Seasonal employment opportunity in downtown Anchorage. We are in the process of opening in the next month; Wild Starr Coffee House is located on the corner of 6th and E Street. Wild Starr has a special place in the community, promoting local small businesses along with a great variety of local artisan made products and art in our storefront and Coffee House. If you love coffee, enjoy sharing your love for coffee, then apply for a position at Wild Starr Coffee House.

As a barista, you provide excellent service to our customers with every drink you create, ensuring their experience is your top priority. You make the customer experience pleasurable and welcomed. You share your passion for coffee by creating inspiring drinks that ensures customers are delighted by the handcrafted beverages you serve and look forward to coming into the Wild Starr Coffee House again and again.

Qualifications

Positive and can-do attitude

Exhibit and demonstrate initiative

Passionate about the local products we serve

Brings joy to the opportunity to interact with others and make fun happen​

Well-organized, efficient, and able to multi-task

Ability to engage, build rapport, listen, provide friendly and fast service

Can clearly and respectfully communicate and express oneself

Is resilient under pressure and is willing to ask for help

Listen to people and enjoy solving problems

Flexible and can adapt to an ever-changing; fast paced environment

Experience with using a POS system

Ability to have a flexible work schedule (start dates mid April through late May)

Responsibilities

As a barista, you will provide excellent service to our customers by delivering the perfect beverage that exceeds customer expectations; beverages include a wide variety of specialty coffees, teas, hot chocolate, using espresso machines, coffee urns and blended drinks.

Take pride in our beverage and food selections by ensuring you can offer recommendations to our customers

Take initiative and consistently grow and expand your coffee making knowledge

Treat customers as the first priority at all times; offering respect and kindness to both customers and employees

Execute all operational standards correctly, in a timely manner and in accordance with the coffee house standards, safety and health codes

Take pride in the coffee house ensuring a clean and tidy environment ensuring that cleanliness encompasses all aspects of the customer experience

Ensure that the coffee house is welcoming to all customers by having a stocked display case and neatly displayed merchandise

Work in the coffee house requires physical activity (i.e., prolonged standing, repetitive bending, lifting, climbing, operating espresso machines), and kitchen prep duties when needed

Properly, safely, and efficiently prepares various food products for our charcuterie board and grab and go food items following and observing standard food handling procedures

Observes any problems with the quality or quantity of food being served and takes appropriate steps to resolve issues

Continuously cleans and wipes work areas including, removing garbage, cleaning coffee machines, countertops etc

Support Wild Starr Coffee House goals and initiatives and be a team player

Availability to work flexible hours that may include early mornings, evenings, and/or weekends

Protect Wild Starr Coffee House assets by adhering to all processes and working efficiently to control waste and shrink

Accept responsibility and execute all assignments correctly and with care

Shows up ready and willing to be a reliable team player and support one another

Accept coaching and feedback from others openly

Preferred

One (1) year barista experience and customer service experience

Observes grooming, customer service, and uniform/dress standards

Ability to work effectively with a minimum of supervision

Ability to quickly learn about the products, cash register operation, and location features

Competencies

Safety guides our behavior

Honesty and integrity govern our actions

Commitments made will be fulfilled

All individuals are treated with dignity and respect

The environment will be protected and sustained

Wild Starr Statement

Wild Starr Coffee House is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, military or veteran status, religion, creed, disability, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition as defined by applicable law, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, hairstyle, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, reproductive health decisions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.

Job Types: Seasonal, Temporary

Pay: $13.00 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid training

Restaurant type:

• Bakery
• Café
• Coffee shop

Shift:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Morning shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Rotating weekends
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person