Cafe Team Member: Espresso Craft & Community

Lalaland Support Center LLC; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental and Vision

Company discount

Internal growth opportunities

Paid Holidays

Job summary

La La Land Cafe in Costa Mesa, CA seeks enthusiastic Team Members to deliver exceptional guest experiences. You will prepare high-quality beverages, assist with food items like avocado toast, maintain a spotless cafe, and handle payments with care.

Ideal candidates bring a positive attitude, barista or customer service background, and knowledge of sanitation practices. Flexible shifts and weekend availability are helpful.

Qualifications

• High school diploma: relevant training is a plus.
• Positive attitude and genuine love for connecting with people.
• Experience as a Barista or in customer service.
• Knowledge of sanitation regulations.

Responsibilities

• Beverage Preparation
• Greet customers and provide outstanding customer services
• Craft high-quality espresso-based drinks, teas, and specialty beverages
• Ensure consistency in drink preparation following company recipes and standards
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the coffee station
• Receive and process payments via credit card
• Store Cleanliness & Maintenance
• Clean and sanitize counters, equipment, and customer areas throughout the shift
• Sweep and mop to maintain a clean space for guest
• Ensure proper upkeep of workstations, utensils, and storage areas
• Follow health and safety guidelines for food handling
• Serve and prepare food, avocado toast, pastries and muffins
• Prepare avocado toast and other light food items following company recipes
• Ensure food quality and freshness while maintaining cleanliness standards
• Assist with general cleaning, including taking out trash and maintaining store hygiene
• Restock ingredients and supplies as needed
• Support other team members to ensure smooth store operations
• Deliver food and drink orders from the counter to customers promptly and accurately
• Assist with restocking supplies (cups, lids, milk, pastries, condiments, etc.)
• Keep the front-of-house and back-of-house areas clean and organized
• Clear and wipe down tables, return dishes to the kitchen, and reset dining areas
• Support baristas and kitchen staff during peak hours
• Help manage to-go and delivery orders as needed

Skills

Barista experience

Customer service

Cash handling

Education

High school diploma

Job description

La La Land Cafe in Costa Mesa, CA seeks enthusiastic Team Members to deliver exceptional guest experiences. You will prepare high-quality beverages, assist with food items like avocado toast, maintain a spotless cafe, and handle payments with care.

Ideal candidates bring a positive attitude, barista or customer service background, and knowledge of sanitation practices. Flexible shifts and weekend availability are helpful.