What are the responsibilities and job description for the Barista position at Mill & Whistle?
Mill & Whistle is the newest addition to Wilmington’s historic downtown. We’re a year-round, fast-casual drive-thru cafe serving high-quality coffee and light breakfast bites. We also have a small retail space where we sell curated home and pantry goods. We’re building a dependable, consistent, high-standards operation. That only works if our entire team is sharp, reliable, and takes pride in delivering the same great experience to every single customer, every single day.
We are open 7 AM - 6 PM daily. This role could have opening and/or closing shifts and at least 1 weekend work day.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
This is a cross-trained role. Your primary role will be owning the barista station, but you will touch almost everything customer-facing at the cafe:
- Execute the coffee, espresso & beverage program quickly and consistently
- Setup, breakdown and maintain a clean, efficient espresso/coffee bar setup throughout the shift
- Run the POS (Toast) and order-ahead queue efficiently
- Engage customers warmly while keeping lines moving
- Support retail operation with daily reset including stocking shelves, rotating inventory, and keeping retail displays tidy
- Receive small deliveries and restock grab-and-go items
- Maintain the highest cleanliness standards
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
- Reliable, punctual, and communicative on scheduling needs
- Comfortable in a fast-paced, on-your-feet environment
- Friendly but efficient. We value speed and consistency
- Experience as a barista or in food service is a plus, but we’re open to training the right candidate
- Able to maintain composure during rushes and follow systems exactly
- Positive attitude, team-first mindset, and willingness to learn
SCHEDULE
- Full-time
- (Some) weekend availability required
COMPENSATION
- Competitive hourly wage tips ($5-10/hr depending on day of week)
- Shared tip pool for all hourly staff
- Employee comps/discounts on coffee, food, and provisions
- Stable employment - we’re committed to being open year round
Pay: $19.00 - $21.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
Work Location: In person
Salary : $5 - $10