What are the responsibilities and job description for the Barista position at The Buttery?
Overview
As a Barista at The Buttery, you do more than just make coffee. You’re a key part of what makes our space feel special. You'll bring our beverage program to life with care and craft, sharing your knowledge of coffee and tea in a way that makes every guest feel truly welcomed. Working closely with the supervisors and the team, you'll help cultivate a positive, hospitality-driven environment that reflects the heart of The Buttery.
If you love great drinks, great people, and being part of a place that values quality and care, you'll feel right at home here.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and serve beverages to The Buttery’s standards while providing efficient, friendly service to every guest.
- Support day-to-day operations by maintaining a clean, organized bar area and restocking supplies and retail displays as needed.
- Uphold health, safety, and quality standards in collaboration with the Lead Barista, ensuring consistency in beverage execution.
- Contribute to a positive team culture by fostering respect, communication, and collaboration across the
- front-of-house team.
- Continue learning and growing through product education and by helping train new team members on service, culture, and procedures.
Qualifications
- 1 year of experience in high-volume coffee preferred, but we’re open to training the right candidate with a great attitude and eagerness to learn.
- Background in customer service within food, beverage, or retail settings is a plus.
- Strong time management, communication, and attention to detail, with the ability to stay organized in a fast-paced environment.
- Passion for hospitality and a team-first mindset, with a genuine love for great food, drink, and creating welcoming guest experiences.
What We Offer
- Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development and career advancement as our cafe continues to expand.
- Dynamic Work Environment: Work in a fun, supportive, and dynamic environment where we take our work seriously but have fun while we do it.
- Employee Benefits: 401k, PTO, Sick Time, Health/Vision/Dental Insurance, Food/Beverage Discounts and more.
About Us
We believe in more than just serving exceptional food and drink—we believe in fostering a community where great people, comfort, and quality converge.
The Buttery is many things:
- a great local eatery
- the village bakery & patisserie
- an exceptional specialty coffee shop
- all wrapped in a unique retail environment
We are a communal gathering place that fosters care and warmth through great hospitality in our customers' lives. But most importantly, we are a collective of people coming together with a shared goal of building a healthy business through creating exceptional food and providing wonderful experiences.