Barista - Part Time (Addison)

Ascension Coffee Company; Addison (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate barista to join their café team. This role is vital in crafting exceptional specialty beverages while fostering a culture of excellence. The ideal candidate will have experience in specialty coffee and a commitment to providing outstanding guest service. You will be responsible for maintaining high standards, troubleshooting equipment, and expanding your knowledge in coffee and hospitality. Join a team that values community and quality, where your contributions will enhance the coffee experience for all guests.

Qualifications

• Experience in specialty coffee is essential for this role.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Craft specialty coffee, tea, and liquor beverages to high standards.
• Maintain knowledge of coffee equipment and troubleshoot issues.

Skills

Specialty coffee experience

Organizational skills

Problem-solving ability

Self-management skills

Interpersonal communication

Tools

Coffee-related equipment

Job description

At Ascension Coffee, we believe that we all have a basic human need for community, now more than ever. Coffee is the perfect forum for this. To that end, we continually strive to feature the best coffees from the best farms in the world. In this pursuit, we partner strategically with farmers who are experts in their craft and buy impactfully to ensure they are rewarded for their work. We are proud to showcase our coffees from farm to cup.

About the role

The barista, as an essential member of the café team, is responsible for fostering a culture of excellence. They are expected to demonstrate and uphold Ascension Coffee's standards during all shifts through sharing their knowledge and experience.

What you'll do

1. Expertly craft specialty coffee, tea, and liquor beverages.
2. Ensure all beverages served meet Ascension standards.
3. Demonstrate and uphold the highest level of guest service.
4. Maintain working knowledge of all coffee-related equipment and actively troubleshoot basic equipment issues.
5. Seek to continually expand knowledge in specialty coffee, tea, alcohol program, and hospitality.
6. Be coachable – able to receive and implement feedback quickly.
7. Be approachable – able to forge strong interpersonal connections with folks of all skill levels.
8. Participate in an inclusive and quality-focused culture, utilizing thoughtful communication as a guidepost for fellow team members, customers, and consumers.

Qualifications

1. Specialty coffee experience required.
2. Good organizational skills, problem-solving ability, and intuitive resourcefulness.
3. Strong initiative and self-management skills, willing to take direction.
4. Open availability, nights and weekends required.
5. Ability to stand for extended periods of time, ~8 hours each workday.
6. Ability to lift 50 lbs. or more and perform repetitive, range-of-motion activities.