Barista/Lead Barista- Aviano Boulder

Cherry Creek's premier coffee cafe is headed to Boulder! Opening in the Moxy Hotel late February!

Aviano Coffee is seeking a part time/full time Barista or Barista lead (based on experience)
The coffee is delicious, the environment is vibey, and the team is collaborative and hard working! If you think you'd be a good fit to join the team, please apply with your resume!
You: personable, energetic, empathetic, attention to detail, customer service focused.

Weekend availability is a must and one year of 3rd wave barista experience is preferred.
Expected compensation: $17-$21hr (hourly, tips)

Aviano is part of Culinary Creative. Culinary Creative is more than just a hospitality management group; we are a culture and a philosophy; we have a strong belief in diversity, equity and inclusion; we are a community-focused, activist business.

We provide career opportunities; we aren't a job, people who work for us come to build careers. Our management umbrella includes: Aviano, A5 Steakhouse, Bar Dough, Senor Bear, Ash Kara, Mister Oso, Kumoya, Forget Me Not, Ay Papi, Fox and the Hen, and Tap & Burger Concepts, with plans to open new restaurants this year.

Our Mission; We create businesses that are welcoming, purposeful, and community driven.
Our Vision: To be progressive, socially-conscious leaders in our community. As well as welcoming and empathetic to every guest to enters our coffee shop.
Our Values: We exhibit an absolute devotion to guest and employee welfare. We do this courteously, with humility, honesty, integrity, and professionalism. We have a bias for action, and a propensity towards making decisions that leave our world a better place.

At Aviano our love language is Coffee. Coffee is deeply personal and is rooted in a sense of comfort; our service is warm and professional. We choose to elevate who we serve over what we serve. Our service is executed best when we treat guests with kindness, respect, and humility.
If you possess the following qualities we want to hear from you:
Reliability Trustworthiness
Great Communication Skills
Attention to detail Organization
You value the guest experience and take pride in your job
What You'll Love About Us;

Lucrative Pay: We believe in pay equity and that everyone should invest in a quality experience for our guests and our employees.
A place to grow your career: we believe in growing and mentoring talent within our restaurants by focusing on growing staff and fostering leadership.
Benefits: All employees are eligible to participate in company health, dental, pet, life, and vision insurance plans. Major medical plans are available to our full timers. Your company discount is extended to all restaurants in the group. There are ample opportunities to volunteer in community projects, to cross-train in other disciplines, and to stage throughout the group.
Collaboration: By fostering small, tightly knit teams we want you to closely work with our creative team and to work with us to create a healthy and vibrant work environment.
Please reply with your resume and preferred form of contact, we look forward to learning more about you.

PURPOSE

The Barista Lead is responsible for preparing and serving beverages such as coffee, tea, and other specialty beverages while understanding and working with all appropriate tools & equipment. This role provides an exceptional coffee experience to all customers and is committed to operational excellence. The Barista Lead will also assist management with training new hires and current team members.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Greet customers and provide excellent services to address their needs in a timely fashion.

• Prepare and serve hot or cold beverages, such as coffee, espresso drinks, blended coffees, or teas in accordance with the recipe and company standards.

• Assist management in training new hires and current team members.

• Maintain a clean and sanitized work area, seating areas, and equipment/tools by following all health, safety and sanitation guidelines and standards.

• Serve as coffee expert providing exceptional knowledge of beverage and food menu items.

• Describe menu items to customers or suggest products that might appeal to them.

• Provide customers with product details, such as coffee blend or preparation descriptions.

• Responsible for total service, including table service.

• Serve prepared food.

• Receive or stock supplies and/or products.

• Ensure checklists and corresponding side work are delegated fairly and completed.

• Maintain and operate all brewing equipment notifying any maintenance needs to management.

• Handles busy service independently and professionally.

• Maintain stock of clean mugs and plates and wash when necessary.

• Assists with cleaning and sanitizing FOH & BOH employee work areas, customer seating areas, patio area, and restrooms.

• Handle customer issues and escalate to management when necessary.

• Perform refunds as related to customer satisfaction and recovery.

• Communicate customer feedback to management.

• Receive and process payments (cash or credit cards) when necessary.

• Contributes to a positive team environment.

• Perform other duties as assigned.REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Hands-on experience with brewing equipment.

• Excellent customer service, communication, and time management skills.

• Strong ability to multi-task and problem solve quickly.

• Ability to follow instructions and procedures.

• Ability to operate in an environment with rapid innovation with minimal turnaround time from innovation to product and service delivery to the customer.

• Strong interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work as part of a team.

QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION:

• High School Diploma or a GED.

• 3 years of barista experience.

• Available to work flexible hours, which could include early mornings, weekends, and holidays.

• Must successfully pass CCG’s Barista Certification Practical Exam.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $17.05 - $21.65 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid training
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• Day shift

Experience:

• Third wave barista: 1 year (Preferred)
• Leadership: 1 year (Preferred)
• Barista experience: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Boulder, CO 80302: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $22