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Barista - Earn up to $19/hr*!

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Part-time
Hourly
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $15.15 - $19.00
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Work Schedule

Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

free drinks
Food on shift
35% discount
opportunities for growth
Training
Paid sick time
competitive pay

Job Description

Better Buzz Coffee Roasters is a dynamic and rapidly growing specialty coffee company headquartered in California, with locations spread across California, Nevada, and Arizona. Established in 2002 by two college students with a vision and a humble coffee cart, Better Buzz has evolved into a vibrant community that celebrates high-quality, organically sourced coffee and excellent customer experiences. The company prides itself on roasting its own organic, fair trade, and rainforest-certified coffee weekly, ensuring customers enjoy fresh and ethically responsible brews every day. Better Buzz embodies a spirited lifestyle centered around energy, authenticity, and community, making it much more than just a coffee shop; it is a place where genuine human connection and spirited teamwork thrive. This passion extends beyond product quality to focus on creating meaningful experiences for both employees and customers alike.

At Better Buzz, the workplace culture is highly energetic, fun, and collaborative, infusing each day with enthusiasm and dedication. The company encourages its team members to be bold and authentic, fostering diversity and equal opportunity, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics. Employees enjoy a welcoming atmosphere where personal growth and professional development are actively supported through clear pathways and dedicated training programs. A certified Training Ambassador equips team members with the necessary skills and knowledge to advance their careers within the company's expanding footprint.

The Barista role at Better Buzz Coffee Roasters is a vital part of this community-focused culture. Baristas are the face of the brand and play an essential role in delivering the renowned Better Buzz experience. This position requires a dynamic individual who thrives in fast-paced environments, values teamwork, and is passionate about coffee and exceptional customer service. Baristas are cross-trained to work in multiple café positions, including barista duties and kitchen responsibilities, preparing and serving beverages and food while strictly adhering to recipe standards. The position demands adaptability, strong communication skills, and a positive, solution-oriented attitude, as well as the ability to work collaboratively to maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for both guests and teammates.

Compensation for this role includes a base pay of $15.15 per hour, supplemented by tips averaging approximately $4.00 per hour, though actual tip earnings may vary based on location, hours worked, service quality, and customer generosity. Better Buzz values reliability and punctuality, expecting baristas to be available to work at least 22 hours per week, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Employees benefit from a fun and high-energy work setting, enjoy free drinks and food during shifts, a 35% discount on retail, food, and beverages when off shift, paid sick time, and opportunities for career advancement. If you are gregarious, hospitable, accommodating, competitive, energetic, and ready to live the Buzz Life, Better Buzz invites you to apply and become an integral part of their thriving coffee community.

Job Requirements

  • Ability to work at least 22 hours per week including weekends and holidays
  • Minimum of 1 year experience in coffee, food service, or hospitality preferred
  • Strong communication skills
  • Positive and solution-oriented attitude
  • Reliable and punctual
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
  • Passion for coffee and customer service

Job Qualifications

  • 1+ year experience in coffee, food service, or hospitality preferred
  • Passion for great coffee and exceptional guest service
  • Strong communicator with a positive, solution-oriented attitude
  • Reliable, punctual, and available for nights, weekends and holidays
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

Job Duties

  • Deliver the Better Buzz experience through fast, friendly, and genuine service
  • Be knowledgeable about our coffee, tea, food, and specialty drinks
  • Prepare and serve beverages and food consistently following recipe standards
  • Work all café positions including kitchen duties to make food to order
  • Keep spaces clean, safe, and ready for guests and teammates
  • Produce proper drink and food items to standard recipe specifications
  • Stock all necessary ingredients according to each station's needs
  • Follow health, safety and sanitation guidelines for all products and areas

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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