PJ's Coffee of Mobile is hiring: Barista Full Time in Spanish Fort

PJ's Coffee of New Orleans was founded in 1978 by Phyllis Jordan, a pioneer in the coffee industry who embraced high-quality beans, superior roasting methods, and a pure passion for the art of coffee making. Today, PJ's Coffee is recognized for harvesting, roasting, and personally crafting gourmet drinks using only the top 1% of Arabica beans and delicious organic tea.

About PJ's Coffee

PJ's Coffee serves a wide variety of hot, iced, and frozen coffee beverages, as well as organic tea and fresh breakfast pastries. PJ's Original Cold Brew Ice Coffee is brewed daily using a special cold-drip process that protects the flavor and strength of the beans while producing a coffee that is two-thirds less acidic.

Responsibilities

• Present a positive image of PJ's customers and coworkers by maintaining the reputation & integrity of the brand.
• Proactively suggest new beverages, drink enhancements, snacks, and pastries to improve the overall experience and knowledge of customers.
• Prepare all beverages and food in a consistent, fast, efficient, and friendly manner to meet PJ's Coffee specifications and customer satisfaction.
• Ensure that the store offers excellent customer service as it pertains to the operation of the staff and the physical upkeep of the store.
• Follow cash handling procedures accurately.
• Ensure the interior and exterior of a store meet sanitary, safety, and aesthetic requirements by maintaining daily shift checklists and par levels.
• Alert management to operational needs, equipment failure, and necessary improvements that are needed.
• Attend training sessions designed to increase coffee knowledge and work skills and apply that knowledge to operations.

Qualifications

• Barista experience is not required, as training will be provided in the PJ's ways of serving the best cup of coffee in town.
• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Outgoing and engaging personality.
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced, team environment.
• Ability to communicate through different communication channels.
• Ability to memorize beverage and other recipes & procedures.
• Alabama Food Handler's Card is required for Mobile County locations.
• Must have availability on Fridays, Saturdays, & Sundays.
• Must be reliable, punctual, and dependable in regard to attendance.

Compensation and Benefits

• Tipshare is team-based.
• Raises acquired based on performance & responsibilities taken on.
• PTO accrued after 180 days of employment for full-time employees (37.5 hours or over).
• Compensation: $7.50 - $15.00 per hour.

PJ's Coffee is committed to bringing our customers the freshest coffee possible, while developing programs to ensure quality of life is improved through community initiatives and by supporting local school programs. We offer a range of benefits, including flexible schedules, an enjoyable work environment with supportive management, employee incentives, and growth potential.