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Temple Coffee – Cafe Team Member (Hazel Avenue Cafe)
Location: Fair Oaks, CA (Hazel Avenue Cafe)
Status: Full-Time and part time Positions Available
Compensation: Starting at $18/hour (plus tips)
About the Role
Temple Coffee is opening a brand-new café on Hazel Avenue in the Fair Oaks community, and we’re looking for friendly, dependable coffee focused individuals to join our team! This location will open in early 2026 and all candidates must agree to work in one of our current Sacramento or Folsom cafes to train prior to the new cafe opening, to gain experience in outstanding guest service and all things coffee! Training will begin in January 2026.
This position will begin with register and guest service responsibilities, with opportunities to grow into barista training and beyond. Our Front of House team members play a key role in creating a welcoming, professional, and connected experience for every guest who walks through our doors.
What you’ll do
- Provide warm, attentive, and knowledgeable service to every guest
- Learn and share information about Temple’s coffees, menu items, and values
- Operate the register accurately and efficiently
- Support your team during busy service hours with a positive attitude
- Maintain cafe cleanliness and uphold Temple’s quality standards
- Assist with restocking, product organization, and presentation
What We’re Looking For
- Must have a passion for coffee and quality
- Ability to thrive as part of a small team in a fast-paced environment
- Must have and maintain open availability for at least three full days each week from 5:30am-11pm and must be available to work nights, weekends and applicable holidays
- Must be available and willing to train in an existing Temple cafe in Sacramento or Folsom to train for multiple months prior to the Hazel Avenue cafe opening. At that time you will transfer to the new location as your home cafe.
- Must have reliable transportation and be able to commute for all comprehensive new hire, barista, and continued education training at our Sacramento training facility.
- Reliable and on time for all shifts
Why You’ll Love Working With Us
- Starting at $18/hour, plus tips
- Opportunities for growth and coffee education
- Employee discounts on coffee, food, and merchandise
- Supportive, inclusive, and community-focused environment
About Temple Coffee
Since 2005, Temple Coffee has been dedicated to sourcing, roasting, and serving coffee that reflects our commitment to quality, sustainability, and community. Each of our cafés is designed to be a space where guests feel welcome and connected, and where team members can take pride in their craft and contribution.
Ready to Join the Hazel Team?
Apply today and grow with us as we prepare to open our newest Temple Coffee location in Fair Oaks!
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid training
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Coffee: 1 year (Preferred)
- Customer service: 1 year (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
- Night Shift (Required)
Work Location: In person