Barista

Avenue-Espresso; Chehalis (WA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Sick Time

Time-and-a-half pay for holidays

Employee Discount

Job summary

Avenue Espresso in Washington state is seeking a friendly Barista to provide fast, accurate service in a drive-thru setting. You will take orders, handle payments, craft hot and cold beverages including specialty coffees and teas, and prepare and serve burritos, sandwiches, and baked goods.

Health and safety standards are a must.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of barista or retail food and beverage customer service experience preferred.
• Valid Washington State Food Handler’s Card.
• Friendly, customer-focused attitude with excellent communication skills.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Create a warm and welcoming environment for customers.
• Accurately take orders and process payments.
• Prepare hot and cold beverages, including specialty coffees and teas.
• Serve food items such as burritos, sandwiches, and baked goods while following health and safety guidelines.

Skills

Barista experience

Customer service

Cash handling

Multi-tasking

Education

Washington State Food Handler’s Card

Tools

Coffee brewing equipment

Job description

Avenue Espresso is an independent locally-owned drive-thru coffee chain based in the heart of Southwest Washington.We are seeking a friendly and enthusiastic Barista to join our team. In this role, your key responsibilities will be creating a warm and welcoming environment for customers, accurately taking orders and processing payments, preparing various hot and cold beverages, including specialty coffees and teas, and serving food items, such as burritos, sandwiches, and baked goods while adhering to health and safety guidelines to ensure a high-quality experience for all customers.1-2 Years of barista or retail food and beverage customer service experience preferredWorking knowledge of coffee brewing and tea preparation equipment preferredValid Washington State Food Handler’s CardFriendly, customer-focused attitude with excellent communication skillsCommitment to delivering high-quality products and exceptional customer serviceSelf-motivated and trustworthy; capable of working independentlyCollaborative team player, eager to assist colleaguesDetail-oriented with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environmentReliable, with a consistent record of punctual attendanceMaintain a well-groomed and polished appearanceFlexibility to work a variable shift schedulePositive references from previous employersPhysical Requirements:Ability to stand for extended periodsFlexibility to reach and bend while performing job dutiesCapability to lift 40 lbs. without assistance – use the team lift technique or a hand truck for heavier weightsBenefits:Paid Sick TimeTime-and-a-half pay for hours worked on New Year's Day, Easter, Fourth of July, Thanksgiving, and ChristmasEmployee Discount