Barista

Drift Coffee & Kitchen; Wrightsville (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Drift Coffee & Kitchen in Wrightsville, GA is seeking friendly Baristas who deliver exceptional coffee experiences and warm hospitality. You will greet guests, follow Drift hospitality language, manage stations, and maintain food safety standards while collaborating with a supportive team.

This role emphasizes speed, accuracy, and a welcoming atmosphere as part of our memorable guest experience. We offer flexible schedules, equal opportunity employment, and competitive hourly pay.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests warmly with eye contact and positive energy.
• Follow Drift hospitality language and behaviors.
• Stay calm, respectful, and friendly under pressure.
• Thank guests and invite them back.
• Represent Drift with professionalism.
• Move with urgency and purpose.
• Know your role and execute it consistently.
• Communicate clearly with teammates and leaders.
• Show up on time, prepared, and ready to work.
• Wash hands, change gloves, and use tools correctly at all times.

Skills

Hospitality

Customer service

Teamwork

Job description

Drift is a collection of independent cafes serving fresh, holistic foods and beverages while offering an interactive experience to each and every guest. The experience drives connections between people. As a team, we are united by this everyday. Founded in 2014, we are dedicated to making a positive impact on each guest through delicious coffee and made-to-order food

At Drift, our Baristas create exceptional coffee experiences while delivering warm, genuine hospitality.

Food Safety

Follow all food safety, sanitation, and hygiene standards.

Wash hands, change gloves, and use tools correctly at all times.

Maintain proper temperature control and storage.

Keep work areas clean and food-safe.

Speak up immediately if something is unsafe or incorrect.

Never cut corners on safety, even when busy.

Food and Coffee Quality

Follow recipes, builds, and standards exactly.

Care about taste, appearance, and consistency.

Check your own work before it goes out.

Fix mistakes instead of sending them.

Ask for help when unsure rather than guessing.

Feel — The Drift Guest Experience

Greet guests warmly with eye contact and positive energy.

Use Drift hospitality language and behaviors.

Stay calm, respectful, and friendly under pressure.

Thank guests and invite them back.

Represent Drift with professionalism.

Flow

Move with urgency and purpose.

Stay aware of what’s happening around you.

Anticipate what’s needed next.

Keep your station organized and ready.

Adjust quickly as volume changes.

Function

Know your role and execute it consistently.

Communicate clearly with teammates and leaders.

Jump in to help when the team needs support.

Accept coaching and feedback.

Show up on time, prepared, and ready to work.

Compensation: $18.00 - $21.00 per hour

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receiveconsideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex,national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any othercharacteristic protected by law.

At Drift, we believe hospitality is more than serving coffee and food, it’s creating spaces where people feel welcomed, connected, and cared for.

We’re looking for individuals who care deeply about serving others, creating thoughtful experiences, and meaningful connections. Through exceptional food and beverage, intentional hospitality, and inviting spaces, our team helps create memorable moments for every guest who walks through our doors.

Our Mission

Drift is a coffee and café brand committed to offering authentic, memorable experiences rooted in simplicity and care. We serve fresh, thoughtful food and beverages with heartfelt hospitality in clean, open environments designed to bring people together.

Join us in creating spaces people want to return to — day after day.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receiveconsideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex,national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any othercharacteristic protected by law.

We are a federal contractor or subcontractor. The law requires us to provide equal employment opportunity to qualified people with disabilities. We have a goal of having at least 7% of our workers as people with disabilities. The law says we must measure our progress towards this goal. To do this, we must ask applicants and employees if they have a disability or have ever had one. People can become disabled, so we need to ask this question at least every five years.

Flexible schedules that support real life