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 Job
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 all vendors and suppliers.
- Make and serve a selection of beverages with a variety of brewing and preparation methods.
- Prepare and serve delicious food.
- Stay knowledgeable about Blue Bottle’s current beverage and food offerings and preparation techniques, continuously cultivating your own curiosity and knowledge through in‑house tastings, cuppings, and trainings.
- Taste Blue Bottle beverages regularly to ensure quality, uphold our standards, and develop your palate.
- Create community in our cafes by sharing your joy and knowledge of coffee with guests, and inspire teammates.
- Support the team by performing tasks that keep the cafe running smoothly and beautifully—cleaning, clearing and washing dishes, sweeping, dusting, mopping, cleaning and organizing condiment stations, and taking out trash.
- Help achieve company‑wide sustainability goals.
- Uphold and follow all health, food safety, and safety guidelines.
- Promote a safe and respectful working environment.
- Complete Blue Bottle Academy training and 90‑day validation post‑hire.
- Be reliable, punctual, and bring your A‑game.
- Anticipate guests’ needs and be thoughtful.
- Love honing craft and understand the nourishing powers in each cup and plate.
- Possess a can‑do attitude and excitement about new experiences.
Qualifications
- Passionate about coffee, food, and inclusive hospitality experiences.
- Eligible to work in the United States and 18 years of age or older.
- Existing Food Handler’s Certification required for the state where you will work, or obtain within 30 days post‑hire.
- Basic math and computer skills.
- Flexible schedule; available to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Ability to stand and walk for long periods; you’re on your feet most of the day.
- Use of hands to reach, grip, turn, and perform precision work.
- As needed, squat, bend, twist, and reach for items below waist level or above shoulders.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds; handle bags of coffee beans, coffee kegs, crates of milk, tubs of dishes, and trash bins.
- As needed, climb ladders, stairs, ramps, and uneven surfaces.
- Ability to smell and taste; you’re tasting and smelling coffee and food.
- Ability to listen and speak with guests.
- Environment may involve exposure to environmental conditions, including elevated temperatures and cooler refrigerated spaces.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage starting on first day.
- Best‑in‑class coffee training and continuing education.
- Free membership into 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.
- Two free drinks during shifts for cafe team members.
- Flexible spending account and commuter benefits.
- Employee Assistance Program.
EEO & ADA Statement
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, a 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. 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.