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 301 Locust St, Columbia, PA 17512. We are hiring multiple baristas for various shifts for all days of the week.

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

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?
• What is your weekly availability, and desired amount of hours per week?

Work Location: In person

Salary : $14 - $16