Craft Barista: Espresso Art & Guest Delight

Sidecar Doughnuts; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid vacation

401(k) with match

Job summary

Sidecar Doughnuts is seeking a skilled barista in Costa Mesa to craft exceptional coffee and doughnut experiences. You’ll pull espresso, steam milk, and create beverages with precision while training your palate and building consistency during busy periods.

We value guest hospitality, reliability, and teamwork, with opportunities to grow across front-of-house roles. This role offers health benefits, discounts, and ongoing training in a vibrant, craft‑driven environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years as a barista at reputable coffee concepts.
• Real understanding of espresso and drip coffee — what quality tastes like and how to dial it in.
• Ability to recalibrate to achieve a target tasting profile and hold it batch after batch.
• A personal, friendly, and professional way with guests — every single time.
• Ability to stay warm, accurate, and calm when it’s busy and the line is out the door.
• Willingness to flex into server and, when trained, back‑of‑house roles as directed.
• Dependable, on time, and ready for early‑morning, weekend, and holiday shifts.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices (or willingness to get certified).

Responsibilities

• Craft the coffee — pull espresso, steam milk, and build quality beverages to spec, fast, consistently.
• Latte art — finish drinks with clean, basic latte art.
• Taste & calibrate — identify quality espresso and drip, recalibrate grind, dose, and extraction.
• Know the menu — master our coffee and doughnuts and guide guests to the perfect choice.
• Welcome & connect — greet guests warmly and remember regulars.
• Flex where needed — serve or back‑of‑house as required.
• Cleanliness & safety — keep bar and front of house clean and safe.
• Teamwork — communicate clearly and support the line during rushes.

Skills

Barista experience

Espresso knowledge

Customer service

Calm under pressure

Reliability

Team player

Job description

Sidecar Doughnuts is seeking a skilled barista in Costa Mesa to craft exceptional coffee and doughnut experiences. You’ll pull espresso, steam milk, and create beverages with precision while training your palate and building consistency during busy periods.

We value guest hospitality, reliability, and teamwork, with opportunities to grow across front-of-house roles. This role offers health benefits, discounts, and ongoing training in a vibrant, craft‑driven environment.