Barista - Seoul at Blue Bottle Coffee

South Korea

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Entry Level & New GradExperience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Food and Beverage, HospitalityIndustries

Requirements

No prior brewing experience or latte art skills are necessary; the company values passion and genuine interest in coffee. Applicants must provide a Korean resume including personal details, education, work history with dates and employment type, and any language or other qualifications. A willingness to welcome guests, a proactive attitude, and a commitment to sustainability are also sought. Candidates must consent to the collection and use of personal and sensitive information for recruitment purposes.

Responsibilities

Baristas are responsible for warmly welcoming all guests, actively seeking self-improvement and growth, and contributing to a sustainable future by preserving the legacy of coffee. They must also simplify processes to allow the team and guests to focus on enjoying delicious coffee and grow their knowledge and experience within the team. The role involves delivering excellent coffee experiences through genuine passion and care.

Skills

Customer Service

Hospitality

Coffee Preparation

Teamwork

Self-Starter

Sustainability

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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