Barista: Part-Time, Seasonal

Denver Museum of Nature & Science Barista

This position demonstrates a passion for coffee and is an expert in the preparation and serving of espresso-based drinks. Interact with guests internally and externally to manage specific customer requests in a fast paced beverage assembly line.

This is a Part-Time, Seasonal position through January 4, 2027. Must have availability on weekends, holidays and some night events as needed.

Job Class: Part-Time Hiring Range: $21.00/hour

Essential Duties

• Provides consistent quality beverages following established recipes, or by suggestion of the guest.
• Prepares and serves a variety of hot and cold beverages including espresso drinks, lattes, teas and other specialty drinks.
• Attention to detail to manage specific customer drink requests in a fast-paced environment while working with other baristas.
• Knowledge of milk tempering and texturing.
• While on bar, communicate effectively and works as a team with fellow baristas.
• Monitors inventory levels of coffee beans, milks, syrups, pastries and other supplies.
• Follows protocol and processes for maintaining and cleaning espresso machine, grinder and coffee equipment.
• Takes responsibility to learn all aspects of the Barista position, including opening and closing of the coffee lab. Assists in all areas, such as clean-up, shelf-stocking, or keeping merchandise displayed in an orderly manner.
• Stocks and maintains appropriate levels of stock on the floor, and in storage, follows the FIFO protocol.
• Consistently maintains the coffee lab to meet any required health and food safety requirements.

Minimum Qualifications/Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent work experience.
• Ability to work flexible hours that may include early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Ability to pass all required food, liquor and safety certifications.
• 6 months experience in a coffee shop environment.
• Hands on experience with an espresso machine and grinders.

Ideal Candidate Will Be/Have

• Be able to bend and lift up to 50lbs.
• Continuous standing during majority of 8-hour shift.

Application Instructions

Please submit your resume by 6:00 p.m. MT on Wednesday, August 19th. Applications will not be accepted after this time. DMNS reserves the right to close the position prior to this date. Applications may only be accepted electronically via the Museum's website.

DMNS Core Values

• We love science.
• We are curious, creative, and playful.
• We cultivate relationships with each other, diverse communities, the environment, and for our future.
• We think critically and act with empathy.

Perks of Working at DMNS

Click HERE to learn more about the benefits package offered to DMNS staff.

Due to the high volume of people who apply, we are not able to respond to specific inquiries regarding your application status. The Denver Museum of Nature & Science is an equal opportunity employer. The Museum is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse staff committed to serving the needs of all our visitors, and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds.

Denver Museum of Nature & Science