Barista - Vernon, CT

Springfield, MA, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Part-time

Compensation

Hourly

Range $18.00 - $20.00

Work Schedule

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Benefits

competitive pay

Tip income

flexible scheduling

Employee Discounts

Supportive team environment

Training and development opportunities

Opportunity for growth

Job Description

7 Brew is a dynamic and innovative coffee drive-thru company that is revolutionizing the traditional coffee experience by focusing on both quality and community. Known for its purpose-driven culture, 7 Brew has cultivated a welcoming atmosphere where employees and customers alike feel valued and inspired. The company specializes in creating imaginative, handcrafted beverages that elevate everyday coffee visits into memorable experiences. With a commitment to kindness, positivity, and exceptional customer service, 7 Brew aims to foster a community-oriented environment that supports both its guests and team members. Operating a modern and efficient drive-thru model, 7 Brew enables customers to enjoy premium coffee drinks without sacrificing convenience or quality. Since launching, the brand has gained recognition for its innovative approach to coffee service, offering a wide variety of drinks that satisfy diverse tastes and preferences while maintaining a friendly and engaging interaction through its staff.

The position of Brewista at 7 Brew, located in Vernon, is a part-time role with a starting pay ranging from $18 to $20 per hour inclusive of tips. This role is vital as Brewistas act as the frontline ambassadors of the 7 Brew brand. The main mission for a Brewista is to inspire a community of kindness through a revolutionary coffee experience. Brewistas do this by forging genuine connections with customers, crafting high-quality, customized coffee drinks, and providing fast and friendly service that embodies the spirit and values of 7 Brew. This role demands a passionate coffee enthusiast who thrives in an engaging, customer-facing environment and appreciates the importance of delivering consistent quality and warm service. The Brewista will handle orders face-to-face, prepare beverages to exact standards, and ensure every customer leaves with a smile. Additionally, they must work efficiently within the fast-paced drive-thru setting, maintaining high standards of sanitation, safety, and teamwork. The Brewista position is also about being proactive and positive, especially during slower periods, to continue delivering an excellent guest experience. 7 Brew emphasizes training and support to ensure that every team member is knowledgeable about the menu and proficient in operational tasks, encouraging every Brewista to contribute to a smooth and successful service operation. Overall, this part-time Brewista role is perfect for individuals passionate about coffee, community, and superior customer service who want to be part of a vibrant and growing company with a meaningful mission.

Job Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Part-time availability
Minimum of three shifts per week
Ability to stand for extended periods
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to operate point-of-sale (POS) systems
Must have a positive attitude and a service-first mindset
Ability to follow sanitation and safety standards
Flexibility to work weekends and holidays
Ability to use a utility knife safely

Job Qualifications

Can create and maintain genuine, uplifting interactions with customers for up to five minutes at a time while taking orders, discussing flavors, or delivering drinks
Can work carefully and quickly with espresso, hot water, coffee, dairy products, and flavored syrups
Can work outside in service lanes for prolonged periods, regardless of weather conditions
Can lift up to 50 lbs
Can stand comfortably for hours at a time while serving guests
Can climb a ladder and use a stepladder as needed
Can stand, sit, bend, kneel, twist, and squat as necessary to stock product and prepare service areas
Can safely walk between and around cars in the drive-thru service lane while interacting with and delivering drinks to customers
Can safely use a utility knife
Works a flexible schedule
Works a minimum of three shifts per week
Follows company procedure for communicating time-off requests
Regularly works weekends and is available to work holidays if necessary

Job Duties

Converse directly with customers to confirm and personalize their drink orders and correctly key those orders into the point-of-sale system
Collect payments from customers, provide receipts, and correctly count back any change
Prepare all drinks and premixes to order, ensuring quality and consistency for each customer served
Move with urgency and responsiveness, operating on the customer’s time to provide prompt service
Stay productive and proactive throughout the entire shift, supporting guest service even during slower periods
Make personal connections with customers through genuine interactions, warm smiles, and positive body language
Know the full menu and drink offerings, guide customers, answer questions, and help them identify and order the drink they want, offering recommendations when appropriate
Bring their best self to work every day and dress appropriately for their assigned service position
Execute shift-change duties, checklists, and weekly tasks as needed to maintain smooth service
Be clocked in, present, and ready to serve customers at their assigned position when the shift begins
Treat teammates and customers with respect, kindness, and a service-first mindset
Maintain a safe, sanitary, and organized service environment by following organizational standards and sanitation regulations
Remain standing for extended periods (up to 5 hours per shift) with reasonable accommodations as required by law