Barista Lead

Erewhon, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An innovative company in the health and wellness sector is seeking a skilled Barista to join their dynamic team. This role involves preparing high-quality beverages, ensuring customer satisfaction, and maintaining a clean and organized workspace. With a strong focus on career growth, the company offers a supportive environment where employees can thrive. Enjoy perks such as discounts on organic meals, health benefits, and a 401k plan with a generous match. If you are passionate about coffee and customer service, this is the perfect opportunity to advance your career in a rapidly expanding organization.

Benefits

50% off organic meals daily

20% off in-store purchases

Bonuses and sales rewards

401k with 4% match

Paid Vacation

Health Benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience as a Barista or Juice/Smoothie Bar Lead.
• Strong communication and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare coffee, tea, and espresso drinks while maintaining productivity.
• Provide excellent customer service and maintain quality standards.

Skills

Communication Skills

Time Management Skills

Job description

Join the movement! Erewhon market is trailblazing in the health and wellness industry, and we’re rapidly expanding! Our culture comes from unstoppable leaders, inspiring staff, and the best food and wellness products on the planet. 10+ locations and growing.

What We Offer:

• $20 - $23 / hour (based on experience)
• 50% off organic meals daily
• 20% off in-store purchases
• Bonuses and sales rewards (for some departments)
• HUGE opportunities for career growth
• 401k with 4% match, Paid Vacation, Health Benefits and much more…

What You Will Do:

• Prepare all coffee, tea and espresso based drinks ordered while maintaining high productivity levels.
• Maintain coffee quality standards and assist Coffee Trainer in ensuring recipes are up to date.
• Provide excellent customer service and address needs of customers in a timely and effective manner.
• Maintain accurate department signage and pricing.
• Maintain back stock in good order.
• Maintain a safe, clean and well-organized working and shopping environment.
• Assist with the sampling program, keeping sample areas full, clean, and appealing.
• Follow and comply with established procedures, including Weights and Measures, health and sanitation, and adhere to safe work practices.
• Operate and sanitize all equipment in a safe and proper manner.
• Implement and instill in your team company policies, procedures and ethics.
• Handle customer complaints.
• Train at other Erewhon locations, if necessary.
• Implement operational standards for the Tonic/Coffee program and oversee standards and quality of Coffee Program.
• Support skill building for all Tonic employees by providing honest and constructive feedback on drink quality and techniques.
• Coach and train to ensure we always meet our high standards of quality and deliciousness for every beverage and food item served in your cafe.
• Assist Manager and Shift Leads in maintaining inventory of things necessary to the success of the Coffee Program, including milk, paper goods, towels, cleaning supplies, etc.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

What You Will Bring:

• 2 years minimum experience as a Barista and Juice or Smoothie Bar Lead required.
• Great communication skills.
• Great time management skills.

Erewhon has many opportunities for career development and growth as we expand across Southern California with ten current stores (Beverly Hills, Calabasas, Culver City, Grove (Fairfax), Pasadena, Pacific Palisades, Santa Monica, Silver Lake, Studio City, and Venice).