Barista

Drift Coffee & Kitchen; Wrightsville Beach (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Wellness resources

Job summary

Drift Coffee & Kitchen is a neighborhood cafe focused on fresh, holistic foods and beverages with a guest-centric hospitality approach. Baristas create exceptional coffee experiences and engage guests with a warm, genuine demeanor.

Team members follow safety standards, maintain quality, and stay adaptable to volume. The role emphasizes readiness, communication, and a welcoming atmosphere for every guest who visits Drift.

Qualifications

• Follow food safety, sanitation, and hygiene standards.
• Care about taste, appearance, and consistency.
• Greet guests warmly and provide hospitality.
• Stay calm and respectful under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests with eye contact and positive energy.
• Represent Drift with professionalism and warmth.
• Maintain station organization and be ready to assist the team.
• Accept coaching and feedback and show up prepared.

Skills

Food Safety

Guest Experience

Team Communication

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development
• Wellness resources

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.