Barista

The Bardo Coffee House in Wheat Ridge is looking for one barista to join our team. Our ideal candidate is a self-starter, motivated, and reliable. Weekend availability is required for the current position. We train!

We're a small company, but we take the business of coffee in a serious and big way, yet maintain a casual, non-corporate environment. Your gender, your gods, your sex life, your skin color, or your “big shot” uncle don’t matter to us or make a difference around here. The Bardo Coffee House is a progressive and open-minded meritocracy. If you’re smart, passionate, and good at what you do, come as you are. We want to work with you!

Closing shifts (6pm to 1:30 am.), and afternoons (11:00 to 6pm or 1pm to 8:00pm), and 20 to 30 hours a week (depending on your availability). Must be available for shifts Fri-Mon.

Pay:

Evening Shifts: $10.50/hour plus tips (tips average $7 to $9 an hour depending on day of the week )

Closing Shifts: $15.75/hour plus tips (tips average $7 to $9 an hour depending on day of the week)

Strong opportunity for advancement with a growing company

Job Title:

Front of House Barista

Reports to: Supervisor

Location: Wheat Ridge, CO

FLSA Status: Part Time, Non-Exempt

Summary/Objective:

The Front of House Barista is responsible for preparing and serving orders and maintaining a positive atmosphere for customers.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain a positive attitude, smile and be polite with customers throughout the transaction

• Greet customers as they approach the cash register

• Take the customer’s order and prepare the order according to brand specifications and the customer requests

• Must have knowledge of menu items and recipes

• Effectively and efficiently complete financial transactions

• Maintain the balance of the cash drawer at all times

• Distribute and post marketing materials as required

• Maintain daily temperature logs

• Properly use station machinery and equipment

• Maintain a neat and clean beverage station, restaurant, and a presentable work area

• Assist management team with administrative functions and daily food prep

Qualifications:

• Excellent interpersonal skills and a positive attitude

• Ability to work independently

• Possess good time management

• Proficient in basic math skills while handling cash

• Great customer service skills

• Flexibility to pick up extra shifts as well as closing shifts

• Ability to understand and follow directions given by management

• Requires the ability to work with hot food items, heated equipment, steam, noise and other at-risk conditions. Involves repetitive motion and long periods of standing

• Ability to climb a ladder to retrieve items, such as sleeves of paper cups

• Must be able to lift up to 25lbs and push, pull up to 40lbs

• Must be 18 years of age or older.

• Closers must be comfortable working alone behind the counter and closing the store by yourself

Desired Qualifications (preferred, but not necessary):

• Experience in the food service industry, or as a barista

Salary : $7 - $9