What are the responsibilities and job description for the Barista / Bartender (Hybrid Specialty Café & Craft Lounge) position at Melting Cups Coffee Co.?
About Us
We operate an innovative tripartite hospitality venue: a daytime specialty café, an evening craft cocktail lounge, and a private event venue. Now entering our 3rd year of operations, we are in an exciting growth phase. Because we are actively growing, joining our team now offers tremendous opportunity for long-term career advancement and skill development as our concept expands.
We are seeking two dedicated PM Closers to handle afternoon transitions, execute evening shifts, and jump behind the bar on weekends.
Position Overview
In this hybrid role, you will execute afternoon/evening closing routines, carry out room transitions between café, lounge, and private event modes, and deliver exceptional coffee and cocktail service to our guests.
- Barista experience is strictly required.
- Bartending experience is a major plus, but full on-the-job craft cocktail training is available for candidate candidates with a strong espresso foundation and hospitality drive.
Shift Hours & Schedule
We are hiring 2 staff members to cover the following operational window and provide team flexibility for shift swaps:
- Sunday – Thursday (PM Shift): 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- Friday & Saturday (Craft Bar Shift): 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Key Responsibilities
- Shift Execution & Standards: Complete evening closing checklists, maintain high sanitation standards, dial in grinders, and strictly adhere to beverage recipes and calibration standards.
- Space Transitions: Assist with physical room flips to transition the venue smoothly between café, cocktail lounge, and private event setups.
- Guest Engagement: Provide elevated hospitality, suggest drink upgrades/pairings, and hand out venue rental info to prospective event clients.
- Weekend Bar Operations: Work weekend bar shifts preparing signature craft cocktails and batched menu items.
- Inventory Control: Help minimize waste by logging spills or breakage and using proper inventory rotation (FIFO).
Qualifications & Requirements
- Barista Experience: Minimum 1 years of hands-on specialty coffee/espresso calibration experience (Required).
- Bartending Experience: Craft cocktail or bartending experience is preferred, but willing to train candidates with strong barista skills.
- Flexibility & Teamwork: Reliable, punctual, and willing to utilize team shift-swapping options when needed.
- Physical Capability: Ability to lift and assist with physical room transitions (staging tables, chairs, and bar equipment).
Benefits & Perks
- Competitive base pay ($17–$18/hr) strong tip pool ($24–$30/hr target total)
- Guaranteed 20% gratuity on large group/private bookings
- Ample opportunities for career advancement in a growing 3rd-year business
- Flexible scheduling and shift-swapping among team members
- Generous staff discount across café, cocktail lounge, and retail items
Pay: $17.00 - $30.00 per hour
Expected hours: No more than 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $30