Barista at Blue Bottle Coffee

Los Angeles, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Entry Level & New GradExperience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Food and Beverage, HospitalityIndustries

Requirements

Passionate about coffee, food, and creating inclusive hospitality experiences
Reliable and consistent—punctual and dependable
Thoughtful and able to anticipate guests’ needs
Obsessed with details and honing your craft
Excited about new experiences with a can-do attitude
Eligible to work in the United States and 18 years of age or older
Existing Food Handler’s Certification for the state (or obtain within 30 days post-hire)
Basic math and computer skills
Flexible schedule available for mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays
Ability to stand and walk for long periods; on feet majority of day
Use of hands to reach, grip, turn, and perform precision work
Ability to squat, bend, twist, and reach as needed

Responsibilities

Deliver exceptional hospitality to guests, teammates, vendors, and suppliers
Make and serve beverages using various brewing and preparation methods
Prepare and serve delicious food
Stay knowledgeable about offerings and techniques through tastings, cuppings, and trainings
Taste beverages regularly to ensure quality and uphold standards
Create community by sharing coffee knowledge with guests and inspiring teammates
Support team with cafe maintenance tasks (cleaning, dishes, sweeping, dusting, mopping, organizing stations, trash)
Help achieve company sustainability goals
Uphold health, food safety, and safety guidelines
Promote a safe and respectful working environment
Complete Blue Bottle Academy training and 90-day validation

Skills

coffee brewing

beverage preparation

food preparation

hospitality

customer service

food safety

cleaning

sustainability

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

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision for eligible employees on day one

401(k)

Free drinks at any of our cafes and a complimentary bag of beans to take home each week

Discounts on any Blue Bottle food items and merchandise

Paid Time Off

Risks

Competitors like Diamond Brew threaten market share in instant coffee segment.

Cultural differences in Southeast Asia may impact brand acceptance.

New product introductions may alienate traditional Blue Bottle customers.

Differentiation

Blue Bottle offers single-origin beans for unique regional flavor profiles.

The company provides both direct-to-consumer sales and subscription services.

Blue Bottle emphasizes sustainable sourcing and high-quality, freshly roasted coffee.

Upsides

Expansion into Las Vegas and Singapore increases brand visibility and customer base.

Craft Instant Coffee aligns with growing instant coffee trend in Asia.

Collaboration with BTR Nation taps into functional foods trend for health-conscious consumers.

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