-quality roasting program on site, a pour-over bar featuring some of the best, seasonal varietals, monthly staff cuppings, and a deep dive into the selection process and all things coffee. Bird Rock Coffee Roasters goes beyond the confines of the fair trade structure and engages in direct trade with farmers, and is proud to serve the best coffee, prepared with the utmost respect to those who grew it.

Customer Service Duties & Responsibilities Include

• Greet and interact with all customers providing everyone with an excellent experience in our stores. • Maintain a positive demeanor in a busy environment where multi-tasking, cleaning, and effective communication are requirements. • Prepare batch brew and pour over coffee according to our standards of quality. • Maintain coffee knowledge on current offerings and confidently and accurately communicate product information to customers. • Taste coffee each shift worked to improve product knowledge. • Properly handle and maintain all coffee brewing equipment. • Follow cash register policies and procedures including handling cash. • Communicate with team members and management to solve problems and improve service.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching • Dental insurance • Employee discounts • Flexible schedule • Health insurance • Opportunity for advancement • Training & development • Vision insurance

Compensation: $17.75 per hour