Barista Part Time

Groundwork Coffee; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 20,457 - 29,136; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Coffee to Take Home

Free Coffee in the Office

Employee Discount Program

Paid Time Off

Commuter Program

Job summary

Groundwork Coffee in Los Angeles is hiring a part-time Barista who will earn $18/hour plus tips. The ideal candidate will have café experience and strong interpersonal skills to provide exceptional customer service. Responsibilities include crafting high-quality beverages, educating customers about teas and coffees, and maintaining cleanliness in the café. A High School diploma is required, and flexibility to work weekends is essential. Benefits include free coffee and discounts on food and merchandise.

Qualifications

• 1-year café experience preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships.
• Knowledge of proper bar cleaning methods including manual espresso equipment.
• Must be able to work weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide a best‑in‑class customer service experience.
• Produce beverages of the highest quality.
• Educate customers and staff on types of coffee and tea.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary workstation.
• Ensure appropriate health and safety standards.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Manual espresso equipment knowledge

Ability to work weekends

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Café POS systems

Job description

About Us

Groundwork Coffee specialises in batch‑roasted, certified organic coffees and artisanal teas. From our humble roots as a rare book store and cafe back in 1990, Groundwork would go on to become one of the first certified organic coffee roasters in Southern California, as well as the largest organic coffee roaster in Los Angeles. A truly local pioneer in fair trade and fairly traded coffee and tea sourcing, we remain committed to sustainable business practices, including maintaining direct relationships with growers and importers who promote responsible coffee and tea production. From the ground up, Groundwork is steadfast in its commitment to the values of quality, sustainability and community.

About You

We are looking to hire an outgoing, energetic, and tenaciously community‑centric Barista to join our growing team and jump‑start their career. Leveraging your knowledge and experience in specialty coffee, tea, and drink preparation, you’ll wear many hats and be exposed to various facets of third‑wave café operations. As a Groundwork Barista, you will be well‑versed on manual espresso equipment and our organic product offerings, and take pride in producing the highest quality beverages while also displaying a willingness to strive for continual growth and improvement. If you love interacting with customers over a great cup of coffee (or tea), embody a friendly and welcoming attitude, and are enthusiastic about your perfecting your craft, then please apply today!

Pay Rate

$18.00/hour + tips. Part‑time position – weekend availability is a must.

What You’ll Do

• Craft a phenomenal first impression to customers by providing a best‑in‑class customer service experience.
• Execute recipe requirements correctly to consistently produce beverages of the highest quality and products that meet our brand expectations.
• Educate customers and staff on types of coffee, teas and espressos carried.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary workstation and keep the café area clean and organized.
• Ensure appropriate health and safety standards, ServSafe practices.
• Stock and maintain sufficient levels of products at stations to ensure smooth service.
• Maintain proper cash handling and ensure proper procedures are followed.
• Open and/or close the location properly and follow the closing checklist.
• Reduce product waste and overages.
• Maintain a sense of urgency in helping customers.

What It Takes To Rock This Role

• 1‑year café experience preferred.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships.
• Ability to learn and apply new knowledge or skills for your work.
• Knowledge of proper bar cleaning methods including manual espresso equipment.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and cooperate seamlessly with co‑workers, management, and shift leaders.
• Ability to work & think independently, make quality decisions in the absence of a supervisor.
• Perform math computations (add, subtract, divide, and multiply).
• Ability to lift and or move up to 50lbs.
• Previous experience with café POS systems.
• Valid ServSafe certification or equivalent Food Handlers card.
• Must be able to work weekends.

Groundwork Perks

Benefits are offered to eligible employees and are subject to change.

• Free Coffee to Take Home: 1 pound Bulk Coffee or ¼ Pound Loose Leaf Tea every other week.
• Free Coffee in the Office: Nitro & Cold Brew on Tap, Espresso Machine, Brewed Batches, etc.
• Employee Discount Program: Discounts on Food, Beverage, & Merchandise.
• Paid Time Off: Sick Hours.
• Commuter Program: Substantially Subsidized Metro Pass.

Groundwork is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regards to race, color, age, sex, ancestry, marital status, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, present or past history of mental disability, genetic information or any other classification protected by state or federal law.