Barista

The Buttery; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

PTO

Sick Time

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Food/Beverage Discounts

Job summary

The Buttery in Pennsylvania is seeking a friendly Barista who brings warmth, coffee knowledge, and a guest-first mindset. You will craft beverages to a high standard, share expertise with teammates, and contribute to a welcoming, hospitality-driven space.

This role emphasizes teamwork, consistent beverage execution, and ongoing learning. Previous experience in a busy cafe is valued, but we’re open to training the right candidate who loves great drinks and great people.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of high-volume coffee experience required or willingness to train.
• Customer service in food, beverage, or retail is a plus.
• Strong time management and attention to detail in fast-paced settings.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve beverages to The Buttery’s standards with friendly service.
• Maintain clean bar area and restock supplies.
• Uphold health and safety standards with Lead Barista.
• Foster a positive team culture through clear communication.
• Learn and train new team members on service and procedures.

Skills

High-volume Coffee

Customer Service

Time Management

Hospitality

Job description

Overview

As a Barista at The Buttery, you do more than just make coffee. You’re a key part of what makes our space feel special. You'll bring our beverage program to life with care and craft, sharing your knowledge of coffee and tea in a way that makes every guest feel truly welcomed. Working closely with the supervisors and the team, you'll help cultivate a positive, hospitality-driven environment that reflects the heart of The Buttery.

If you love great drinks, great people, and being part of a place that values quality and care, you'll feel right at home here.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve beverages to The Buttery’s standards while providing efficient, friendly service to every guest.
• Support day-to-day operations by maintaining a clean, organized bar area and restocking supplies and retail displays as needed.
• Uphold health, safety, and quality standards in collaboration with the Lead Barista, ensuring consistency in beverage execution.
• Contribute to a positive team culture by fostering respect, communication, and collaboration across the front-of-house team.
• Continue learning and growing through product education and by helping train new team members on service, culture, and procedures.

Requirements

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience in high-volume coffee preferred, but we’re open to training the right candidate with a great attitude and eagerness to learn.
• Background in customer service within food, beverage, or retail settings is a plus.
• Strong time management, communication, and attention to detail, with the ability to stay organized in a fast-paced environment.
• Passion for hospitality and a team-first mindset, with a genuine love for great food, drink, and creating welcoming guest experiences.

What We Offer

• Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development and career advancement as our cafe continues to expand.
• Dynamic Work Environment: Work in a fun, supportive, and dynamic environment where we take our work seriously but have fun while we do it.
• Employee Benefits: 401k, PTO, Sick Time, Health/Vision/Dental Insurance, Food/Beverage Discounts and more.

About Us

We believe in more than just serving exceptional food and drink—we believe in fostering a community where great people, comfort, and quality converge.

The Buttery is many things:

• a great local eatery
• the village bakery & patisserie
• an exceptional specialty coffee shop
• all wrapped in a unique retail environment

We are a communal gathering place that fosters care and warmth through great hospitality in our customers' lives. But most importantly, we are a collective of people coming together with a shared goal of building a healthy business through creating exceptional food and providing wonderful experiences.