Barista - Provisional Employment at Opus Coffee

Opus Coffee; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Opus Coffee in Gainesville, FL is hiring a Barista for a full-time, on-site provisional role. You will educate customers on our products and craft drinks to spec, while building a welcoming community with guests and teammates.

The position offers growth opportunities and a base pay of $14/hour, with a tip pool and cash tips contributing to an average of $16–$17 per hour. We value a friendly, outgoing personality and at least one year of customer-facing food service experience.

Qualifications

• At least one year of customer-facing food service experience is required.
• Barista experience is preferred—passion for quality coffee is enough.
• Able to work 3 shifts or more per week.
• Outgoing and positive attitude with guests.
• Communicates openly with coworkers and leadership.
• Interest in collaborating for constant growth and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Educate customers on our products and craft high-quality drinks by following recipes and proper bar techniques.
• Cultivate community with guests and coworkers each day.
• Represent Opus Coffee and uphold our mission to serve great coffee for good people.

Skills

Customer service experience

Barista experience

Flexible schedule

Communication

Job description

Apply for Barista - Provisional Employment at Opus Coffee in Gainesville, FL, US.

This Full time on site position offers great opportunities for career growth. Provisional Employment is for applicants interested in working 15+ hours weekly with a variable schedule throughout the year - perfect for students, those with secondary jobs/internships, or other obligations that need a more adaptive schedule. Opus Coffee has been roasting and serving high-quality coffee since 2002. From bean to cup, our baristas are at the center of our mission: Serving good coffee for good people. Across Gainesville, our ten locations strive to provide a positive and inclusive company culture and place of growth for our employees.

As a Barista, you will educate customers on our products, craft high-quality drinks by following recipes and proper bar techniques, and cultivate community with guests and coworkers alike each day. The starting base pay for this position is $14/hour, plus our tip pool and cash tips, making for an hourly average of $16-$17 to start. We also offer additional raises for bar training and biannual increases.

Here’s what we're looking for in a Barista candidate:

• At least one year of customer-facing food service industry experience is required
• Barista experience is preferred - but a passion for quality coffee is enough
• Able to work 3 shifts or more per week
• Demonstrates outgoing and positive attitude with guests
• Communicates openly and honestly with coworkers and leadership
• Interest in collaborating for constant growth and innovation

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