Barista - San Jose

You Will:

• Deliver exceptional hospitality to our guests, your fellow teammates, and all of our vendors and suppliers
• Make and serve a selection of delicious beverages with a variety of different brewing and preparation methods
• Prepare and serve delicious food
• Stay knowledgeable about Blue Bottle’s current beverage and food offerings and preparation techniques, continuously cultivating your own curiosity and knowledge through in-house tastings, cuppings, and trainings
• Taste our Blue Bottle beverages regularly to ensure quality, uphold our standards, and develop your palate
• Create community in our cafes by sharing your joy and knowledge of coffee with our guests, and inspire your fellow teammates to do the same
• Support your team by taking joy in the tasks that keep the cafe running smoothly and beautifully-these tasks may vary but can include cleaning, clearing and washing dishes, sweeping, dusting, mopping, cleaning and organizing condiment stations, and taking out trash
• Be passionate about the planet and help us achieve our company-wide sustainability goals
• Uphold and follow all health, food safety, and safety guidelines
• Promote a safe and respectful working environment
• Complete Blue Bottle Academy training and 90-day validation post-hire

You Are:

• Searching for a career in food and beverage with a dynamic, growing company
• Passionate about coffee, food, and creating inclusive hospitality experiences
• Reliable and consistent-your leader and teammates can always depend on you to be punctual and bring your A-game
• Thoughtful and able to anticipate our guests’ needs
• Obsessed with the details, you love honing your craft and understand the nourishing powers in each cup of coffee and each plate of delicious food
• Excited about taking on new experiences and possess a can-do attitude
• Eligible to work in the United States and 18 years of age or older

You Have:

• Existing Food Handler’s Certification required for the state you will be working in, or will obtain it within 30 days post-hire
• Basic math and computer skills
• A flexible schedule and are available to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays

A few benefits we offer:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage for eligible employees starting on your first day
• Best-in-class coffee training and continuing education
• Free membership into the Specialty Coffee Association of America and discounts on events (including Expos and Championships)
• 401(k) plan
• Paid time off & paid volunteer hours
• 50% discount on all products, both online and in-cafe; this includes food, beverages, whole-bean coffee, and merchandise
• 2 free drinks during shifts for cafe team members
• Flexible spending account & commuter benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Additional benefits information

Our Barista position is a dynamic one! Below, we’ve mapped out the physical demands that are essential to the role:

• Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time; you’re on your feet the majority of the day, whether you are standing behind bar pulling shots or walking the cafe floor
• Use of hands to reach, grip, turn, and perform precision work; you’re using your hands to operate beautiful espresso machines, pour delicious pour overs, and operate the register (among other responsibilities)
• As needed, squat, bend, twist, and reach for items below waist level or above shoulders; for example, you may have to bend down or reach up to grab cups, lids, and towels
• Ability to lift, push/pull, carry, and/or move up to 50 pounds; for example, you’ll be handling bags of coffee beans, coffee kegs, crates of milk, tubs of dishes, and trash bins
• As needed, climb ladders, stairs, ramps, and uneven floors and/or surfaces; for example, climb on a step stool to change menu slats or go up and down stairs and ramps to storage areas
• Ability to smell and taste; you’re tasting and smelling coffee and food, helping ensure quality control for each cup and plate
• Ability to listen and speak; you’re listening and speaking with our guests to take and fill orders, and guide and create experiences
• The role is performed in an environment that may involve exposure to environmental conditions, including elevated temperatures from food and beverage preparation equipment, and cooler temperatures in refrigerated spaces

Compensation

• $20.32 per hour + tips averaging approximately $5-$9 per shift hour