Barista

Highwire Coffee Roasters; San Leandro (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Free coffee during shifts

Weekly complimentary coffee/tea

Job summary

Highwire Coffee Roasters is seeking a friendly and enthusiastic Barista to learn and grow with our team. No prior coffee experience required—we will train you to deliver an exceptional guest experience.

You'll craft quality beverages, connect with guests, maintain a clean workspace, and uphold our hospitality standards while collaborating with a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Love for coffee and hospitality with a genuine customer focus.
• Attention to detail in every task and service touchpoint.
• Team player who contributes to a friendly, respectful atmosphere.
• Motivated to help the cafe grow and build customer loyalty.

Responsibilities

• Craft and serve a variety of coffee and tea beverages with precision and care.
• Welcome and connect with guests to create a memorable experience.
• Maintain a clean, organized workspace during peak hours.
• Uphold Highwire's standards for hospitality and operations.
• Continually learn about coffee and Highwire's approach.
• Contribute to a positive, collaborative team environment.

Skills

Lover of coffee and people

Detail-oriented

Team player

Results-driven

Job description

Highwire Coffee Roasters - Barista Position Available

Are you looking for a fun and welcoming environment where your love for people and coffee can flourish? Are you known for your positive attitude, even in a fast-paced environment? Do you thrive in a place that values community and enthusiasm? If so, we want you to join our highly skilled team at Highwire Coffee Roasters!

Highwire Coffee Roasters is looking for friendly and enthusiastic individuals to learn the art of coffee with us. Coffee experience is a bonus, but not required. We will train you to become an amazing Barista and help create a special experience for our guests—no coffee experience required!

What You'll Do:

• Craft and serve a variety of high-quality coffee and tea beverages with precision and care.
• Welcome and connect with our guests in an authentic and meaningful way, ensuring a positive and memorable experience.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient workspace, even during peak hours.
• Uphold Highwire's standards for operational excellence and hospitality.
• Continuously learn and grow your knowledge of coffee and our unique Highwire approach.
• Contribute to a positive and collaborative team environment.

Who You Are:

• A lover of coffee and people: You have a genuine interest in coffee and a passion for providing outstanding hospitality
• Detail-oriented: You take pride in your work and pay attention to the little things that make a big difference
• A team player: You are a pleasure to work with and contribute to a supportive and respectful atmosphere
• Results-driven: You are motivated to help our cafe grow and build customer loyalty
• Previous barista experience is a plus, but a strong desire to learn is essential

Compensation and Benefits:

• Starting wage of $18.67/hr plus tips (Average total starting earnings: $26–$30/hour)
• Opportunities for professional growth and promotions
• Comprehensive training in the "Highwire way."
• Health insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Free coffee during your shift and a complimentary bag of coffee or tube of tea each week

Robert Myers and Rich Avella first met in the mid-1990s and share an approach to coffee we call "approachable excellence".
Our shops are welcoming spaces where we connect around our enthusiasm for coffee, our communities, and our love of music. Our coffees are always the freshest green coffees available in any season and we roast them along a roast spectrum that captures the range of coffee lovers' tastes from lighter, bright Single Origins, to the deeper chocolatey body-forward coffees typical of a darker roasted coffee.