Barista at Better Buzz Coffee

Better Buzz Coffee; San Jacinto (CA); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free drinks

Employee discount

Growth opportunities

Training program

Paid sick time

Fun workplace

Job summary

Better Buzz Coffee in San Jacinto, CA is hiring a full-time on-site Barista. Join a fast-paced, team-driven cafe where every shift builds guest connections and career growth. You will craft beverages, assist with food, and create a welcoming space for guests.

We value coffee passion and guest service, and require reliability with nights, weekends, and holidays. Compensation includes tips and a positive, energetic team environment that loves what we do.

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience in coffee, food service, or hospitality preferred.
• Passion for great coffee and guest service.
• Strong communicator with a positive, solution-oriented attitude.
• Reliable, punctual, and available for nights, weekends and holidays and at least 22 hours worked each week.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the Better Buzz experience through fast, friendly, and genuine service.
• Be knowledgeable about our coffee, tea, food, and specialty drinks.
• Prepare and serve beverages and food following recipe standards.
• Work all café positions and cross-train, including kitchen duties.
• Keep spaces clean, safe, and guest-ready.
• Produce items to standard recipe specifications.
• Stock ingredients and follow health, safety, and sanitation guidelines.

Skills

Guest service

Communication

Teamwork

Hospitality

Job description

Apply for Barista at Better Buzz Coffee in San Jacinto, CA, US. This Full time on site position offers great opportunities for career growth.

About Us

What is all the BUZZ? If you are ready to hustle, keep reading! At Better Buzz Coffee Roasters, we’re more than just great coffee — we’re a lifestyle. Every day starts early, moves fast, and is fueled by fun, teamwork, and a shared passion for creating connection through coffee. We believe in energy, authenticity, and community. From the first smile to the last sip, we create experiences that make a difference. If you’re ready to rise early, dream big, and inspire others to do the same, it’s time to live the Buzz Life.

We Seek Those who are:

• Gregarious. You love people, conversation, and sharing great coffee moments.
• Hospitable. You make everyone who walks in feel like an old friend.
• Accommodating. You find ways to make each guest’s day better.
• Competitive. You’re always striving to be your best — every shift, every transaction.
• Energetic. Your positive energy fills the café and lifts up everyone around you.
• Available. You can work at least 22 hours per week, including weekends and holidays.

Perks of the Buzz Life

• Free drinks & food on shift — fuel up with your favorite Buzz
• 35% discount on retail, food & drinks when off shift
• Opportunities for growth and a clear pathway for development
• Dedicated training with a certified Training Ambassador
• Paid sick time and competitive industry pay
• Fun, high-energy environment surrounded by people who love what they do

Compensation

Base pay is $20.00 per hour. In addition to base pay, our team members also receive tips averaging approximately $4.00 per hour. Although tips can vary and are not guaranteed, our amazing customers regularly reward our team with generous gratuities for the great service and Buzz Life energy we bring every day. Actual amounts may differ based on location, hours worked, quality of service, and customer discretion. Average tips reflect 2025 reporting.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the Better Buzz experience through fast, friendly, and genuine service
• Be knowledgeable about our coffee, tea, food, and specialty drinks
• Prepare and serve beverages and food consistently following recipe standards
• Work all café positions — our baristas are cross-trained and adaptable — including working in our kitchens to make food to order
• Keep our spaces clean, safe — always ready for guests and teammates
• Produces proper drink and food items to standard recipe specifications
• Stock all necessary ingredients in accordance with each station’s needs
• Follows health, safety and sanitation guidelines for all products and areas

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience in coffee, food service, or hospitality preferred
• Passion for great coffee and exceptional guest service
• Strong communicator with a positive, solution-oriented attitude
• Reliable, punctual, and available for nights, weekends and holidays and at least 22 hours worked each week
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

About Better Buzz

Founded in 2002 by two college students with a dream and a coffee cart, Better Buzz has grown into a thriving community with locations across California, Nevada, and Arizona. We roast our own organic, fair trade, and rainforest-certified coffee weekly! We’re serious about quality, connection, and having a blast while doing it.

At Better Buzz, you’re not just making coffee — you’re making people’s day. Come live the Buzz Life.

Learn more about us at www.betterbuzzcoffee.com

Better Buzz encourages you to be bold and authentically you! We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer that celebrates the unique differences of our diverse team. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and consider every qualified applicant without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class. Better Buzz is also committed to offering reasonable accommodation to qualified job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation, please contact us at [e-mail]