Morning Barista

PJ's Coffee of Lake St. Louis; Lake Saint Louis (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly wage + tips

Bonuses when team meets goals

Training & development

Advancement opportunities

Employee discounts

Job summary

PJ's Coffee of Lake St. Louis is hiring a team member for morning shifts, with hours from 5:30am to 3:00pm and weekend availability. You will learn PJ's ways of serving the best coffee in town and provide friendly, efficient service.

No prior barista experience is required; you will be trained. The role offers flexibility, opportunities for advancement, and tips on top of hourly pay.

Qualifications

• Barista experience is welcome but training will be provided.
• Available to open PJ's Coffee and work shifts between 5:30am-3:00pm, including weekends.
• Outgoing personality with strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Present a positive image of PJ's to customers and coworkers.
• Proactively suggest beverages, snacks, and pastries to enhance the customer experience.
• Prepare beverages and food to PJ’s Coffee specifications and customer satisfaction.
• Ensure excellent customer service and proper store upkeep.
• Follow cash handling procedures accurately.
• Maintain store sanitation, safety, and aesthetics with daily checklists and par levels.
• Alert management to operational needs, equipment issues, and needed improvements.
• Enforce company policies and safety rules; attend training sessions to improve skills.

Skills

Barista experience

Customer service

Communication skills

Teamwork

Multi-tasking

Open early hours

Job description

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development

Benefits/Perks

• Ongoing Management and leadership training opportunities
• Employee retail and shift discounts
• Hourly Salary Starting at $12 per hour + tips (averages $15-18/hour)
• Possibility of bonuses when Team meets goals
• Prize opportunities through national contests
• Local, regional, and national awards and recognition
• Opportunity to grow within PJ's Coffee

Responsibilities

• Present a positive image of PJ's customers and coworkers
• Proactively suggest new beverages, drink enhancements, snacks, and pastries, to improve the overall experience and knowledge of customers.
• Prepare all beverages and food to meet PJ’s Coffee specifications and customer satisfaction.
• Ensure that the store offers excellent customer service as it pertains to the operation of the staff and the physical upkeep of the store.
• Follow cash handling procedures accurately
• Ensure the interior and exterior of a store meet sanitary, safety, and aesthetic requirements by maintaining daily shift checklists and par levels.
• Alert management to operational needs, equipment failure, and necessary improvements that are needed
• Enforce and abide by company policies, procedures, and safety rules
• Attend training sessions designed to increase coffee knowledge and work skills and apply that knowledge to operations

Qualifications

• Barista experience is Ok, but not required! You will be trained in the PJ’s ways of serving the best cup of coffee in town!
• Available and Reliable to open PJ's Coffee and work shifts between 5:30am-3:00pm
• Must be available to work weekends
• Outgoing and engaging personality
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to problem solve and engage with a team
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced, team environment
• Ability to communicate through different communication channels, including email, phone, project management software, and conference calls (if necessary)