Castro Valley - Barista

Philz Coffee; Castro Valley (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Team member discounts

Free drinks

Discounted beans

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Philz Coffee in Castro Valley, CA is hiring a friendly, guest-focused barista. You’ll make drinks, handle orders, and join a supportive team dedicated to great service.

No prior barista experience is required; training provided. Must have valid Food Handler or Food Manager certification. The role offers base hourly pay around $20.50–$21.50 plus tips, full benefits, and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• No prior barista experience required; training provided.
• Proof of Food Handler or Food Manager certification is required at hire.
• Ability to stand for long periods and work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Make drinks and prepare food orders, and operate the register.
• Maintain cleanliness and stock supplies.
• Support a collaborative, customer-focused team to deliver Philz experience.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication

Flexibility

Job description

At Philz, we're doing something bigger than coffee - we're building culture and community. We believe that warmth, authenticity, kindness, positivity and passion can Better People's Days - one cup and one customer at a time. If this sounds like a place you'd embrace - keep reading!

WHAT YOU'LL DO

You'll be active all day with many responsibilities, including making drinks, preparing food orders, working the register, cleaning and stocking. Our mission of bettering days can’t be met alone, so you'll partner with a communicative, supportive, and respectful team. With everything you do, you'll embody our Philz Core Values: Obsess Over Customers & Team, In Pursuit of Better, and Be Kind & Keep it Real.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

We make sure that every Philz is an inclusive, fun, creative and vibrant workplace; a spot where you can be yourself, dress the way you want and have flexibility in your schedule to live your best life. Most importantly, you'll be part of an environment dedicated to bettering people’s days and building community. Don’t worry if you've never been a barista before - if you have a passion for people and a willingness to learn, we'll teach you everything you need to know.

To ensure the well being of our team members and community, proof of a valid Food Handler Certification or Food Manager Certification is required at the time of hire.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to:

• Operate a variety of machines, tools, and equipment
• Visual acuity to make general observations in regards to safety and accuracy of work
• Remain in a stationary position for a minimum of 3 hours
• Stand, walk, stoop, and kneel
• Lift up to 50 pounds intermittently, lift 3 pounds to shoulder height repetitively
• Grasp, finger, and reach
• Express or exchange information by means of the spoken word

**Compensation & Benefits

A reasonable estimate of the starting base hourly rate for this role is $20.50 to $21.50. Team Members also participate in a tip pool and may earn an average of $6.00 additional per hour.

When you join our team, we better your days through our benefits and support programs - we offer our team members medical, dental, and vision insurance, company-paid basic life insurance, optional family life insurance, 401(k) with company match, flexible spending accounts, commuter benefits, mental health support, holiday pay, Vacation & Sick Time, Team Member discounts, freebie drinks and discounted beans, fun Philz swag, opportunities for growth and advancement, and more!

Philz maintains a policy regarding the employment of relatives and individuals with close personal relationships. Candidates with family members or close personal relationships currently employed by Philz may be subject to additional review to ensure there are no conflicts of interest, supervisory relationship concerns, or impacts on team performance and morale.

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