Barista

Immediate openings at both locations!

We are looking for a Barista to prepare and serve hot and cold beverages, including various types of coffee and tea. Barista responsibilities include educating customers on our drinks menu, making recommendations based on their preferences, up-selling special items and taking orders. To be successful in this role, you should have customer service skills and knowledge of how brewing equipment operates. You should be able to work various shifts. Note: this position’s compensation includes salary and tips. Ultimately, you’ll ensure an excellent experience for our guests.

Cottonwood is a sixteen year old coffee company that prides itself on quality coffee beverages, as well as fast casual food items and from-scratch baked goods. As the oldest dedicated coffeehouse in Brookings, we want to not only continue being a hub of the community, but improve our craft in all areas.

If you want more than just a job, you should consider applying. If you want to learn a craft and not just push buttons on a machine you don't understand, apply with us. If you want to be a part of a team that is always striving to improve, you know what to do.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers as they enter
• Give customers drink menus and answer their questions regarding ingredients
• Take orders while paying attention to details (e.g. preferences of coffee blend, dairy and sugar ratios)
• Prepare beverages following recipes
• Serve beverages and prepared food, like cookies, pastries and muffins
• Receive and process payments (cash and credit cards)
• Keep the bar area clean
• Maintain stock of clean mugs and plates
• Check if brewing equipment operates properly and report any maintenance needs
• Comply with health and safety regulations
• Communicate customer feedback to managers and recommend new menu items

Skills

• Previous work experience as a Barista or Waiter/Waitress not required (we have a thorough training process)
• Hands-on experience with brewing equipment
• Knowledge of sanitation regulations
• Flexibility to work various shifts
• Basic math skills
• Ability to gauge customers’ preferences
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to handle pressure while also knowing how to manage work in slow periods.
• Must have a desire to improve and learn

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $14.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule

Shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Morning shift

Application Question(s):

• Can you work weekends?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Restaurant experience: 1 year (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: Multiple locations

Salary : $14 - $20