Barista

The Pulpo Group; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 27,552,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay plus weekly tips

Paid Sick Time

Employee dining discounts

Job summary

Orijin in Downtown Ann Arbor is seeking an experienced barista to join our artisan bakery café. You will craft espresso drinks, coffees, teas, and specialty beverages while delivering warm hospitality and top-notch guest experiences.

Ideal candidates bring passion for coffee and guest service, strong communication, and a team-first attitude. This full-time role offers opportunities for growth within The Pulpo Group family and a vibrant, craft-focused atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Previous barista, café, restaurant, or hospitality experience required.
• Extensive barista experience and knowledge is preferred.
• Basic cash handling and POS system experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare espresso beverages, brewed coffee, tea, and specialty drinks with consistency and attention to detail.
• Welcome guests, answer questions, and provide thoughtful recommendations on beverages and pastries.
• Maintain exceptional beverage quality, cleanliness, and organization throughout every shift.
• Stock ingredients, prepare drink components, and complete opening and closing responsibilities.
• Merchandise pastry displays to showcase our artisan products beautifully.
• Process guest orders accurately while delivering warm, genuine hospitality.
• Support café cleanliness through bussing tables, washing dishes, and maintaining guest areas.
• Work collaboratively with the bakery and service teams to ensure a seamless guest experience.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Multitasking

Punctuality

Tools

POS system

Job description

Description

At Orijin, we believe exceptional hospitality begins with exceptional people. Located in the heart of Downtown Ann Arbor, Orijin is an artisan bakery dedicated to handcrafted breads, viennoiseries, pastries, desserts, and seasonal baked goods. Every item we produce reflects our commitment to craftsmanship, quality ingredients, and genuine hospitality.

What You’ll Do:

• Prepare espresso beverages, brewed coffee, tea, and specialty drinks with consistency and attention to detail.
• Welcome guests, answer questions, and provide thoughtful recommendations on beverages and pastries.
• Maintain exceptional beverage quality, cleanliness, and organization throughout every shift.
• Stock ingredients, prepare drink components, and complete opening and closing responsibilities.
• Merchandise pastry displays to showcase our artisan products beautifully.
• Process guest orders accurately while delivering warm, genuine hospitality.
• Support café cleanliness through bussing tables, washing dishes, and maintaining guest areas.
• Work collaboratively with the bakery and service teams to ensure a seamless guest experience.

Why Work with Us?

We value our employees and offer a range of benefits to team members to support both professional growth and personal well-being. Full time benefits are not listed and include company sponsored medical insurance and paid time off.

• Competitive pay plus weekly tips.
• Paid Sick Time to take care of yourself and your family.
• Employee dining discounts throughout The Pulpo Group.
• Opportunities for growth within one of Michigan's most respected hospitality groups.
• Work alongside talented hospitality professionals who are passionate about craftsmanship, learning, and creating memorable guest experiences.

What We’re Looking For:

• Passion for coffee, hospitality, and delivering exceptional guest experiences.
• Ability to multitask while maintaining quality and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills and a positive, team-first attitude.
• Dependable, punctual, and eager to learn.
• Comfortable working mornings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to reliably commute to our downtown Ann Arbor location, including planning for parking and arriving before scheduled shifts.

Requirements

• Previous barista, café, restaurant, or hospitality experience required. Extensive barista experience and knowledge is preferred.
• Basic cash handling and point-of-sale (POS) system experience preferred.
• Ability to accurately follow beverage recipes, food safety standards, and opening/closing procedures.
• Availability to work mornings, weekends, and holidays as business needs require.
• Ability to reliably commute to Orijin's downtown Ann Arbor location, including planning for parking and arriving on time for scheduled shifts.

Physical Requirements

• Stand and walk continuously for up to 8 hours per shift.
• Frequently lift, carry, push, and pull items weighing up to 30 pounds, including milk crates, ice, coffee supplies, and other café products.
• Frequently bend, reach, squat, twist, and perform repetitive hand and wrist movements while preparing beverages and stocking products.
• Safely operate espresso equipment, grinders, blenders, commercial dishwashing equipment, and other café equipment.
• Work in a fast-paced environment with frequent exposure to hot liquids, steam, cleaning chemicals, and varying temperatures.
• Occasionally climb a step stool or short ladder to stock and retrieve products from storage.