Barista - Sunnyvale

Peet's Coffee is a renowned coffee company committed to producing and delivering high-quality coffee experiences grounded in authenticity and a passion for craft. Founded with a purpose that extends beyond just coffee, Peet's is deeply invested in making a positive impact on people and the planet. As a prominent player in the coffee industry and a part of Keurig Dr Pepper and JDE Peet's, Peet's Coffee continues to grow as a global brand dedicated to uncompromising quality, sustainability, and genuine connections with coffee lovers around the world. The company thrives on fostering a culture where team members dare to amaze, take ownership, simplify processes, and collaborate to achieve excellence every day. Peet's Coffee strongly believes that the secret to exceptional coffee lies in the dedication and passion of the people behind it, and this ethos extends to their recruitment and team development practices as well.

Joining Peet's Coffee as a Barista presents a fantastic opportunity to become an integral part of this respected brand. With a competitive pay scale ranging from $20.25 to $20.75 per hour depending on location and market conditions, plus potential tips averaging $3.00 to $6.00 per hour, this role offers financial incentives alongside a rewarding workplace culture. Employment is typically part-time and flexible, designed to accommodate various schedules including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays. This is an excellent role for individuals passionate about coffee, customer service, and working within a collaborative team environment that values continuous improvement.

The Barista position at Peet's Coffee involves more than just making drinks; it’s about creating memorable experiences for customers by consistently delivering friendly, quality service and maintaining high standards of beverage preparation. Baristas at Peet's are encouraged to drive sales through product education, suggestive selling, and sampling, helping customers discover and enjoy the brand’s offerings. The role requires maintaining a clean, well-stocked, and inviting coffee bar, and demonstrating composure and urgency even in fast-paced settings. Peet's also fosters employee growth by offering tuition scholarship opportunities with Oregon State University E Campus and promotes a supportive work environment where career paths can be crafted and ambitions realized.

Peet’s Coffee is inclusive and committed to diversity, welcoming applicants of all backgrounds and supporting reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. The company also emphasizes supporting coffee communities globally through partnerships such as with Enveritas, which works to improve conditions on coffee farms. Beyond serving exceptional coffee, Peet’s employees take pride in community support initiatives both locally and globally, reflecting a workplace culture centered on care, authenticity, and shared values. Overall, this role at Peet's Coffee is ideal for those who seek a dynamic, people-centered, and values-driven workplace where they can grow professionally while contributing to a purposeful mission.