Barista & Café Experience Lead (On-Call, Flexible)

Los Angeles Lgbt Center; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick accruals

Job summary

The Los Angeles LGBT Center’s Liberation Coffee House is hiring a barista who brings a positive attitude and a passion for coffee and food. You will join a dynamic team focused on excellent customer service and teamwork, taking orders, preparing beverages and maintaining café cleanliness.

This on-call position supports the Culinary Arts Program, with opportunities to grow in a welcoming, diverse environment committed to LGBTQ empowerment and social enterprise training.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months of coffee house or kitchen experience.
• Food Handler’s Permit must be passed within 30 days after hire.
• Knowledge of LGBTQ community and sensitivity to related issues.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent time management and sense of urgency.
• Ability to work with diverse groups in a multicultural environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide warm greetings and deliver exceptional customer service, customizing guest experience.
• Prepare and serve drinks including espresso, specialty lattes, tea, and smoothies.
• Assist management with inventory and ordering.
• Maintain café cleanliness and sanitize equipment regularly.
• Handle POS transactions accurately and process payments.
• Address customer feedback and communicate concerns to management.
• Participate in staff meetings and support team collaboration.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Food Handler’s Permit

Job description

The Los Angeles LGBT Center’s Liberation Coffee House is hiring a barista who brings a positive attitude and a passion for coffee and food. You will join a dynamic team focused on excellent customer service and teamwork, taking orders, preparing beverages and maintaining café cleanliness.

This on-call position supports the Culinary Arts Program, with opportunities to grow in a welcoming, diverse environment committed to LGBTQ empowerment and social enterprise training.