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Barista/Customer Service

Coffeetopia
Santa Cruz, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/21/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/6/2026

Opportunities @ Coffeetopia Capitola Rd

Coffeetopia is hiring!
Coffeetopia is accepting applications for Barista at our Cap rd location. We strive to offer both our customers and our co-workers an upbeat, fun yet professional culture. We a have a number of folks moving on from Santa Cruz and need to add to our team of friendly, outgoing folks--we typically have very low turnover for the espresso world.

We're looking for some amazing part-time folks who have moderate to amazing availability--probably starting with three days a week of work. You don't have to be an experienced barista however relevant cafe experience IS a plus, together with a great attitude, personality, work ethic and great references. A love and appreciation of coffee would be a good thing too!

If you are working coffee now but don't feel appreciated, or just not happy with your current gig, consider reaching out; we get lots of returning co-workers which says something about our culture; feel free to ask any current staff folks about how they like working with Coffeetopia!

This is a people focused job--lots of customer interaction.

Our schedule needs vary at each shop; Coffeetopia Cap rd is currently open 6am to 6pm. The shifts we offer often start early at 5:15 am so apply with that understanding.

We're looking for folks who want to work through the Summer and Fall--and beyond!

Candidates should:

* Be upbeat and positive!
* Be 18 or over.
* Be self motivated.
* Possess great customer service skills.
* Have restaurant or food service experience, if not direct espresso experience.
* Have an appreciation of great coffees and teas.
* Enjoy interacting with people.
* Have a valid California State Food Handler's Certificate (look online for info if needed-we can help and will pay your online fees!)
* Have reliable transportation.
* Have a stable living situation!

3701 Portola Drive., Santa Cruz (Pleasure Point neighborhood really.)

We state our starting pay and train new folks at $17-18 depending on experience and will bump up as incentive to stay(tips add $6-9/hr cash fwiw); if businesses aren't transparent about their compensation there's usually a reason!

To apply applicants can pick up an application and return it, along with schedule availability and resume and/or references to any Coffeetopia or reach out through really.

NOTE :If this opportunity sounds like a good fit for your employment needs, then come by, fill out an application and attach a resume. Write a short cover letter if you feel like it... Your reaching out to us IS your first impression!

***No phone calls please--we're helping customers and prepping stuff--Thanks!***

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $17.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule
  • Paid sick time

Shift:

  • Day shift
  • Morning shift

Experience:

  • Retail/customer service: 1 year (Preferred)

Shift availability:

  • Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

  • Santa Cruz, CA 95062: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $6 - $9

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