Barista

Bluebottlecoffee; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 20,457 - 29,136; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage

Best-in-class coffee training

50% discount on products

Flexible spending account and commuter benefits

Job summary

Blue Bottle Coffee in Boston is hiring a Barista who is passionate about coffee, food, and providing exceptional customer experiences. The role involves making and serving beverages, ensuring cafe operations run smoothly, and achieving sustainability goals.

Candidates should be reliable and detail-oriented, with flexible availability. The compensation is $18.00 per hour plus tips averaging $5–10 per shift hour, with additional benefits including health coverage and discounts on products.

Qualifications

• Must be eligible to work in the United States and at least 18 years old.
• Basic math and computer skills are required.
• Flexible schedule needed, including availability on weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional hospitality to guests and manage cafe tasks.
• Make and serve beverages using various brewing methods.
• Uphold health and safety guidelines in the cafe.

Skills

Passionate about coffee and food

Reliable and punctual

Detail-oriented

Customer service skills

Ability to work in a team

Job description

About Blue Bottle

At Blue Bottle, our mission is to connect the world to delicious coffee. From seed to cup, we elevate the craft of coffee in everything we do. We strive to build a better tomorrow by investing in what matters: a sustainable future for our people, the company, and our planet.

About the Role

At Blue Bottle Coffee, a Barista is someone who is passionate about coffee, culinary items, sustainability, and creating incredible guest experiences grounded in care and respect. We invite you to grow as a team member and create community through coffee with us.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional hospitality to our guests, teammates, and vendors/suppliers.
• Make and serve a selection of beverages using various brewing and preparation methods.
• Prepare and serve delicious food.
• Stay updated on Blue Bottle’s beverage and food offerings and preparation techniques, continuously cultivating your own curiosity through in‑house tastings, cuppings, and trainings.
• Taste Blue Bottle beverages regularly to ensure quality, uphold standards, and develop your palate.
• Create community in our cafes by sharing your joy and knowledge of coffee and inspiring teammates to do the same.
• Support the team by handling the tasks that keep the cafe running smoothly—cleaning, clearing and washing dishes, sweeping, dusting, mopping, organizing condiment stations, and taking out trash.
• Be passionate about sustainability and help us achieve company‑wide sustainability goals.
• Uphold and follow all health, food safety, and workplace safety guidelines.
• Promote a safe and respectful work environment.
• Complete Blue Bottle’s Barista training and 90‑day validation post‑hire.

Qualifications

• Search for a career in food and beverage with a dynamic, growing company.
• Passionate about coffee, food, and inclusive hospitality experiences.
• Reliable, consistent, punctual, and bring an “A‑game”.
• Thoughtful and able to anticipate guest needs.
• Obsessed with details, hone your craft, and understand the nourishing powers of each cup and plate.
• Excited about new experiences and possesses a can‑do attitude.
• Eligible to work in the United States and 18 years of age or older.
• Basic math and computer skills.
• Flexible schedule—available to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage for eligible employees starting the first day.
• Best‑in‑class coffee training and continuing education.
• Free membership in the Specialty Coffee Association of America and discounts on events.
• 401(k) plan.
• Paid time off and paid volunteer hours.
• 50% discount on all products, both online and in‑cafe (food, beverages, whole‑bean coffee, merchandise).
• Two free drinks during shifts for cafe team members.
• Flexible spending account and commuter benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Additional Benefits Information.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for long periods and be on your feet for the majority of the day.
• Use of hands to reach, grip, turn, and perform precision work—operating espresso machines, pouring pour‑overs, and operating the register.
• As needed, squat, bend, twist, and reach for items above waist or below shoulders.
• Ability to lift, push/pull, carry, and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• As needed, climb ladders, stairs, ramps, and uneven floors or surfaces.
• Ability to smell and taste, ensuring quality control for each cup and plate.
• Ability to listen and speak with guests to take and fill orders, and guide and create experiences.
• Environment may involve exposure to elevated temperatures from equipment, cooler temperatures in refrigerated spaces.

Compensation

$18.00 per hour + tips averaging approximately $5–10 per shift hour. Cafe Incentive Program.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Blue Bottle is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value an open mind, dedication to work, and a collaborative spirit. We hire based on these qualities, the job’s requirements, our business’s needs, and an applicant’s qualifications. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind in the hiring process or in the workplace. We comply with the ADA and provide reasonable accommodations that allow qualified applicants/employees to perform the essential functions of the job. We also provide reasonable religious accommodations to applicants/employees to allow them to practice their bona fide religious beliefs. To request an accommodation, contact your People Partner. We may refuse to hire relatives of present employees if doing so could result in actual or potential problems in supervision, security, safety, or morale, or if doing so could create other conflicts of interest. We will consider employment‑qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. We participate in E‑Verify, and we will provide the federal government with employees’ Form I‑9 information to confirm authorization to work in the U.S. We will only use E‑Verify once an employee has accepted a job offer and completed the Form I‑9.