Barista - Retail Store - Part Time

Barista - Retail Cafe - Larkspur

Barista - Retail Cafe - Larkspur

About Equator In 1995, Equator Founders Helen Russell and Brooke McDonnell began their values-driven path, roasting coffee in a Marin County, CA garage. Possessing an obsessive commitment to green coffee sourcing and unparalleled roasting expertise, Equator has committed over 30 years to sustainable and fair trade coffee practices all in the name of creating a remarkable coffee experience for consumers. Today, Equator Coffees is a retail and wholesale coffee roaster and coffee farm owner with twelve retail cafes throughout Californiafrom Marin County to San Francisco to Oakland to Los Angeles and beyond. Throughout the years, Equator Coffees has spearheaded industry-leading sourcing and roasting practices, and has forged progressive partnerships with Michelin-starred chefs, specialty grocers, tech campuses, and more. Women-owned, LGBTQ-founded, and an early adopter of Fair Trade and Regenerative Organic certifications, Equator Coffees is the first California coffee roaster to achieve B Corp Certification.

The Barista is all about hospitality! You are kind and welcoming to those you work with and serve, act with integrity and respect, work to create a safe, clean, and healthy work environment, provide quality beverages and food consistently, and share your knowledge and passion for our coffees.

Have a passion for our coffee and share knowledge with customers

Committed to providing consistent quality beverages and food

Confidently and accurately communicate product information to customers by responding to questions, orders, and concerns

Maintain a clean environment including the cleaning of the back of house, bar areas, caf lobbies, and patios to contribute to a healthy environment for customers and employees

Properly handle and maintain all coffee and food equipment

Contribute to store profitability by following cash handling and cash register policies and procedures

Assist in the training and development of new employees

Follow all company policies, procedures, and processes and share ideas to make it better

Attend all individual and company scheduled training sessions and staff meetings to constantly advance education and stay up to date on coffee, tea, merchandise, espresso bar skills, and seasonal menu changes

Must maintain current state-issued Food Handler Card

Retail and/or customer service experience required

Coffee experience preferred

Ability to make the customer a priority

Is hospitable and inclusive with all customers and is a team player with co-workers

Demonstrates passion and curiosity for coffee and tea

Builds ongoing connections with the customer

Cash handling skills

The hours can be part-time/full-time based on availability and can increase and decrease due to the needs of the business

Must be 16 years of age or older

Commuter Benefits - pre-tax parking and transit

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Physical and mental health, financial and legal coaching available at no cost to the employee

Free mental health app subscription

Employee discount on merchandise, coffee gear, and at Equator cafes

Continuing coffee education classes

Free coffee

Healthcare Benefits (for full-time employees working over 30 hours per week)

• 100% employer-covered premium medical insurance
• Voluntary Insurance Plans - dental, vision, long-term disability, pet, and supplementary life insurance
• Employer covered life insurance premium
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) - healthcare and daily dependent care
• Holiday Pay after 90 days of employment. Eight Equator-observed holidays per year
• Paid Time Off with tenured increases for full-time employees
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