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Barista - Grit Coffee

Grit Coffee
Charlottesville, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/28/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/28/2026

We are hiring for the following Charlottesville Locations
Stonefield - Pantops - Crozet - The Workshop at The Wool Factory
(We will start hiring for our Elliewood & Nau Hall Locations in August)

At Grit Coffee, we believe that the hard work required to craft and serve great coffee is an endeavor worth pursuing. We do so with passion and joy, with the ultimate goal of sharing our excellent coffees and spaces with the communities we serve.

We seek to build a diverse, vibrant and creative team of individuals that will help us strengthen our brand with their unique experience. We will train new hires on how to prepare, serve and talk about our offerings.

Coffee or hospitality experience is preferred, but not necessary.

Successful Grit coffee employees love serving and being around people and align with our core values:

Care - We take pride in everything we do and refuse to settle for mediocrity, with the goal of serving with excellence.

Hard Work - We take our work seriously, combining individual diligence with collective collaboration, and never cutting corners.

Initiative - We act without prompting, proactively making the effort to exceed expectations.

Fun - We find joy in the work we do and welcome opportunities for laughter.

Thoughtful - We are intentional in our approach to hospitality and our pursuit of excellence in everything we do.

Job Details

  • Welcome all guests warmly and communicate options clearly and kindly
  • Prepare coffee beverages to standard and represent our Brand accurately
  • Become familiar with our different single origins, blends, limited editions and microlots
  • Merchandise management - displaying, stocking
  • Maintain side work throughout each shift
  • Ability to lift about 30lbs
  • Ability to work on your feet for 6-8 hours
  • Assist your teammates and work together to support each other

The Goal of the Barista is to create a positive guest experience while sharing pride in our products and stewardship of our shop. We represent the Core Values of Grit naturally and honestly.

Compensation

Training Pay - $13.00/hr

Barista Pay - Starting base pay is $10/hr tips*. Tips average between $8-$10 dollars more per hour for an average hourly pay of $18-$20 per hour.

*Tips are collected per shop per day and split amongst the team that worked that day. Tips can vary based on location and hours worked.

Benefits

All Employees

  • Employee discount program
  • ACAC discounted membership
  • Simple IRA with 3% employer match
  • Flexible schedule

Full Time Employee

  • Health Insurance employer contribution
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance - fully covered

Schedule and Shift Expectations

Baristas must maintain at least 4 shifts per month or 1 shift per week to be considered an active employee.

Most barista shifts range from 5-7 hours

Opening shifts start at 6:30am

Closing shifts end at or around 5:30pm

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person

Salary : $8 - $10

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