Barista Full-Time and Part-TIme

Denim Coffee is a Central Pennsylvania based Specialty Coffee Roaster. Learn more at http://www.denimcoffee.com/MakeBetterCoffee

Now hiring for our soon to open cafe at 2 W Market St, York, PA 17401. We are hiring multiple baristas for the following Shifts:

Monday through Friday, from 6:30 AM - 1:30 PM and 12:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Saturday and Sunday, from 6:30 AM - 1:30 PM, 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM, and 12:30 PM - 6:30 PM

IMPORTANT NOTES

• Pay is $9/hr plus tips, which typically comes out to between $14-16.
• Performance reviews and potential for raises at 6months (.50cents), 1yr(.50cents), 2yr($1) in July/January. First eligible review once you have been employed a minimum 5months prior to July or January review schedule.
• Free coffee/latte/tea beverages while on the clock
• one free 12oz bag of coffee or 16oz chai concentrate per week
• Additionally we offer $1/hr worked on a staff gift card for non-coffee purchases and off the clock visits or treating friends
• Health/Dental/Vision available for full-time employees

BARISTA DUTIES

Provide exceptional customer service as a Barista in our café. Honor customers through hospitality and provide a memorable coffee experience.

Essential Functions

• Greet all customers with a friendly smile.
• Provide friendly, efficient and personal service to each customer.
• Create a rapport with customers by learning their names and favorite drinks.
• Educate customers on all of our products.
• Maintain high quality and consistent product standards.
• Strive for the highest level of customer satisfaction.
• Accurately process transactions in the POS system.
• Cup and taste coffee regularly to maintain familiarity with product and quality standards.
• Stay informed of new coffee availability and attributes.
• Communicate with team members and management to solve problems and improve service.
• Support a positive work environment.
• Prepare baked goods, foods, smoothies and other drinks with quality.
• Maintain a clean workstation and atmosphere.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

• Demonstrated passion and enthusiasm for coffee
• Customer service that is executed in a personal and professional manner
• Understanding of coffee shops and specialty retail
• Desire to educate others about our coffee and espresso methods
• Strong attention to detail and healthy respect for cleanliness and sanitation
• Excitement about the task of ensuring that each customer has a quality experience in our café
• Open to criticism and constantly striving to improve
• Ability to multi-task with ease

Physical Demands

• Stand and walk – must be able to stand for shifts and move about the café including up/down stairs to retrieve inventory from basement
• Use of hands – operate espresso machinery
• Taste/Smell – ability to detect and perceive smell of coffee
• Talk/hear – frequently communicate with customers

Work environment

• Work is performed at the cafe
• The work environment can be noisy

BENEFITS

• Free coffee/latte/tea beverages while on the clock
• One free 12oz bag of coffee or 16oz chai concentrate per week
• Additionally we offer $1/hr worked on a staff gift card for non-coffee purchases and off the clock visits or treating friends
• Performance reviews and potential for raises at 6months (.50cents), 1yr(.50cents), 2yr($1) in July/January. First eligible review once you have been employed a minimum 5months prior to July or January review schedule.
• Health/Dental/Vision available for full-time employees

Pay: $14.00 - $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid training

Application Question(s):

• Are you available year round? If you leave the area for school or long trips at any point during the year, we cannot consider you for this position.
• Why do you want to work at Denim Coffee?
• What do you like about coffee?
• Weekday shifts include Monday through Friday, from 6:30 AM - 1:30 PM and 12:30 PM - 6:30 PM. Weekend shifts include Saturday and Sunday, from 6:30 AM - 1:30 PM, 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM, and 12:30 PM - 6:30 PM. Please list all shifts you would be available for on a weekly basis.

Work Location: In person

Salary : $14 - $16