Warm Café Associate — Barista & Guest Experience

Colectivo Coffee; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on training

Free beverages

Complimentary weekly bag of coffee

30% employee discount

Paid time off

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employer 


Employee Assistance Program

Discounted pet insurance

Bicycle commuter benefit

Employee discounts with partners

Job summary

Colectivo Coffee in Madison, Wisconsin is seeking a Café Co-Worker to join our bustling shop. You’ll create welcoming moments, prepare coffee and beverages to our standards, and deliver friendly, efficient service while maintaining a clean, organized space.

This role blends hospitality with food and beverage prep and offers hands-on training, employee discounts, and benefits for full-time staff.

Qualifications

• 6–12 months espresso preparation experience preferred.
• Customer service experience in a restaurant or retail setting.
• A love for hospitality rooted in human connection.

Responsibilities

• Create a warm, memorable café experience for every guest.
• Prepare coffee and specialty beverages to the highest company standards.
• Provide friendly, efficient service to our customers.
• Maintain a clean, organized café and properly care for equipment.
• Follow food safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Grow your knowledge of coffee, tea, and espresso products through hands-on training.

Skills

Espresso prep

Customer service

Hospitality

Job description

Colectivo Coffee in Madison, Wisconsin is seeking a Café Co-Worker to join our bustling shop. You’ll create welcoming moments, prepare coffee and beverages to our standards, and deliver friendly, efficient service while maintaining a clean, organized space.

This role blends hospitality with food and beverage prep and offers hands-on training, employee discounts, and benefits for full-time staff.