Barista - Manhattan Beach

Verve; Manhattan Beach (CA); On-site; USD 15,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Verve Coffee Roasters is seeking enthusiastic team members to join their café. Responsibilities include providing quality beverages, maintaining cleanliness, and contributing to a positive customer experience. Ideal candidates have retail experience and effective communication skills. Join a supportive team that values diversity and offers competitive wages and benefits.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Free coffee with every paycheck

30% employee discount

Continuing coffee education classes

Paid sick time

Healthcare benefits for full-time employees

Holiday pay after 90 days

Qualifications

• Retail and/or customer service experience preferred.
• Must maintain a current state-issued Food Handler Card.
• Effective communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and connect with every customer as a brand ambassador.
• Maintain a clean environment and follow cash handling protocols.
• Participate in training and development of new employees.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication

Multi-tasking

Job description

Key Responsibilities

1. Welcome and connect with every customer every time by being a brand ambassador with positivity and enthusiasm.
2. Consistently provide quality beverages and food.
3. Have a clear knowledge of all inventory items and accurately communicate product information to customers by responding to questions, orders, and concerns.
4. Maintain a clean environment, including cleaning the back of house, bar areas, and patios, to contribute to a healthy environment for customers and employees.
5. Contribute to store profitability by following Verve’s cash handling and cash register protocols.
6. Participate in the training and development of new employees.
7. Work at different stations in the café as needed and assigned.
8. Follow all Verve policies, procedures, and processes.
9. Have a passion for coffee!

Qualifications and Requirements

1. Retail and/or customer service experience is preferred; coffee experience is a plus.
2. Must maintain a current state-issued Food Handler Card.
3. Must be 18 years or older.
4. Able to multi-task and deal with ambiguity in a fast-paced environment.
5. Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
6. Inclusive, respectful, and professional, with the ability to work as part of a team.
7. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
8. Availability for part-time/full-time hours, including weekends and holidays; hours may fluctuate based on business needs.

Benefits and Compensation

1. Competitive hourly wage.
2. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including mental health, financial, and legal coaching at no cost.
3. Free coffee with every paycheck and a 30% employee discount on all merchandise, whole beans, beverages, and food items.
4. Continuing coffee education classes.
5. Mentorship and a positive work environment.
6. Paid sick time.
7. Healthcare benefits (medical, dental, vision) and 401k for full-time employees working over 30 hours/week.
8. Holiday pay after 90 days of employment, observing eight holidays per year.
9. Compensation will be based on experience and location.

Verve Coffee Roasters is committed to creating an accessible, supportive environment that values diversity. Candidates who can contribute to this mission are encouraged to apply.

Verve is an equal-opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or other protected characteristics.