Wyatt's - Barista

Resident Coffee Roasters; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly coffee

Employee discounts

Ongoing training

Job summary

Wyatt’s Coffee in Gainesville, FL is seeking a Barista to join a friendly team. The role focuses on crafting quality coffee, delivering warm hospitality, and assisting with light food preparation in a small café setting.

Part-time position (~25 hours/week) with opening and closing shifts. Starting pay is $13.00/hour plus tips, with raises after 90 days and at 6 months, plus employee discounts and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Passion for hospitality and caring service.
• Love of coffee and willingness to learn.
• Dependable team member with good communication.
• Willingness to learn, be coached, and receive feedback.
• Attention to detail and ability to stay calm during busy shifts.

Responsibilities

• Dial in espresso and prepare espresso drinks, pour overs, teas, and non-coffee beverages with consistency and care.
• Provide warm, attentive service from taking orders to helping guests find items they’ll enjoy.
• Learn about our coffees and share stories, brewing methods, and menu details.
• Assemble bagels, sandwiches, and yogurt bowls; heat and finish prepared foods per recipes.
• Keep food station stocked, follow food safety and allergen procedures, and communicate prep needs.
• Coordinate food and drink orders with timing, accuracy, and presentation.

Skills

Espresso dialing

Espresso drinks

Customer service

Food prep

Tools

POS system

Job description

Wyatt's Coffee & Resident Coffee Wyatt's - Barista Gainesville, FL·Part time

At Wyatt’s Coffee, we’re looking for a Barista to help us serve great coffee and create a welcoming, community-focused café experience. This role combines coffee preparation, caring hospitality, and light food preparation and service. Ideal for someone who loves coffee, enjoys taking care of people, and wants to learn alongside a small, dedicated team.

About Wyatt's Coffee & Resident Coffee

Resident Coffee and Wyatt’s Coffee bring people together through incredible coffee and welcoming hospitality. We celebrate the stories behind each coffee and the remarkable people involved along the way: from those who grow and produce coffee to the teams who prepare and serve it.This job board features opportunities at both Resident Coffee and Wyatt’s Coffee. We’re looking for thoughtful, dependable people who care about quality, enjoy working as a team, and want to make every guest feel welcome. Each posting will specify the café and location for the role.

Description

Position: Barista / Guest Experience

Location: Wyatt’s Coffee, Gainesville, FL

Join our team and help us create remarkable experiences, care for our community, and serve great coffee.

At Wyatt’s Coffee, great coffee and thoughtful hospitality go hand in hand. We care about the details, from dialing in an espresso to making someone feel welcome when they walk through the door. We’re looking for a friendly, dependable teammate who enjoys serving others, takes pride in their work, and wants to keep learning about coffee.

You’ll work with a small, dedicated team to prepare drinks, welcome guests, and keep the café running smoothly. Food is also part of the Wyatt’s experience, so you’ll help prepare and serve our menu of bagels, sandwiches, breakfast burritos, and yogurt bowls. Across every part of the role, the goal is the same: make something well and serve it with care.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Dialing in espresso and preparing espresso drinks, pour overs, teas, and non-coffee beverages with consistency and care
• Providing warm, attentive service, from taking accurate orders to helping guests find something they’ll enjoy
• Learning about our coffees and sharing the stories, brewing methods, and menu details behind what we serve
• Assembling bagels, sandwiches, and yogurt bowls, and heating and finishing prepared food items according to our recipes and portion guides
• Keeping the food station stocked and organized, following food safety and allergen procedures, and communicating prep needs
• Coordinating food and drink orders with attention to timing, accuracy, and presentation
• Working collaboratively across the coffee bar, register, and food station
• Keeping the café and equipment clean, stocked, and ready for service, including opening and closing duties

What we’re looking for:

• A passion for serving others and providing caring hospitality
• A love of coffee and a desire to learn more about the craft
• A dependable teammate who communicates clearly and works well with others
• Willingness to learn, be coached, and receive feedback
• Attention to detail and the ability to stay organized and calm during busy shifts
• Comfort helping with food preparation as part of everyday café service
• Coffee or food service experience is a plus, but not required
• Availability on both Saturdays and Sundays, our busiest days

Details:

• Part-time position, approximately 25 hours per week
• Opening shifts: 7:00 AM–12:30 PM
• Closing shifts: 12:30 PM–5:30 PM
• Saturday and Sunday availability required
• Hourly pay plus pooled tips
• Complimentary monthly retail coffee, employee discounts, and ongoing training

You’ll be part of a growing café and coffee roasting program alongside Resident Coffee, with opportunities to learn and develop your skills. We value a supportive workplace, open communication, and teammates who bring questions and ideas to the table.

Compensation:

• Starting pay: $13.00/hour plus tips; tips currently average $7-8/hour
• At the 90-day review, after completing training: $13.50/hour plus tips
• At the 6-month review: $14.00/hour plus tips