Barista
Ashby$222 - $3,333/year
Full Time
Entry Level & New Grad
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Entry Level & New GradExperience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Food and Beverage, Hospitality, CoffeeIndustries
Requirements
- Eligible to work in the United States and 18 years of age or older
- Basic math and computer skills
- Flexible schedule and available to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time (on feet majority of the day)
- Use of hands to reach, grip, turn, and perform precision work
- Ability to squat, bend, twist, and reach for items below waist level or above shoulders
- Ability to lift, push/pull, carry, and/or move up to 50 pounds
- Searching for a career in food and beverage with a dynamic, growing company
- Passionate about coffee, food, and creating inclusive hospitality experiences
- Reliable and consistent—punctual and always bring your A-game
- Thoughtful and able to anticipate guests’ needs
- Obsessed with the details, love honing your craft
- Excited about taking on new experiences and possess a can-do attitude
Responsibilities
- Deliver exceptional hospitality to guests, teammates, vendors, and suppliers
- Make and serve a selection of delicious beverages with a variety of brewing and preparation methods
- Prepare and serve delicious food
- Stay knowledgeable about Blue Bottle’s current beverage and food offerings and preparation techniques through tastings, cuppings, and trainings
- Taste Blue Bottle beverages regularly to ensure quality, uphold standards, and develop your palate
- Create community in cafes by sharing joy and knowledge of coffee with guests and inspiring teammates
- Support the team by performing tasks to keep the cafe running smoothly (e.g., cleaning, clearing/washing dishes, sweeping, dusting, mopping, organizing condiment stations, taking out trash)
- Be passionate about the planet and help achieve company-wide sustainability goals
- Uphold and follow all health, food safety, and safety guidelines
- Promote a safe and respectful working environment
- Complete Blue Bottle’s Barista training and 90-day validation post-hire
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
What benefits does Blue Bottle Coffee offer its baristas?
Benefits include comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage starting on the first day for eligible employees, best-in-class coffee training and continuing education, free membership into the Specialty Coffee Association of America with event discounts, 401(k) plan, paid time off and paid volunteer hours, and a 50% discount on all products online and in-cafe.
Is this barista position remote or does it require working in a cafe?
This is an in-person role requiring work in Blue Bottle cafes, involving tasks like making beverages, serving food, creating community with guests, and cafe maintenance.
What skills or qualities are required for the barista role?
Key qualities include passion for coffee and food, reliability with punctuality, thoughtfulness in anticipating guest needs, attention to detail, a can-do attitude, basic math and computer skills, and a flexible schedule for mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
What is the company culture like at Blue Bottle Coffee?
The culture emphasizes exceptional hospitality, creating community through coffee, sustainability for people and the planet, continuous learning via trainings and tastings, and fostering a safe, respectful environment with teamwork and care.
What makes a strong candidate for the barista position?
Strong candidates are passionate about coffee, food, and hospitality, reliable with flexible availability, detail-oriented, eager to learn through training, and committed to sustainability and team support.
Blue Bottle Coffee
Specialty coffee roaster and retailer
About Blue Bottle Coffee
Blue Bottle Coffee specializes in roasting and selling high-quality coffee beans and brewing equipment, primarily in the United States. The company focuses on providing freshly roasted coffee, emphasizing single-origin beans that highlight unique flavors from specific regions. Customers can purchase products directly from the website or physical locations, and they also offer a subscription service for regular deliveries of coffee. This model allows Blue Bottle Coffee to cater to individual coffee lovers and specialty coffee shops while ensuring a steady revenue stream. Their commitment to quality and sustainable sourcing practices sets them apart from competitors in the specialty coffee market.
Oakland, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2002Year Founded
$132MTotal Funding
SERIES_CCompany Stage
Food & Agriculture, Consumer GoodsIndustries
501-1,000Employees