Barista / Cafe Associate ( Hackensack)

Burst Beans Coffee; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Burst Beans Coffee in Hackensack, NJ is seeking a Barista/Cafe Associate to join a growing, community-focused café. The role supports both part-time and full-time schedules in a welcoming neighborhood space where guests are treated to exceptional coffee and friendly service.

Ideal candidates bring at least one year in a coffee shop, a passion for coffee, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment while delivering memorable guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in a coffee shop
• Barista certification or formal barista training is preferred but not mandatory
• Availability to work weekday and weekend opening and/or closing shifts
• Friendly, outgoing personality with a natural ability to connect with people
• A genuine passion for coffee, people, and wellbeing
• Ability to multitask and stay calm during busy rushes
• Dependable, punctual, and team oriented
• Excited to learn, grow, and help shape a new café from the ground up

Responsibilities

• Craft high quality espresso beverages, coffee, tea, and specialty drinks with consistency and care
• Deliver warm, genuine customer service that makes every guest feel welcome
• Build relationships with residents and guests by creating a friendly, neighborhood café experience
• Open or close the café, following daily operational procedures
• Maintain a clean, organized, and food-safe workspace
• Assist with food preparation and presentation
• Restock inventory and help keep the café running smoothly
• Proper cleaning and care of all equipment according to operation procedures
• Collaborate with other team members; train them on drink menu
• Work collaboratively with the owners and team to create an exceptional guest experience

Skills

Customer service

Multitasking

Communication

Friendly demeanor

Job description

Join the Burst Beans Coffee Team - Barista /Cafe Associate (Part-Time/Full-Time) Hackensack, NJ. At Burst Beans Coffee, we're more than a coffee shop; we're a community built around exceptional coffee, meaningful connections, and creating moments that brighten someone's day. Located in the retail space of a beautiful newly built luxury residential community in Hackensack, our café is designed to be a welcoming space where neighbors gather, conversations happen, and people can pause from the busyness of life. We're looking for an experienced, energetic Barista/cafe support who loves serving people just as much as they love making exceptional coffee. If you're passionate about specialty coffee, creating memorable guest experiences, and believe that coffee can positively impact someone's day, we'd love to meet you.

What You'll Do

• Craft high quality espresso beverages, coffee, tea, and specialty drinks with consistency and care.
• Deliver warm, genuine customer service that makes every guest feel welcome.
• Build relationships with residents and guests by creating a friendly, neighborhood café experience.
• Open or close the café, following daily operational procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and food-safe workspace.
• Assist with food preparation and presentation.
• Restock inventory and help keep the café running smoothly.
• Proper cleaning and care of all equipment according to operation procedures.
• Collaborate with other team members; train them on drink menu.
• Work collaboratively with the owners and team to create an exceptional guest experience.

What We're Looking For

• Minimum 1 year of experience working in a coffee shop. (experience in a restaurant or hospitality environment preferred but not mandatory).
• Barista certification or formal barista training is preferred but not mandatory.
• Availability to work weekday and weekend opening and/or closing shifts.
• Friendly, outgoing personality with a natural ability to connect with people.
• A genuine passion for coffee, people, and wellbeing.
• Ability to multitask and stay calm during busy rushes.
• Dependable, punctual, and team oriented.
• Excited to learn, grow, and help shape a new café from the ground up.

We're Looking for Someone Who

• Loves coffee and believes every cup tells a story.
• Enjoys building genuine relationships with guests and making people feel at home.
• Brings positive energy and kindness to every shift.
• Takes pride in creating memorable guest experiences.
• Wants to grow alongside a family-owned business that’s just getting started.
• Believes wellbeing, hospitality, and great coffee go hand in hand.

If you're looking for more than just a job, if you want to be part of building a purpose driven coffee brand that values community, self-care, and meaningful connections we'd love to hear from you.

Experience: Required

Employment: Full-time

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