What are the responsibilities and job description for the Barista position at Buena Bodega?
*MUST BE 18 OR OLDER (job includes serving beer & wine)
** MUST HAVE 1-2 YEARS OF SPECIALTY CAFE EXPERIENCE
Join the Buena Bodega team and help create memorable experiences for our community.
We're looking for an energetic, self-motivated Barista with 1–2 years of specialty café experience who thrives in a fast-paced environment and genuinely enjoys connecting with people. This role is more than making great coffee - it's about creating hospitality, supporting your team, and helping our café run beautifully every day.
Compensation
$17/hour tips (current average earnings approximately $25/hour)
Schedule
- 20–30 hours per week
- Must be available weekends and weekday afternoons/evenings
Responsibilities
- Prepare espresso drinks, matcha, and seasonal specialty beverages
- Take customer orders and provide warm, genuine hospitality
- Serve food and beverages
- Make and prep house syrups and café ingredients
- Open and/or close the café depending on your shift
- Bus tables and keep the café clean, stocked, and inviting
- Help manage inventory and restock throughout the day
- Jump in wherever needed to support the team
- Operate Toast POS
- Operate Soft Serve Machine
Qualifications
- 1–2 years of specialty coffee experience required
- 18 or older
- Passion for coffee, hospitality, and community
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- Reliable, punctual, organized, and detail-oriented
- Self-motivated with a positive, solutions-focused mindset
- Thrives in a fast-paced environment
- Team-first attitude and willingness to help wherever needed
Benefits & Perks
- 1 free meal per shift
- 1 specialty coffee per shift
- Employee discount on market restaurant purchases
- Team outings and community events
Our Culture
We work hard, support one another, and have fun doing it. Community starts with our team, so we're looking for kind, optimistic people who communicate well, take initiative, and leave their ego at the door.
Pay: $24.00 - $26.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Paid training
Work Location: In person
Salary : $24 - $26