Alfred Melrose Place PT Barista

ALFRED; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free shift drinks

Employee discounts

Therapy membership reimbursement

Referral bonuses

Growth opportunities

Collaborative team culture

Job summary

ALFRED is seeking a Part-Time Barista at our Melrose Place flagship location to deliver exceptional guest experiences through hospitality, quality beverages, and efficient café operations.

The role involves preparing coffee, tea, and food to Alfred standards, maintaining a clean, stocked café, and collaborating with teammates to meet high-volume demands while upholding safety and service excellence. You’ll engage customers, support mobile ordering, and participate in trainings.

Qualifications

• Previous cafe, coffee, or restaurant experience is preferred, but not required.
• Passion for hospitality and creating positive customer experiences in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative team setting while working efficiently under pressure.
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and eagerness to learn and grow.
• Flexibility to attend quarterly team meetings, trainings, or company events outside regular shifts.
• Maintain reliable attendance and consistent availability, including a minimum commitment of three shifts per week.

Responsibilities

• Welcome guests with warmth and hospitality while delivering an elevated customer experience.
• Guide customers through beverage and food offerings, answer questions, and build rapport.
• Handle phone inquiries, accurately process orders, and support mobile ordering operations.
• Maintain a calm, professional, and welcoming presence during high-volume periods.
• Prepare high-quality beverages and food items in accordance with Alfred recipes and standards.
• Operate and maintain coffee equipment; keep prep areas clean, organized, and sanitary.
• Foster a positive team environment through active listening and clear communication.
• Partner with leadership to address operational needs and maintain consistency across shifts.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and fully stocked café environment throughout each shift.
• Assist with inventory, restocking, deliveries, and café upkeep.
• Follow all policies and procedures outlined in the employee handbook.
• Perform additional tasks to meet company goals.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Reliability

Adaptability

Job description

JOB TITLE: Part-Time Barista

LOCATION: Melrose Place - Flagship location

REPORTS TO: Cafe Manager

FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt

WAGE: $19.42/hr + tips ($23.50 - $27.50/hr approximately)

The Barista is responsible for creating an exceptional guest experience through outstanding hospitality, product quality, and efficient cafe operations. This role prepares high-quality coffee, tea, and food offerings while fostering a welcoming and energetic environment for both guests and team members. The ideal candidate is collaborative, adaptable, and passionate about hospitality, teamwork, and creating memorable customer experiences.

What You’ll Bring

Customer Experience

• Welcome guests with warmth and hospitality while delivering an elevated customer experience.
• Guide customers through beverage and food offerings, answer questions thoughtfully, and build genuine rapport.
• Handle phone inquiries, accurately process orders, and support mobile ordering operations.
• Maintain a calm, professional, and welcoming presence during high-volume periods.

Beverage Preparation & Food Service

• Prepare consistent, high-quality beverages and food items in accordance with Alfred recipes and standards.
• Operate, clean, and maintain coffee equipment while ensuring all beverage and food preparation areas remain clean, organized, and sanitary.
• Develop knowledge of coffee and tea origins, flavor profiles, and preparation methods.

Team Collaboration

• Foster a positive team environment through active listening, clear communication, and a solutions-oriented mindset.
• Partner with leadership and teammates to address operational needs and maintain consistency across shifts.

Cafe Operations

• Maintain a clean, organized, and fully stocked café environment throughout each shift.
• Assist with inventory, restocking, deliveries, and overall café upkeep.
• Adhere to all policies and procedures outlined in Company’s employee handbook.
• Additional tasks that may be assigned to meet company goals.

Safety & Compliance

• Follow all company procedures related to food safety, sanitation, hygiene, and café organization.
• Report safety hazards, incidents, or operational concerns to the Management.

Qualifications

• Previous cafe, coffee, or restaurant experience is preferred, but not required.
• Passion for hospitality and creating positive customer experiences in a fast-paced, customer-facing environment.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative team setting while working efficiently under pressure.
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and eagerness to learn and grow.
• Flexibility to attend quarterly team meetings, trainings, or company events that may occasionally take place outside of regular scheduled shifts.
• Maintain reliable attendance and consistent availability, including a minimum commitment of three shifts per week.

Physical Requirements

• Lift and carry up to 20 pounds without assistance.
• Move quickly and efficiently throughout the café in a fast-paced environment.
• Maintain strong close-range vision and attention to detail for drink preparation, cash handling, and order accuracy.
• Bend, squat, reach, and perform cleaning, stocking, and other operational tasks as needed.
• Remain on feet for extended periods throughout scheduled shifts.
• Comfortably operate a POS system, cash register, or tablet device to accurately process customer orders and payments.
• Demonstrate the hand dexterity and coordination needed to safely and efficiently operate espresso machines, steamers, grinders, and other café equipment while preparing beverages to company standards.

Benefits & Perks

• Wage: $19.42/hr + tips ($23.50 - $27.50/hr approximately)
• Free shift drinks and employee discounts
• Open Path Collective - Therapy Membership Reimbursement
• Employee referral bonuses
• Growth and advancement opportunities
• Creative and collaborative team culture