Craft Coffee Barista & Guest Experience

Bluestone Lane; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Bluestone Lane in Santa Monica is seeking a Barista to uphold our coffee program, deliver high-quality drinks, and provide warm, local hospitality as a brand ambassador. Previous barista experience in a busy cafe is preferred and a friendly, energetic demeanor helps you thrive.

You will work behind the machine or at the POS, rotate through the smash bar, train teammates, maintain cleanliness, and ensure fast, accurate service while following our recipes and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Passion for customer service.
• 1+ years working as a Barista in Specialty coffee or 2+ years working in non-specialty coffee in a high volume fast paced environment.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 40lbs.
• Experience using a POS system.
• Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
• Organized and detail-oriented; able to maintain the workspace.

Responsibilities

• Follows BL recipes and presentation standards in a timely manner.
• Manages coffee shop equipment and tool cleaning & maintenance (daily cleaning and periodic maintenance).
• Follows BL operating procedures and processes, including completing transactions accurately and following safety and security measures.
• Dials machine in and maintains consistent espresso extraction as per Bluestone Lane brew ratios.
• Educates and upsells locals; trains staff in-store and BL system.

Skills

Customer service

Barista experience

High-volume environment

POS experience

Interpersonal skills

Tools

POS system

Job description

Bluestone Lane in Santa Monica is seeking a Barista to uphold our coffee program, deliver high-quality drinks, and provide warm, local hospitality as a brand ambassador. Previous barista experience in a busy cafe is preferred and a friendly, energetic demeanor helps you thrive.

You will work behind the machine or at the POS, rotate through the smash bar, train teammates, maintain cleanliness, and ensure fast, accurate service while following our recipes and safety standards.