Baristas + Register Peeps at Kai Bar Kilauea

Java Kai; Kilauea (HI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily shift meals

Free coffee drink every day

Tips around $30/hr (average)

Job summary

Java Kai in Koloa is seeking baristas and front-of-house team members to join a busy breakfast and lunch cafe. You will greet customers, prepare beverages, take orders, handle payments, and maintain a clean, well-stocked environment.

We offer part-time and full-time roles with flexible afternoons and weekends. Perks include daily shift meals and a free coffee drink every day, even on days off. If you bring energy and teamwork, you’ll thrive here.

Qualifications

• Excellent listening and communication skills to interact with customers.
• Basic coffee knowledge; espresso, drip methods; barista basics.
• Basic math and cash handling ability.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume cafe.
• Willingness to learn and adapt.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and take food and drink orders.
• Prepare and serve beverages including espresso-based drinks.
• Maintain cleanliness and stock of the cafe.
• Handle payments and balance cash drawer.
• Follow standardized recipes and labeling procedures.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Cash handling

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Basic coffee knowledge

Job description

Java Kai in Koloa is hiring Baristas & Front-of-House team members. While we are known for our coffee, we are a full-service breakfast + lunch cafe as well. Team members can enjoy daily shift meals and a free coffee drink every day (even on days off)!

We are seeking responsible and energetic people to work alongside an awesome, dedicated team of individuals. You must be able to work well by yourself and with a team, have a positive attitude, and be able to keep a friendly smile on during a rush.

Part time and full time positions are available. Applicants with a flexible schedule and availability to work 3-5 days a week in afternoons and on weekends are preferred. Hourly pay plus tips averages around $30/hr.

Skills and qualifications:

• Excellent listening and communication skills to effectively interact with coworkers and customers
• Basic coffee knowledge, such as how to prepare common coffee beverages. Advanced knowledge, such as roasting and grinding processes, coffee bean sourcing and flavor differences is a major plus.
• Basic math and cash handling skills
• Exceptional customer service and interpersonal skills to interact in a positive manner and prevent or resolve conflicts
• Strong teamwork abilities to work efficiently in a fast-paced and high-volume environment with other Baristas
• Attention to detail to manage specific customer requests as well as a high-volume beverage assembly line with minimal errors
• Time management and organizational skills to work efficiently and effectively

Primary duties include:

• Greeting customers in a friendly manner and taking food and drink orders
• Preparing and serving beverages such as drip coffee, espresso-based drinks, tea and other specialty drinks
• Following standardized recipes
• Memorizing Java Kai’s shorthand for order-taking
• Answering customers’ questions about menu choices
• Promoting and recommending menu options to customers
• Taking payment from customers and maintaining a balanced cash drawer
• Completing daily and weekly shift checklists
• Stocking and rotating products, ingredients, and materials
• Preparing and properly labeling ingredients for beverage offerings
• Maintaining and cleaning espresso machines, grinders, coffee machines and other equipment
• Keeping the work environment and cafe seating area clean, sanitary and organized
• Responding to and resolving customer concerns or complaints