Barista

Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea; Dublin (OH); On-site; USD 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea is seeking Baristas who enjoy working with people and preparing coffee, espresso, and tea beverages in a premium Columbus-area coffeehouse. Founded in 1993, the brand has served the Dublin/Columbus community for years and emphasizes friendly guest service and high standards.

Candidates should have strong customer service skills and be excited about coffee. Training is provided, with opportunities for advancement into management training.

Qualifications

• Strong customer service skills and friendly demeanor.
• Availability to work at least 15 hours weekly and 2 weekend shifts.
• Food service experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.
• Experience with cash handling and POS/register systems.

Responsibilities

• Ensure coffee, tea, and espresso drinks are correctly and efficiently prepared to Sweetwaters standards.
• Provide friendly, accurate, and efficient guest service.
• Execute accurate and proper cash handling procedures.
• Ensure the café is clean, organized, and inviting at all times.
• Maintain and communicate knowledge of the coffee, teas, and other products offered at Sweetwaters.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

POS systems

Friendly communication

Tools

Register systems

Job description

Benefits

• Training & development
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule

Job description

Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea is looking for Baristas that enjoy working with people and making coffee, espresso, and tea beverages. We are an established, premium coffeehouse brand that was founded in 1993 and has been in the Columbus community for almost 10 years.

Experience

Food service or hospitality experience desired but not necessary.

Responsibilities include

• Ensure coffee, tea, and espresso drinks are correctly and efficiently prepared to Sweetwaters standards.
• Provide friendly, accurate, and efficient guest service.
• Execute accurate and proper cash handling procedures.
• Ensure the café is clean, organized, and inviting at all times.
• Maintain and communicate your knowledge of the coffee, teas, and other products offered at Sweetwaters.

Training Offered

Barista training offered to candidates that successfully complete New Team Member training.

Educational Value

Opportunity to be promoted to management training for the right candidate.

Requirements for the job

Must have strong customer service skills, enjoy drinking coffee or tea, food service experience preferred but not required.

• Loves to laugh and work in a positive environment.
• Must be available at least 15 hours per a week and at least 2 shifts on the weekend.
• Food service experience preferred.
• Ability to lift and or move up to 30 lbs.
• Previous experience with cash handling and register systems.
• Passionate about giving, upbeat, friendly, and authentic customer service

Training Offered

Management training offered to qualified candidates.

Compensation & Benefits

$14-$15 per hour*
*hourly rate includes tips. Hourly tip rate varies. Must be available to work at least 15 hours/week. Increased rate for 30+ hours/week.
Must be available on weekends.

Brewed coffees, teas, and Cold Brews are a perk during shifts!

Opportunity for advancement in our company.