Barista: Craft Coffee & Guest Experience, Tips Included

Buddy Brew Coffee; Palm Harbor (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Buddy Brew Coffee in Palm Harbor, FL is looking for a friendly Barista to join our team. Both full-time and part-time roles are available, offering base pay plus tips, a fast-paced environment, and opportunities to develop specialty coffee skills.

You will greet guests, guide them through the menu, prepare drinks to Buddy Brew recipes, handle orders and payments, keep your station clean, and adhere to health standards while delivering an outstanding guest experience.

Qualifications

• Previous work in Food/Beverage industry.
• Barista experience preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of sanitation regulations; Florida Food Handler certification or ability to obtain within 90 days.
• Ability to work weekends and holidays.
• Strong cash handling and basic math skills.
• Excellent guest service and teamwork.
• Ability to understand and respond to guest preferences.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests and guide them through the menu.
• Take orders with attention to details (preferences, dairy, sugar).
• Prepare hot/cold beverages per Buddy Brew recipes.
• Serve beverages with quality presentation.
• Handle cash and card payments accurately.
• Maintain a clean, stocked workstation.
• Check stock levels of supplies.
• Report brewing equipment issues in shift report.
• Adhere to health and safety regulations.
• Incorporate guest feedback for improvements.
• Suggest menu additions based on customer preferences.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Food/Beverage experience

Barista experience preferred

Brewing equipment

Sanitation knowledge

Florida Food Handler cert or able to 0

Weekend/holiday flexibility

Cash handling

Guest preference communication

Team collaboration

Tools

Brewing equipment

Job description

Buddy Brew Coffee in Palm Harbor, FL is looking for a friendly Barista to join our team. Both full-time and part-time roles are available, offering base pay plus tips, a fast-paced environment, and opportunities to develop specialty coffee skills.

You will greet guests, guide them through the menu, prepare drinks to Buddy Brew recipes, handle orders and payments, keep your station clean, and adhere to health standards while delivering an outstanding guest experience.