AM/PM Barista

Areas USA, Inc; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision benefits

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

401k with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Areas USA, Inc is hiring a Barista to deliver courteous, knowledgeable service and craft beverages to our customers. You will use product knowledge and barista skills to meet quality standards, while following health, safety, and sanitation guidelines.

The role emphasizes strong communication, teamwork, and a proactive approach to enhancing the customer experience, with opportunities to demo products and support sales goals.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Customer service experience required; coffee experience preferred.
• Able to learn quickly and communicate effectively.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork abilities; ability to build relationships.
• Demonstrates enthusiastic work ethic and delivers excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Greet and connect with every customer.
• Identify customer needs and suggest products to meet goals.
• Offer demonstrations and samples using brewing equipment.
• Create opportunities for customers to interact with products.
• Respond to customer needs and thank customers.
• Prepare beverages to store standards.
• Follow health, safety, and sanitation guidelines.
• Adhere to store policies for station flow.
• Maintain merchandising, stock, and rotation standards.
• Perform cleaning tasks as per rosters and standards.
• Present professionally and communicate clearly with customers and teammates.
• Follow cash handling and register procedures.
• Follow inventory stocking and recording guidelines.
• Help achieve store sales and profit goals.

Skills

Customer service

Coffee experience

Learn quickly

Oral communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Relationship building

Enthusiastic work ethic

Excellent customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Position Title: BaristaDepartment: OperationsReports To: Unit General ManagerStatus: Non-exemptDate: October 2025Broad Functions: Provides courteous, knowledgeable, outstanding customer service through excellent product knowledge and superior barista skills. Prepares beverages according to Store highest standards, and a commitment to quality in all of the goods the store offers. In filling a customer's order, baristas must address numerous factors, including the grind of the espresso, the pressure of the tamp, the speed at which the espresso shot is pulled, the temperature of the milk and the kind of serving cup.Main Duties and Responsibilities:1. Welcomes and connects with every customer.2. Discover customer needs and appropriately suggests product to enhance service and meet sales goals.3. Offers customer demonstrations and samples using brewing equipment.4. Creates opportunities for customer to interact with the product.5. Responds to customer needs and says thank you to every customer.6. Prepares beverages to standards.7. Follows health, safety and sanitation guidelines for all products and areas.8. Follows store policy and procedures for operational flow at each station.9. Follows standards for merchandising, stocking, rotating and storing products.10. Performs cleaning tasks in accordance with the duty rosters and cleaning standards.11. Presents oneself professionally and demonstrates clear communication with customer’s and team members.12. Follows cash handling procedures and cash register policies.13. Follows inventory stocking and recording guidelines.14. Contributes to store goals for increasing sales and improving profits.Skills and Qualifications:1. High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED).2. Customer service experience required. Some coffee experience preferred.3. Ability to learn quickly4. Effective oral communication skills5. Strong interpersonal skills6. Ability to work as part of a team7. Ability to build relationships8. Ability to demonstrate enthusiastic work ethic9. Ability to deliver excellent customer servicePhysical Demands:The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to stand for long periods of time, use hands and fingers, communicate verbally, and hear. The associate is frequently required to reach with hands and arms, climb, balance, taste, and smell. The associate is also occasionally required to walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and either lift or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.EEOC Statement:We are an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse team and fostering an inclusive environment where employees feel empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability status, or veteran status.Benefits:We offer full-time eligible employees affordable medical insurance, dental and vision benefits, along with a variety of voluntary insurance options. Our benefits package includes company-sponsored life insurance, a free employee assistance program, competitive paid time off, company holidays, and a 401k retirement plan with company match. Plus, enjoy access to discount programs for travel and entertainment and a location meal program. In addition, this position is eligible for overtime and overnight differentials.Work Location: In person