Barista — World‑Class Training, Tips & Flexible Hours

Peet's Coffee; Watertown (SD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Paid sick time

8 paid holidays

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

401k after 90 days

Commuter benefits

Free coffee

Employee coffee discount

Job summary

Intelligentsia Coffee, Inc in Watertown, SD is seeking a friendly Barista. The starting wage is $18.24/hr with extensive training; after certification, pay increases to $19.19/hr. The role is eligible for tips, averaging $5.00–7.00/hr.

The company emphasizes training, advancement from within, flexible scheduling, and a robust benefits package for full-time staff. Most shifts are about 7 hours; the environment is retail with moderate noise.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is preferred.
• Speak and read English proficiently.
• Dependable with good attendance and punctuality.
• Can effectively communicate with others.
• Able to learn and master coffee tasting profiles and dial-ins.
• Good teamwork skills.
• Able to multi-task and work in a high-volume environment.

Responsibilities

• Operationally, adhere to policies, safety standards and protocols, and make suggestions for improving operations.
• Prepare and serve beverages that adhere to our freshness and quality standards.
• Maintain your coffee knowledge to educate and communicate with guests.
• Engage with all guests in a hospitable, sincere and friendly manner.

Skills

English proficiency

Dependability

Punctuality

Communication

Teamwork

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Intelligentsia Coffee, Inc in Watertown, SD is seeking a friendly Barista. The starting wage is $18.24/hr with extensive training; after certification, pay increases to $19.19/hr. The role is eligible for tips, averaging $5.00–7.00/hr.

The company emphasizes training, advancement from within, flexible scheduling, and a robust benefits package for full-time staff. Most shifts are about 7 hours; the environment is retail with moderate noise.