Barista

Millcoffee; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 19,320 - 27,517; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Retirement plan contributions

Store discounts

Free drinks during shifts

Job summary

A local coffee shop in Lincoln, Nebraska seeks enthusiastic baristas to provide excellent customer service and quality beverages. Ideal candidates should exhibit kindness, adaptability, and strong communication skills while ensuring timely service. Responsibilities include assisting customers, maintaining product standards, and adhering to company policies. Benefits include competitive pay, retirement plan contributions, store discounts, and a fun work environment. This position offers up to $17 per hour, including tips, based on performance and location.

Qualifications

• Food Handler Permit or Certification is required.
• Written, oral, and verbal English proficiency is essential.
• Other language fluency is highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with their coffee and beverage needs.
• Ensure high-quality product standards.
• Maintain reliable attendance and adhere to schedules.
• Participate in the tip pool after training.

Skills

Positivity

Customer service

Adaptability

Reliability

Communication

Job description

If you love to share your passion and knowledge of coffee in a fun and fast-paced environment, join us to make people’s day, one cup at a time!

At The Mill, we believe in honesty, integrity, respectful relationships. We feel that productive work is essential to a healthy and happy life and through our work strive to provide exceptional products, service, and value, and to do it in a way that supports the community around us.

Our baristas are the core of our culture, upholding our fundamental values of respect all and serve all.

What make a Mill barista awesome :

• You show kindness and positivity in every interaction you have with others.
• You love to meet new people every day. Greet and thank each customer with a smile!
• You feel comfortable adjusting to changing circumstances and encourage your coworkers to do the same. We learn and grow, together!
• Exude positivity. It’s the key to being great!

As a Mill Barista you will:

• Help each customer out with their different needs - coffee, tea, beverages, retail or bar and make them feel appreciated in your interactions.
• Love ensuring that all products are handed to each customer with the highest quality and consistent standards.
• Be are reliable. Show up to work on time and ready to go!
• Communicate availability needs and follow proper call-out procedures. Be helpful when things come up. Everyone appreciates it.
• You will stand, walk, or be in movement during your working hours, which can be up to 9 hours in a shift. We give you breaks to recharge!
• You will work at least three shifts each week. Being consistent is the key to excellent work and the customer getting exactly what they are expecting.

What we do for you:

• Great pay in a fun, healthy environment
• Start or contribute to your Simple IRA (Individual Retirement Account) plan. We will match up to 3%!
• Receive store-wide discounts on Mill bling.
• Get free drinks to ensure you stay charged and hydrated during your shift.
• Add you to the tip pool. Our customers are extremely generous! This position is eligible to participate in a tip pool only after completing and passing training.
• This is a tipped position. Compensation: Up to $17.00 per hour. Number includes an average tip of $11.00 per hour. What we strive for: a fun environment, great co-workers, and a chance to make a difference in our community. What we don't guarantee: tip averages. Actual tips may vary based on a variety of factors including location, position, hours, and quality of service. Average hourly tips are based on current year reporting.
• Typical work hours are between 5am – 11pm, with shifts being 6-9 hours in length.

Other Important info:

• It's important that you adhere to all company policies and procedures as laid out in The Mill Employee Handbook.
• Be on time. Ensure you have reliable transportation and can be on time for scheduled shifts and mandatory meetings.
• Food Handler Permit or Certification. As a prerequisite to employment, you'll need to obtain and maintain this as required by local regulations.
• Complete, pass, and maintain trainings. We will set you up for success. Trainings, certifications, and knowledge tests will ensure you can meet The Mill’s standards and policies (and our awesome customer’s expectations). Federal, state, and local regulations will be included.
• Written, oral, and verbal English proficiency is required. Other language fluency is highly valued. Talking, expressing, or exchanging ideas by means of verbal communication happens regularly.
• You will need to view things from near and/or far distances.