Morning Barista

Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Training & development

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea in Ann Arbor is seeking friendly Baristas who enjoy working with people and making coffee, espresso, and tea beverages. Our established premium coffeehouse brand has operated for over 33 years and is located inside Pierpont Common on the University of Michigan North Campus.

Responsibilities include preparing drinks to standards, delivering excellent guest service, handling cash, keeping the cafe inviting, and staying knowledgeable about our offerings.

Qualifications

• Strong customer service skills and a friendly, welcoming attitude.
• Cash handling experience and basic register operation.
• Able to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced cafe environment.
• Reliable availability, including mornings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Prepare coffee, espresso, tea drinks to company standards.
• Provide friendly, accurate, and efficient guest service.
• Perform cash handling and accurate transactions.
• Keep the cafe clean, organized, and inviting at all times.
• Maintain knowledge of products offered at Sweetwaters.
• Assist in opening the cafe.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

POS systems

Reliability

Tools

Cash register systems

POS software

Job description

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule

Job description

Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea is looking for Baristas that enjoy working with people and making coffee, espresso, and tea beverages. We are an established, premium coffeehouse brand that was founded in Ann Arbor and has been operating successfully for over 33 years.

This Sweetwaters is conveniently located inside of the Pierpont Common on the University of Michigan's North Campus with easy access to bus lines and residential halls.

Responsibilities include:

• Ensure coffee, tea, and espresso drinks are correctly and efficiently prepared to Sweetwaters standards.
• Provide friendly, accurate, and efficient guest service.
• Execute accurate and proper cash handling procedures.
• Ensure the café is clean, organized, and inviting at all times.
• Maintain and communicate your knowledge of the coffee, teas, and other products offered at Sweetwaters.
• Assist in opening the cafe.

Training Offered

Barista training offered to candidates that successfully complete New Team Member training.

Educational Value

Opportunity to be promoted to management training for the right candidate.

Requirements for the job

Must have strong customer service skills, enjoy drinking coffee or tea, food service experience preferred but not required.

• Loves early mornings.
• Exceptional reliability.
• Loves to laugh and work in a positive environment.
• Must be available at least 15 hours per a week and at least 2 shifts on the weekend.
• Food service experience preferred.
• Ability to lift and or move up to 30 lbs.
• Previous experience with cash handling and register systems.
• Passionate about giving, upbeat, friendly, and authentic customer service

Training Offered

Management training offered to qualified candidates.

Compensation & Benefits

$15.00-$15.50 per hour* *hourly rate includes tips. Must be available to work at least 15 hours/week. Increased rate for 30+ hours/week. Must be available on weekends.

Brewed coffees, teas, and Cold Brews are a perk during shifts!

Opportunity for professional advancement in our growing company.