Barista & Guest Experience Lead – Neighborhood Café

Padel39; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tip pool

Job summary

Padel39 in Austin, TX, is hiring a Barista for East 5th Coffee. You’ll greet guests, craft beverages, and set a welcoming tone for every shift, contributing to a warm, neighborhood vibe from open to close.

The role requires cafe or hospitality experience, enthusiasm to learn the menu, and a commitment to clean, organized service. Start date targeted for May 2026, with full-time and part-time options available.

Qualifications

• Experience in cafe or hospitality, 1+ year preferred.
• Genuine warmth with guests and strong customer focus.
• Willingness to learn the beverage menu and maintain standards.
• Pride in a clean, organized station and well-run shift.
• Comfort with POS systems (Union POS) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare East 5th Coffee's full beverage menu (espresso, matcha, smoothies).
• Greet guests warmly and foster a neighborhood vibe.
• Operate and maintain equipment to standard each shift.
• Maintain wholesale food display with presentation and rotation.
• Complete opening, mid-shift, and closing checklists accurately.
• Monitor product levels and communicate low stock to leadership.
• Keep the East 5th Coffee environment clean and inviting.
• Comply with Texas health and food safety regulations.

Skills

Cafe experience

Customer service

Menu knowledge

POS systems

Cleanliness & organization

Tools

Union POS

Job description

Padel39 in Austin, TX, is hiring a Barista for East 5th Coffee. You’ll greet guests, craft beverages, and set a welcoming tone for every shift, contributing to a warm, neighborhood vibe from open to close.

The role requires cafe or hospitality experience, enthusiasm to learn the menu, and a commitment to clean, organized service. Start date targeted for May 2026, with full-time and part-time options available.