BARISTA (FULL TIME)

Bon Appétit Management Company; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 30,307 - 31,684; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Bon Appétit Management Company is hiring a full-time Barista for Cafe Arbor in Palo Alto, California. The ideal candidate should have at least two years of barista experience and be proficient in coffee preparation. Responsibilities include serving customers, preparing espresso orders, handling POS transactions, and maintaining cleanliness according to HACCP standards. Benefits include health and wellness programs, retirement plans, and voluntary benefits, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis.

Qualifications

• Two years of barista experience required.
• Able to interact courteously with customers.
• Understanding of HACCP guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Prepares espresso and coffee orders.
• Maintains cleanliness of service area.
• Greets customers and ensures satisfaction.

Skills

Customer service

Coffee preparation

POS handling

Job description

We are hiring immediately for a full‑time BARISTA position at Cafe Arbor, 453 Quarry Road, Palo Alto, CA 94305.

• Job type: Full‑time
• Location: Cafe Arbor, 453 Quarry Road, Palo Alto, CA 94305
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM–2:30 PM
• Salary: $22.00 to $23.00 per hour
• Experience: Two years of barista experience required
• Referral bonus available internally

Job Summary

Makes and serves coffee/espresso drinks and related food and beverage items. Handles food according to HACCP guidelines and standards for quality food‑service operations. Interacts with customers and other employees in a friendly, courteous manner.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepares espresso orders for customers and catering using standard measures and recipes.
• Enters orders accurately into POS device; accepts cash and charge payments.
• Replenishes condiments, beverages and general supplies while maintaining cleanliness of service area.
• Ensures proper presentation, portion control and maintenance of proper serving temperatures; follows HACCP standards.
• Maintains sanitation and orderliness of all equipment, supplies and utensils.
• Ensures proper food preparation by using approved recipes and following prescribed production standards.
• Keeps display equipment clean and free of debris during meal service.
• Cleans equipment and workstation thoroughly before leaving the area for other assignments.
• Greets customers courteously and interacts in a manner to ensure customer satisfaction. Relays relevant concerns from customers to supervisors.
• Serves customers quickly and efficiently, and prevents delays in serving lines.
• Demonstrates a complete understanding of daily menu items and accurately explains them to customers.
• Serves as an advocate of selling techniques to the customer by establishing good communication and assisting in the buying decision‑making process.
• Ensures all display foods are merchandised attractively per standards. Serves food neatly and attractively per standard.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Retirement Plan
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits (Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Legal Services, Choice Auto and Home Programs)
• Medicare, Dental, Vision (Full‑time only)
• Life Insurance/AD, Disability Insurance, Medical (Full‑time only)
• Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) (Full‑time only)

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Bon Appétit maintains a drug‑free workplace.

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to treating all applicants and associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening.