Barista: Craft Coffee & Guest Experience Pro

CMP Group; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Ascension Coffee is seeking a Barista to deliver exceptional coffee experiences and uphold our standards across espresso preparation, latte art, and brewing techniques. This hourly role emphasizes hospitality, guest service, and continuous learning in a dynamic café environment.

Ideal candidates will have specialty coffee experience, reliability for location-to-location travel, and availability for evenings and weekends, with a strong emphasis on teamwork and personal growth within our café

Qualifications

• Specialty coffee experience preferred.
• Reliable transportation to travel between locations.
• Availability for nights and weekends.
• Strong leadership and teamwork capabilities.
• Excellent organizational abilities and resourcefulness.
• Self-motivated with a willingness to take direction.
• Ability to stand for extended periods (about 8 hours per shift).

Responsibilities

• Skillfully prepare specialty coffee, tea, and liquor beverages to Ascension standards.
• Deliver exceptional hospitality and guest service.
• Maintain and troubleshoot coffee equipment and resolve basic issues.
• Continuously expand knowledge in specialty coffee, tea, alcohol, and hospitality.
• Receive and apply feedback effectively, showing adaptability.
• Build strong interpersonal connections with team members of all skill levels.
• Communicate clearly and effectively to inspire and align teams.
• Foster an inclusive, high-quality café culture through thoughtful interactions.

Skills

Specialty coffee

Leadership

Team-building

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Self-motivated

Stand long hours

Evenings & weekends

Job description

At Ascension Coffee, we are passionate about sourcing and roasting the world’s finest coffee with a focus on supporting women farmers. Our cafés deliver an exceptional culinary and hospitality experience, featuring fresh, seasonal ingredients and a welcoming atmosphere.

About the role

The Barista is a vital member of the café team, responsible for delivering exceptional coffee experiences. They are expected to develop and refine their barista skills, including espresso preparation, latte art, and proper brewing techniques, while continuously expanding their coffee knowledge. Baristas uphold Ascension Coffee’s standards by ensuring consistency and quality in every cup. This is an hourly position.

What you'll do

Skillfully prepare specialty coffee, tea, and liquor beverages to Ascension standards.

Deliver exceptional hospitality, ensuring the highest level of guest service.

Maintain and troubleshoot coffee equipment, resolving basic issues.

Continuously expand knowledge in specialty coffee, tea, alcohol, and hospitality.

Receive and apply feedback effectively, demonstrating adaptability.

Build strong interpersonal connections with team members of all skill levels.

Communicate clearly and effectively to inspire and align teams.

Foster an inclusive, high-quality café culture through thoughtful interactions.

Qualifications

Specialty coffee experience is a plus.

Reliable transportation with the ability to travel between locations.

Availability for nights and weekends.

Strong leadership, team-building, and problem-solving skills.

Excellent organizational abilities and resourcefulness.

Self-motivated with a willingness to take direction.

Ability to stand for extended periods (~8 hours per shift).

This role is ideal for a motivated, hospitality-driven individual looking to grow within a dynamic café environment.