Barista

Communal Coffee; Solana Beach (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Communal in Solana Beach is hiring for our initial opening team. We are a cafe & shop focused on community, crafted coffee, seasonal food, and curated goods. Join us to deliver hospitality with kindness and energy in a fast-paced, social environment.

Responsibilities include serving customers, preparing drinks and food, helping with setup and stock, and keeping the space clean. Typical shifts start early and include weekends; drivers license and ABC certification are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Minimum one year in customer service or hospitality.
• Valid driver's license and ABC certification are required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver best experience to every customer with a friendly, community-oriented attitude.
• Prepare and serve beverages and food items consistently.
• Assist with setup, cleanup, stock work and special tasks.
• Maintain a clean and inviting environment for customers and team members.
• Work early mornings, afternoons, and weekends; support cafe operations.

Skills

Customer service

Hospitality

Communication

Team player

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

We are hiring the initial opening team for our new location in Solana beach!

Who We Are:

Communal is a creative-minded cafe & shop with multiple locations based in Southern California. With an emphasis on caring for the local community, Communal offers a full craft coffee and drink menu, seasonal food offerings, creatively-designed spaces, fresh flowers and curated goods. We strive for excellence in everything we do. It’s a privilege to serve a well made cup of coffee, curate a collection of goods, or create a bouquet that will brighten someone’s day. We are creative-minded people who seek what’s current and innovative. We believe this creative lens forms an inspiring space that ultimately empowers our customers to pursue their own creative ideas. We want every interaction with our customers to be kind, genuine, and inclusive. Creating experiences of connection is at the core of what we do. We practice hospitality to make people feel welcome. Together, we form a community that cares.

Responsibilities include:

• Deliver the best experience to every customer, with a friendly and community-oriented attitude.
• Prepare and serve beverages and food items consistently.
• Assist with setup, cleanup, stock work, and special tasks.
• Maintain a clean and inviting environment for customers and team members.
• Be able and willing to work early morning, afternoon, and weekend shifts.
• Support your team in keeping the cafe clean and running smoothly.

Why you’re right for this job:

• You love cultivating community, connection and conversation.
• You have the ultimate customer service mindset; you love making someone else’s day better.
• You are proactive and self-motivated, with high standards for quality.
• You love coffee and you’re a quick learner.
• You work well in a fast paced, highly social environment. You’re willing to adapt, innovate and work hard.
• You can remain calm, cool and collected during peak times and under stress.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least one year experience in customer service and/or hospitality.
• A strong background and emphasis on customer service.
• Must have a valid drivers license.
• ABC certification through exam

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift 30 pounds above your head.
• Job requires long hours on your feet.
• Repeated motions with hands and wrists (i.e. tamping, pulling shots, steaming milk).

Pay starts at $16.9 with a share of the tip pool - after initial training candidates can expect to make between $2-$4 an hour in tips. Once fully trained tips range somewhere between $8-$9 per hour.