Barista

Harri; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free brewed coffee

One free specialty drink

50% off drinks & food

Flexible schedules

Cash tips daily

Leadership training & growth

Positive team-driven culture

Job summary

Scooter's Coffee in West Des Moines is seeking a Barista who brings warmth, energy, and a love for connecting with people. You will craft drinks, greet customers, and uphold cleanliness and safety standards in a fast-paced store.

Join a team that promotes from within and offers flexible schedules, daily cash tips, and perks like free coffee and drink rewards. Be part of a positive, team-driven culture that makes mornings brighter for guests.

Qualifications

• Must be positive, reliable, and enjoy connecting with people.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to learn coffee knowledge and sanitation standards.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers with warmth, energy, and genuine care.
• Take orders and craft beverages with precision and speed.
• Keep the store clean, organized, and welcoming.
• Follow all food safety and sanitation standards.
• Restock products and communicate inventory needs.
• Learn and share product knowledge to ensure top-tier customer experience.
• Assist with tasks and maintain a smooth flow of operations.
• Be a team player — great coffee tastes better when we work together.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Team player

Reliability

Job description

A DAY IN THE LIFE

As a Scooter's Barista, every day is about creating connections - one cup at a time. You'll craft quality hot and cold drinks, serve up smiles, and keep the store clean, stocked, and buzzing with positive energy. From the morning rush to the afternoon pick-me-ups, you're the heartbeat of the store and the face of the brand.

WHY YOU'LL LOVE WORKING WITH US

At Scooter's Coffee, we believe in growing people and brewing kindness.

Here's what you can expect:

• Free brewed coffee on every shift
• One free specialty drink each shift
• 50% off drinks & food
• Flexible schedules that fit your life
• Cash tips daily
• Leadership training & growth opportunities - we love promoting from within
• A positive, team-driven culture where fun and hard work go hand in hand

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Greet customers with warmth, energy, and genuine care
• Take orders and craft beverages with precision and speed
• Keep the store clean, organized, and welcoming
• Follow all food safety and sanitation standards
• Restock products and communicate inventory needs
• Learn and share product knowledge to ensure top-tier customer experience
• Assist with task and maintain a smooth flow of operations
• Be a team player - because great coffee tastes better when we make it together

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR

You're positive, reliable, and love connecting with people. You thrive in a fast-paced environment, care about quality, and enjoy being part of something bigger - a team that makes mornings brighter and days better.

Note

You are applying to work with a franchisee of Scooter's Coffee. If hired, the franchisee will be your employer. Franchisees are independent business owners who set their own wage, training, and benefit programs, which may vary between locations.

Available Workdays

Sunday-Saturday (including holidays as needed)