Coffee Barista / Juice Bar Associate

California Fresh Market - Pismo Beach; Pismo Beach (CA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

California Fresh Market - Pismo Beach in California is seeking a friendly Barista to prepare and serve hot and cold beverages, educate customers on the drinks menu, and take orders with accuracy. You’ll upsell items, maintain a clean, stocked bar, handle payments, and contribute to an excellent guest experience across shifts.

Experience as a Barista or waiter/waitress is helpful. Comfort with following recipes, basic math, and sanitation regulations is required.

Qualifications

• Greet customers and take orders with attention to preferences.
• Prepare beverages following recipes and maintain quality.
• Receive and process payments accurately.
• Keep the bar area clean and stocked.
• Operate and report any issues with brewing equipment.
• Adhere to health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Educate customers on drinks menu and make recommendations.
• Upsell specials and take orders.
• Ensure an excellent drinking experience for guests.
• Balance cash and credit payments.
• Maintain a clean and organized bar area.
• Communicate customer feedback to management.

Skills

Customer service

Brewing knowledge

Communication skills

Shift flexibility

Basic math

Sanitation knowledge

Cash handling

Menu knowledge

Attention to detail

Job description

Description

We are looking for a Barista to prepare and serve hot and cold beverages, including various types of coffee and tea as well as fresh juice.

Barista responsibilities include educating customers on our drinks menu, making recommendations based on their preferences, up-selling special items and taking orders. To be successful in this role, you should have customer service skills and knowledge of how brewing equipment operates. You should also be able to work various shifts. Note: this position’s compensation includes salary and tips.

Ultimately, you’ll ensure an excellent drinking experience for our guests

Requirements

• Greet customers as they enter
• Take orders while paying attention to details (e.g. preferences of coffee blend, dairy and sugar ratios)
• Prepare beverages following recipes
• Receive and process payments (cash and credit cards)
• Keep the bar area clean
• Maintain stock of supplies
• Check if brewing equipment operates properly and report any maintenance needs
• Comply with health and safety regulations
• Communicate customer feedback to managers and recommend new menu items
• Previous work experience as a Barista or Waiter/Waitress
• Hands-on experience with brewing equipment
• Knowledge of sanitation regulations
• Flexibility to work various shifts
• Basic math skills
• Ability to gauge customers’ preferences
• Excellent communication skills