What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cafe Team Member position at Changing Tides Cafe?
Changing Tides Café — Newburyport Waterfront
Winner of Newburyport Magazine's Best of Newburyport
Changing Tides Café is a busy breakfast and coffee spot on the waterfront in Newburyport. We serve egg sandwiches, George Howell coffee, A&J King pastries, and lunch to a mix of regulars, boaters, and summer visitors.
We're looking for someone to join our morning team.
Shifts are between 6:30 AM to 2:45 PM, 3-4 days a week — 28 to 35 hours. There is flexibility for people who want shorter shifts. No nights. No late closes. You're done by mid-afternoon. Weekend availability is desired.
Pay: $17–20/hour depending on experience, plus tips.
We're looking to fill this within the next two weeks.
What you'll do
You'll learn and work across the counter, kitchen, and coffee bar rather than being stuck at one station.
- Build breakfast and lunch sandwiches on the grill and cold line, quickly and to spec
- Take orders and run the register on Toast
- Pull espresso drinks, cold brew, and iced coffee
- Pack Dock-to-Go orders for boaters
- Keep prep areas, the dining room, and equipment clean and stocked throughout the shift
- Follow food safety and food-handling standards
- Jump between stations and help wherever we're busiest
If you haven't worked as a barista before, that's okay — we'll train you on the bar.
What we're looking for
You don't need years of experience. Some food service, café, or kitchen experience is helpful, but we're more interested in finding someone who is reliable, learns quickly, and works well with a small team.
You'll do well here if you:
- Can keep your head and stay organized when the morning rush hits
- Are comfortable talking with customers and working a register
- Can move quickly without getting sloppy
- Have reliable transportation
ServSafe or an allergen certificate is a plus, not a requirement.
Why work here
We're a small team with no corporate script. The owner works the floor alongside you most days, and you'll learn the whole operation — grill, bar, and counter — rather than just one station.
Free shift meal and coffee.
Interested?
Apply here, or stop by 92 Pleasant Street any morning and ask for George.
Pay: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 25.0 – 35.0 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Food provided
- Paid training
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $20