Barista at Blue Bottle Coffee in Boston, MA

Job description

• At Blue Bottle Coffee, a Barista is someone who is passionate about coffee, culinary items, sustainability, and creating incredible guest experiences grounded in care and respect. We invite you to grow as a team member and create community through coffee with us.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional hospitality to our guests, your fellow teammates, and all of our vendors and suppliers
• Make and serve a selection of delicious beverages with a variety of different brewing and preparation methods
• Prepare and serve delicious food
• Stay knowledgeable about Blue Bottle’s current beverage and food offerings and preparation techniques, continuously cultivating your own curiosity and knowledge through in-house tastings, cuppings, and trainings
• Taste our Blue Bottle beverages regularly to ensure quality, uphold our standards, and develop your palate
• Create community in our cafes by sharing your joy and knowledge of coffee with our guests, and inspire your fellow teammates to do the same
• Support your team by taking joy in the tasks that keep the cafe running smoothly and beautifully—these tasks may vary but can include cleaning, clearing and washing dishes, sweeping, dusting, mopping, cleaning and organizing condiment stations, and taking out trash
• Be passionate about the planet and help us achieve our company-wide sustainability goals
• Uphold and follow all health, food safety, and safety guidelines
• Promote a safe and respectful working environment
• Complete Blue Bottle’s Barista training and 90-day validation post-hire

Requirements

• Searching for a career in food and beverage with a dynamic, growing company
• Passionate about coffee, food, and creating inclusive hospitality experiences
• Reliable and consistent—your leader and teammates can always depend on you to be punctual and bring your A-game
• Thoughtful and able to anticipate our guests’ needs
• Obsessed with the details, you love honing your craft and understand the nourishing powers in each cup of coffee and each plate of delicious food
• Excited about taking on new experiences and possess a can-do attitude
• Eligible to work in the United States and 18 years of age or older
• Basic math and computer skills
• A flexible schedule and are available to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays

Skills

Required

• Basic math and computer skills
• Flexible schedule
• Reliable and consistent
• Detail-oriented
• Can-do attitude
• Eligible to work in the United States
• 18 years of age or older

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage for eligible employees starting on your first day
• Best-in-class coffee training and continuing education
• Free membership into the Specialty Coffee Association of America and discounts on events (including Expos and Championships)
• 401(k) plan
• Paid time off & paid volunteer hours
• 50% discount on all products, both online and in-cafe; this includes food, beverages, whole-bean coffee, and merchandise
• 2 free drinks during shifts for cafe team members
• Flexible spending account & commuter benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Additional Benefits Information
• $18.00 per hour + tips averaging approximately $5-10 per shift hour
• Cafe Incentive Program
• $18 - $18 an hour