Barista Senior - Specialty Coffee - Washington Square

Nordstrom, Inc. is a leading fashion retailer known for its exceptional customer service, quality products, and a commitment to creating a welcoming shopping environment. Founded with a mission to provide customers with the best shopping experience, Nordstrom has grown into a well-recognized brand with numerous locations across the United States, including major cities like Los Angeles and San Francisco. The company operates through a variety of retail stores and also offers online shopping, emphasizing a seamless customer journey and high employee satisfaction. Known for its inclusive culture and comprehensive benefits, Nordstrom values its workforce as its most important asset, fostering an environment where employees can thrive and deliver outstanding service to customers.

The Senior Barista role at Nordstrom is designed for motivated, outgoing individuals who are passionate about coffee and committed to providing exceptional service every day. This position involves preparing and serving beverages and food items consistently by adhering to established recipe standards while ensuring each customer enjoys a memorable experience. A senior barista is expected to be knowledgeable and enthusiastic about coffee, tea, and drink preparation as well as the products offered. Beyond beverage preparation, the role includes assisting with store setup, cleanup, stock management, and handling of food items to maintain a clean and efficient workspace. Nordstrom seeks candidates who thrive in fast-paced environments and can comfortably work flexible schedules. The position offers an hourly pay range of $19.35 to $20.15, with the possibility of performance-based incentives and bonuses. Comprehensive benefits reflect Nordstrom's dedication to supporting their employees and their families, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance options, retirement plans like 401k, paid time off, and merchandise discounts.

This senior barista role is an excellent opportunity for individuals who have at least one year of experience in food service or hospitality and possess strong communication skills to engage professionally with customers and coworkers. Candidates holding a food handler's card, where applicable by local or state regulations, will be preferred. Employees are expected to maintain high standards of hygiene and customer service to meet Nordstrom’s expectations for quality and care. As part of its legal and ethical responsibilities, Nordstrom conducts background checks after conditional offers for qualifying locations and welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds in compliance with local fair chance ordinances. Nordstrom also offers accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Overall, this position invites candidates to join a reputable retail company that values service excellence, employee wellbeing, and community engagement, making it an ideal role for driven individuals looking to advance their careers in the food service and hospitality industry.