Nekter Juice Bar La Jolla - Now Hiring Smoothie Barista

Overview
Join our vibrant team as a Smoothie Barista at Nekter Juice Bar! This exciting role puts you at the heart of a dynamic juice bar, where you’ll craft delicious smoothies, serve healthy snacks, and deliver exceptional customer experiences. If you’re passionate about health, wellness, and providing top-notch service, this is your chance to shine! We’re looking for energetic individuals who thrive in fast-paced settings and love engaging with customers. Every shift is an opportunity to inspire healthier lifestyles while developing valuable skills in food service and retail operations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and blend a variety of smoothies, juices, and healthy snacks with precision and care.
• Greet customers warmly, take their orders accurately, and provide friendly service to ensure a positive experience.
• Operate POS systems such as NCR efficiently for order processing and cash handling
• Maintain cleanliness and food safety standards throughout the café area, including food preparation stations.
• Manage time effectively during busy hours to serve multiple customers promptly without sacrificing quality.
• Handle cash transactions accurately, including cash handling and cashiering duties using POS systems.
• Assist with inventory management by restocking supplies and ensuring product freshness at all times.
• Opening / Closing the store.
• Available to work a minimum of sixteen (16) hours/week AND a minimum of three (3) days.
• Must be able to lift 30-40 lbs regularly throughout shifts.
• Have reliable transportation, a positive attitude, and a solid work ethic.

Skills

• Proven experience as a barista or in food service, especially within cafés or smoothie bars.
• Strong customer service skills with the ability to connect positively with diverse clientele.
• The love of working in a team environment as well as independently
• Coachable and eager to learn!
• Familiarity with POS systems like NCR, Qu, Toast, etc. for sales processing
• Excellent time management skills to prioritize tasks during peak hours
• Knowledge of food safety protocols, food handling, and proper food preparation techniques.
• Basic math skills for cash handling, retail math, and accurate transaction processing
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.

Join us at Nekter Juice Bar where your enthusiasm meets our mission to promote healthful living! Our management team prioritizes employee satisfaction as a primary function of our business model, and as a result, you can expect fair accommodation for unique scheduling needs (students) and time off requests. If you’re ready to make a positive impact through excellent service and nutritious offerings, apply today!

Pay: $20.00 - $20.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $21