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Equator Coffees

Barista

Equator Coffees, Mill Valley, California, us, 94942

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Overview The Barista is all about hospitality. You want and aspire to provide a memorable experience to each and every person who visits our cafes. You are kind and welcoming to those you work with and serve, act with integrity and respect, work to create a safe, clean, and healthy work environment, provide quality beverages and food consistently, and share your knowledge and passion for our coffees.

Position Barista

Classification:

Non-Exempt

Reports To:

Café General Manager

Key Responsibilities

Have a passion for our coffee and share knowledge with customers

Commit to providing consistent quality beverages and food

Confidently and accurately communicate product information to customers by responding to questions, orders, and concerns

Maintain a clean environment including back of house, bar areas, café lobbies, and patios to contribute to a healthy environment for customers and employees

Properly handle and maintain all coffee and food equipment

Contribute to store profitability by following cash handling and cash register policies and procedures

Assist in the training and development of new employees

Work at different stations in the café

Follow all company policies, procedures, and processes and share ideas to improve

Attend all scheduled trainings and staff meetings to stay up to date on coffee, tea, merchandise, espresso bar skills, and seasonal menu changes

Qualifications and Requirements

Must maintain current state-issued Food Handler Card

Retail and/or customer service experience required

Coffee experience preferred

Ability to make the customer a priority; hospitable and inclusive with all customers

Team player with co-workers; demonstrates passion and curiosity for coffee and tea

Builds ongoing connections with the customer

Able to multi-task and handle ambiguity in a fast-paced environment

Effective communication skills; respectful and professional

Cash handling skills

Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

Schedule based on business needs; flexibility to work a variable schedule including early mornings, weekends, and holidays

Compensation

Available to all employees: Competitive hourly wage; commuter benefits (pre-tax parking and transit); Employee Assistance Program (EAP); free mental health app subscription; employee discount on merchandise and coffee gear; continuing coffee education classes; free coffee

After 60 days: Healthcare benefits (for full-time employees working over 30 hours/week); 100% employer-covered medical premium; voluntary insurance plans (dental, vision, long-term disability, life); Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for healthcare and dependent care

Holiday pay after 90 days: Eight Equator-observed holidays per year; Paid Time Off with tenure-based increases for full-time employees; 1 paid volunteer day per year

After six months: 401K with up to a 4% company match on employee contributions

Compensation will be commensurate with experience

Additional Information We’d love for you to use the video answer feature for screening questions. It helps us understand your experience and passion for the role.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Equator Coffees is an equal-opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristics.

Notes

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Part-time

Job function: Management and Manufacturing

Industries: Food and Beverage Services

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