What are the responsibilities and job description for the Barista - Career Employment position at Opus Coffee?
January 2nd Update: Happy New Year! We have a small number of openings across locations and will be reviewing and reaching out to qualifying candidates who meet our specific availability & schedule needs.
Career Employment is for applicants who desire 30 hours weekly and full-time employment throughout the calendar year - perfect for those looking to choose Opus as a long-term position or career.
Opus Coffee has been roasting and serving high-quality coffee since 2002. From bean to cup, our baristas are at the center of our mission: Serving good coffee for good people. Across Gainesville, our ten locations strive to provide a positive and inclusive company culture and place of growth for our employees. As a Barista, you will educate customers on our products, craft high-quality drinks by following recipes and proper bar techniques, and cultivate community with guests and coworkers alike each day.
The starting base pay for this position is $14.00/hour, plus our tip pool (averaging $3.75-$4.75), cash tips, and Career Employment benefits, including Paid Time Off, making for an hourly average of $18-$19 to begin. We offer additional raises for bar training ($0.25 increase; occurs 3 weeks after first day), biannual increases ($0.25 every 6 months), and opportunities for leadership. Here's what we're looking for in a Barista candidate:
- At least one year of customer-facing food service experience (required)
- Barista experience is preferred - but a passion for quality coffee is enough!
- Interested in committing long-term to Opus and reliable presence throughout the year
- Demonstrates outgoing and positive attitude with guests
- Interested in leadership and development
- Most importantly, clear and kind communication with coworkers and confidence to be yourself
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Salary : $4 - $14