About the Role
The Barista is responsible for providing exceptional customer service while preparing and serving coffee beverages with a focus on quality and consistency. This role includes mastering various coffee brewing techniques and maintaining a clean and organized work environment to enhance the guest experience.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and serve coffee beverages, including espresso drinks, brewed coffee, and tea, according to established recipes.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the coffee station, ensuring compliance with sanitation standards.
- Operate coffee machines, grinders, and brewing equipment safely and efficiently.
- Interact with guests in a friendly and professional manner, taking orders and answering questions about the menu.
- Monitor inventory of coffee beans, milk, syrups, and other supplies, replenishing as needed.
- Process guest payments accurately and efficiently using point-of-sale (POS) systems.
- Follow food safety guidelines for the handling and preparation of ingredients.
- Perform opening and closing duties, including cleaning equipment and restocking supplies.
- Ensure a pleasant and welcoming environment for guests by maintaining the coffee area’s appearance.
Requirements
- Previous experience in a coffee shop or barista role is preferred.
- Strong customer service skills with the ability to interact professionally with guests.
- Knowledge of coffee brewing techniques, including espresso preparation, is a plus.
- Ability to operate coffee machines, grinders, and other brewing equipment.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks.
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 lbs. and perform repetitive physical tasks, such as brewing, cleaning, and stocking.
- Flexibility to work mornings, weekends, and holidays as required.
Skills
- Customer service
- Coffee brewing techniques
- Espresso preparation
- Operating coffee machines
- Organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- Point-of-sale (POS) systems
Location
- Denver, Colorado
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Previous experience in a coffee shop or barista role is preferred
Salary/Compensations
- $16.27 per hour plus tips
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- PTO
- 401(k) matching
- Wellness support
- Life and disability coverage
- Savings accounts
- Tuition aid
- Travel and lodging perks
About the Company
- Stonebridge is committed to equal employment opportunities.
- All Stonebridge openings are projected to close within 30 days of the original posting date.
Equal Opportunity
- We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or medical condition.
- All aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, advancement, compensation, benefits, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, layoff, recall, and termination, will be conducted without discrimination.
- Reasonable accommodations will be made for disabled team members.
- Resumes and applications for employment will be evaluated based on qualifications and the ability to meet the position's requirements.
