James Coffee Co. is hiring: Barista - all locations in Escondido

James Coffee Company Barista - all locations

San Diego, CA·Escondido, CA·Full time

We are searching for an engaging Barista who is passionate about coffee preparation, experience, and education.

Description

As a Barista, you will greet customers, answer their questions, take orders, accept payments, and prepare drinks. You will also maintain a clean and healthy work environment, and continuously expand your knowledge of beverage quality controls, preparation, and presentation.

Duties and Tasks

Operations

• Adhere to all company policies and protocols, both behind the bar and at the front of house, including those for cash handling and safety, while maintaining a clean and organized workspace.
• Ensure that the company’s brand is properly reflected by keeping a well-maintained, clean, well-organized, and stocked coffee bar.
• Uphold the company’s standards regarding merchandising, inventory, and rotation of store products.
• Offer relevant, thoughtful ideas and suggestions for improving operations.
• Ensure adherence to the company’s dress code as well as all health and safety requirements.
• Maintain a clean environment involving the cleaning of the back of house, bar areas, cafes, and patios.
• Contribute to store profitability by following cash handling and cash register policies and procedures.
• Attend all individual and company scheduled training sessions and staff meetings to advance education on coffee, tea, merchandise, and espresso bar skills.

Customer Service & Drink Quality

• Have a passion for our coffee and share knowledge with customers.
• Committed to providing consistent quality beverages.
• Confidently and accurately communicate product information to customers by responding to questions, orders, and concerns.
• Preparing beverages, brewing coffee, and serving to customers.
• Maintain product knowledge regarding all pastries and food items and stay up to date on seasonal menu changes.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• James Coffee pays 50% of medical insurance premium for all full-time employees.
• Dental and vision coverage for all full-time employees.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage available for eligible dependents.
• Additional life insurance and accident insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Free coffee at any location and a weekly bag of beans.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• Experience in beverage preparation or customer service preferred.
• Coffee experience preferred.
• Training and willingness to learn about coffee and beverages.
• Hospitable and inclusive with all customers and co-workers.
• Demonstrating a passion for coffee and tea.
• Availability to work around peak hours, early mornings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others.
• Commitment to customer satisfaction and service excellence.
• Can create productive relationships with co-workers, collaborating and working as a team.