Barista

ABOUT US

Denim Coffee Company is a Specialty Coffee Roaster with coffee shops in Carlisle, Chambersburg, Harrisburg, Lancaster and Mechanicsburg.

We are now accepting applications for a barista position at our downtown Carlisle shop (1 S Hanover St) for the following shifts:

• Mondays from 6:30am-1pm
• Wednesdays from 6:30am-1pm
• Thursdays from 6:30am-1pm
• Fridays from 6:30am-1pm
• Saturdays from 6:30am-1pm

NOTE:

• Pay is $9/hr plus tips, typically resulting in a $15-$17/hr rate.
• FREE coffee on shift and discounts for non-coffee menu items and coffee brewing equipment
• Must be available year-round - if you are in college and leave the area for breaks or if you are in high school, we cannot consider you for this position.

BARISTA DUTIES

Provide exceptional customer service as a Barista in our café. Honor customers through hospitality and provide a memorable coffee experience.

Essential Functions

• Greet all customers with a friendly smile.
• Provide friendly, efficient and personal service to each customer.
• Create a rapport with customers by learning their names and favorite drinks.
• Educate customers on all of our products.
• Maintain high quality and consistent product standards.
• Strive for the highest level of customer satisfaction.
• Accurately process transactions in the POS system.
• Cup and taste coffee regularly to maintain familiarity with product and quality standards.
• Stay informed of new coffee availability and attributes.
• Communicate with team members and management to solve problems and improve service.
• Support a positive work environment.
• Prepare baked goods, foods, smoothies and other drinks with quality.
• Maintain a clean workstation and atmosphere.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

• Demonstrated passion and enthusiasm for coffee
• Customer service that is executed in a personal and professional manner
• Understanding of coffee shops and specialty retail
• Desire to educate others about our coffee and espresso methods
• Strong attention to detail and healthy respect for cleanliness and sanitation
• Excitement about the task of ensuring that each customer has a quality experience in our café
• Open to criticism and constantly striving to improve
• Ability to multi-task with ease

Physical Demands

• Stand and walk – must be able to stand for shifts and move about the café including up/down stairs to retrieve inventory from basement
• Use of hands – operate espresso machinery
• Taste/Smell – ability to detect and perceive smell of coffee
• Talk/hear – frequently communicate with customers

Work environment

• Work is performed at the cafe
• The work environment can be noisy

BENEFITS

Free coffee beverages and coffee beans, discounts for purchasing non-coffee menu items and brewing equipment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 32 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid training
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• Day shift

Application Question(s):

• Why do you want to work at Denim Coffee?
• What do you like about coffee?
• Are you available from 6:30am-1pm on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays year-round?

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15 - $17