Café Co-Worker

Ourlivesmadison; Alabama; On-site; USD 18,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free beverages

Free coffee bag weekly

Employee discount 30%

Paid time off

Health insurance for full-time

Job summary

Colectivo Coffee in Alabama is seeking a Café Co-Worker to welcome guests, craft beverages, and uphold a warm, efficient cafe environment. You’ll become proficient with our coffee program and service standards while delivering a memorable guest experience.

You will learn espresso, coffee, and tea knowledge through hands-on training, maintain cleanliness, and follow safety guidelines. This role blends hospitality with food and beverage service and offers growth within the café team.

Qualifications

• 6–12 months espresso preparation experience preferred.
• Customer service experience in a restaurant or retail setting.
• A love for hospitality rooted in human connection.

Responsibilities

• Create a warm, memorable café experience for every guest
• Prepare coffee and specialty beverages to the highest company standards
• Provide friendly, efficient service to our customers
• Maintain a clean, organized café and properly care for equipment
• Follow food safety and sanitation guidelines
• Grow your knowledge of coffee, tea, and espresso products through hands-on training

Skills

Espresso preparation

Customer service

Hospitality mindset

Job description

Job Type

Full-time, Part-time

Description

Title: Café Co-Worker

Department: Retail

Status: Full-Time/Part-Time

Exempt: Non-Exempt

POSITION SUMMARY

Our café team is the heart of Colectivo Coffee. As a Café Co-Worker, you’ll create welcoming moments, provide exceptional service, and maintain a café environment people love returning to.

This role blends hospitality, food and beverage preparation, customer service, and café upkeep. You’ll gain deep knowledge of the products, experience, and quality standards that define our brand.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Create a warm, memorable café experience for every guest
• Prepare coffee and specialty beverages to the highest company standards
• Provide friendly, efficient service to our customers
• Maintain a clean, organized café and properly care for equipment
• Follow food safety and sanitation guidelines
• Grow your knowledge of coffee, tea, and espresso products through hands-on training

BENEFITS & PERKS

We believe great cafés are built by great teams — and we invest in ours:

• Hands-on training, including coffee education
• Free employee beverages on and off shift
• Complimentary weekly bag of coffee
• 30% employee discount
• Paid time off + PTO trade-in options
• Health, dental, and vision insurance (full-time employees)
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• Employee Assistance Program, including mental health support
• Discounted pet insurance
• Bicycle commuter benefit
• Employee discount program with local and national partners

Requirements

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• 6–12 months espresso preparation experience preferred
• Customer service experience in a restaurant or retail setting
• A love for hospitality rooted in human connection

Wage includes an average tip of $7.00 per hour. Tip amounts are not guaranteed. Actual tips may vary based on a variety of factors including location, position, hours, and quality of service.

Salary Description

Up to $21 per hour