Thank you for taking the time to submit your application, we truly value your interest in joining our team at BOPOMOFO CAFE SAN DIEGO. In response to the high volume of applications, we're excited to announce that we'll be hosting a hiring fair on March 29th and 30th.

The fair will take place at 7951 Othello Ave, Suite 106, San Diego, California. Interviews will be conducted between 10 am and 5 pm. Please bring your resume, and upon arrival, you'll be assigned an interview time slot for day of.

A friendly reminder: for our initial round of hiring, we require candidates to have at least one year of relevant experience in a café setting for the roles of barista, shift leader, or prep/line cook.

For those without prior work experience, please anticipate our next hiring fair.

We look forward to meeting you!

Job Summary & Mission

As a Barista at BOPOMOFO CAFE, you're not just preparing beverages; you're the heartbeat of our cafe, but through the energy and passion you bring to every shift. BOPOMOFO CAFE has a mission to serve high quality ingredients and offer a superb customer experience. To be successful in this role, you need to strive to provide an authentic, superior guest experience as well as thriving in a face-paced working environment.

Summary of Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

• Uphold the culture, values, and mission of BOPOMOFO CAFE by acting with integrity and honesty, ensuring every action reflects our commitment to excellence.
• Maintain a positive demeanor to provide superior customer and team member experiences, embodying a spirit of positivity and enthusiasm that fosters a sense of community.
• Build and maintain relationships with team members, reinforcing the café’s core values and collective mission through collaborative efforts.
• Take responsibility for the cleanliness of the beverage preparation area, upkeep of specialty equipment, and routine tasks to maintain an inviting environment.
• Greet and serve customers with personalized, fast, and friendly service, aiming to exceed expectations and create memorable experiences.
• Adhere strictly to food handling, safety, and sanitation protocols to ensure the well-being of both customers and staff.
• Use every interaction as an opportunity to brighten someone’s day, whether through crafting delicious beverages or engaging in friendly conversation.
• Comply with all operational policies and procedures, including cash handling, safety, and security, to ensure a smooth and safe operation.
• Quickly absorb and retain knowledge of all beverage recipes and cashier duties, demonstrating a commitment to excellence and continuous improvement.

Summary of Experience

Minimum 1 year in a related café environment.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.

Required Knowledge & Skills and Abilities

• Quick learner
• Understanding of Front of House responsibilities
• Strong interpersonal skills and customer service orientation
• Experience in fast-paced retail food and beverage handling

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $16.85 per hour

Expected hours: 15 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Restaurant type:

• Café

Shift:

• Day shift
• Night shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• San Diego, CA 92111: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person