Barista

Qargo Coffee; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free drinks on shift and staffdiscount

Espresso and pastry training

Schedule built around your classes

Easy shift swaps in the 7shifts app

Room to grow into Shift Lead

Job summary

Qargo Coffee in downtown Long Beach is looking for an afternoon barista to keep the cafe running smoothly and close it out right. The shifts run 1:30 PM to 5:30 PM on weekdays and some weekends, part-time about 12–20 hours per week.

You will make espresso drinks, handle DoorDash and online orders, prep for tomorrow, and close out the store while logging food safety checks. We seek dependable, upbeat team players and offer on‑the‑job training and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Barista or food service experience is a plus; we will train you.
• California Food Handler card required or obtain within 30 days.
• Able to stand for shift and lift up to 25 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Make espresso drinks and serve pastries to Qargo standards.
• Handle DoorDash and online orders quickly and accurately.
• Prep for tomorrow: cold brew, thaw pull, restocking.
• Close the store: clean the espresso machine, grinders, case and cafe, and log food safety checks on our store tablet.
• Keep guests happy and the cafe spotless.

Skills

Customer service

Punctuality

Friendly demeanor

Attention to detail

Stand shift 25 lbs

Education

California Food Handler Card

Tools

Store POS system

DoorDash

Online orders

Job description

Qargo Coffee is an Italian espresso and pastry cafe at 707 E Ocean Blvd in downtown Long Beach. We're hiring an afternoon barista to keep the cafe running smoothly and close it out right. Great fit for students: short, predictable shifts.

Schedule: 1:30 PM to 5:30 PM (we close at 5:00 PM, then 30 minutes of cleaning). Weekdays and some weekends. Part-time, about 12-20 hours per week.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Make espresso drinks and serve pastries to Qargo standards
• Handle DoorDash and online orders quickly and accurately
• Prep for tomorrow: cold brew, thaw pull, restocking
• Close the store: clean the espresso machine, grinders, case and cafe, and log food safety checks on our store tablet
• Keep guests happy and the cafe spotless

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Dependable and on time
• Friendly, upbeat and self-motivated
• Barista or food service experience a plus; we'll train you
• California Food Handler card (or get one within 30 days)
• Able to stand for your shift and lift up to 25 lbs

WHAT YOU GET

• $16.90-$18.00/hr based on experience, plus a share of the daily team tip pool
• Free drinks on shift and staff discount
• Espresso and pastry training
• Schedule built around your classes; easy shift swaps in the 7shifts app
• Room to grow into Shift Lead