Barista

Board House Coffee; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Board House Coffee in Los Angeles is seeking an engaging barista to greet customers, answer questions, take orders and process payments, while preparing foods and beverages with care.

You will help maintain a clean workspace, restock displays, and participate in ongoing learning about beverage quality and presentation. The role requires strong customer focus and willingness to work early mornings, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Experience in food and beverage preparation or customer service preferred.
• Excellent listening and communication skills.
• Willingness to learn about food and beverage preparation and quality controls.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and work peak hours.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers, inform them about specials, take orders and process payments.
• Prepare foods (sandwiches, baked goods) and coffee/tea, serve items to customers.
• Package items for sale and maintain clean, stocked work and dining areas.
• Educate customers about brewing methods and product differences.
• Take inventory and restock display cases; work as part of a high-energy team.
• Adhere to food safety regulations and quality controls.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Cash handling

Food & beverage knowledge

Team collaboration

Job description

Job Description $18/hour + tips

We are searching for an engaging, courteous barista who is passionate about food and beverage preparation and education. The barista will greet customers, answer their questions, take orders and accept payments, and prepare and serve food and drinks. You will also maintain a clean and well-stocked workspace and dining area, update displays, and continuously expand your knowledge of food and beverage quality controls, preparation methods, and presentation.

Barista Responsibilities:

• Welcoming customers, informing them about specials or new items, answering questions, and accepting orders and payments.
• Preparing foods, such as sandwiches or baked goods, and grinding and blending coffee beans, brewing coffee and tea, and serving items to customers.
• Packaging food and beverages for sale.
• Selling coffee and tea blends and brewing equipment, highlighting the differences between items, and educating customers about brewing methods.
• Cleaning and restocking work and dining areas, emptying trash and sanitizing equipment and utensils.
• Learning about brewing methods, beverage blends, food preparation, and presentation techniques to improve food quality.
• Taking inventory and replenishing items in display cases, at tables, or behind the counter.
• Working as part of a fun, high-energy team.
• Adhering to all food safety regulations and quality controls.

Barista Requirements:

• Experience in food and beverage preparation or customer service preferred.
• Training and willingness to continue learning about food and beverage preparation.
• Exceptional listening and communication skills.
• Ability to walk, bend, and stand for extended periods.
• Availability to work around peak hours, early mornings, weekends, and holidays.
• A polite, engaging personality.
• Commitment to customer satisfaction and service excellence.
• Willingness to work as part of a high-energy, efficient team in a fast-paced environment.