Barista

French-Truck-Coffee; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

French Truck Coffee is seeking a Barista to join our team in the New Orleans area. You will craft beverages, serve light food, and ensure guests receive a friendly, memorable experience with prompt service.

We value consistency, urgency, and genuine care for guests, with a team-first approach that supports smooth operations during peak times. This role emphasizes great coffee, hospitality, and pride in craft.

Qualifications

• Fast-paced hospitality experience preferred.
• Friendly, guest-focused attitude.
• Ability to follow recipes and maintain cleanliness.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve coffee, espresso beverages, and tea.
• Prepare food items as needed and maintain station.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization throughout the café.
• Deliver warm hospitality and guest engagement.
• Follow all recipes and café procedures consistently.

Skills

Hospitality

Attention to detail

Guest communication

Teamwork

Job description

Description

French Truck Coffee is a family-owned specialty coffee company based in New Orleans, built on a simple idea: great coffee, great food, and great hospitality. What started with roasting coffee in a laundry room and delivering beans in a little yellow truck has grown into cafés and roasteries across the South—but our focus has remained the same: quality, freshness, and caring for people.

At French Truck, being a Barista is not just a coffee job—it’s a fast-paced hospitality role where consistency, urgency, attention to detail, and genuine care for guests matter every day.

We are looking for people who want to be part of a team that takes pride in craftsmanship, hospitality, and creating an experience guests remember.

What Success Looks Like at French Truck

Consistent Hospitality

Every guest receives a warm, attentive, and professional experience—regardless of volume, familiarity, or the pace of service.

Urgency & Awareness

You move with purpose, stay aware of guest flow and team needs, and do not wait to be told what to do.

Craft & Standards

You execute beverages and food items to spec every time. No shortcuts. Consistency matters.

Ownership & Reliability

You show up on time, prepared to work, and take responsibility for your role and your environment.

Coachability & Adaptability

You receive feedback professionally, apply it quickly, and continuously improve.

Requirements

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve coffee, espresso beverages, tea, and food items
• Maintain cleanliness and organization throughout the café
• Deliver excellent hospitality and guest engagement
• Support team operations during busy periods
• Follow all recipes, systems, and procedures consistently

This Role Is NOT a Fit If You:

• Prefer a slow-paced or low-pressure environment
• Need constant direction to remain productive
• Struggle to receive or apply feedback
• Frequently cut corners or ignore standards

This Role IS a Great Fit If You:

• Enjoy fast-paced hospitality environments
• Take pride in consistency and quality
• Work well as part of a team
• Want to learn and improve every shift