Barista/Check-In Guide

Sunrise Play Cafe is a beloved community hub located in Tacoma, Washington, dedicated to providing a warm and welcoming environment for families. As a parent-supervised play space combined with a genuine cafe experience, Sunrise Play Cafe fosters a unique atmosphere where children can explore, parents can recharge, and the whole community can connect. Their establishment reflects a close-knit and friendly ambiance, created by a small founding team passionate about making every family feel at home the moment they walk through the doors. Given its mission and ethos, Sunrise Play Cafe serves as an important local gathering place, blending social interaction, relaxation, and playful learning for families with young children.

The role available at Sunrise Play Cafe is for a Barista plus Check-In Guide, a multifaceted position that blends specialty cafe service with warm, engaging front desk duties. This part-time role, starting at $17.50 per hour plus tips, is vital as the first point of contact with families entering the cafe and play space. The successful candidate will prepare quality espresso drinks and specialty lattes, alongside greeting and checking in guests, verifying reservations and waivers, and explaining the venue's play session policies. Working in a fast-paced yet joyful environment, the role requires a person who moves swiftly and genuinely delights in creating a memorable experience for children and adults alike. They must efficiently juggle barista responsibilities and visitor engagement seamlessly, creating a welcoming atmosphere and ensuring smooth customer transitions.

Sunrise Play Cafe emphasizes hospitality, inclusivity, and customer-focused service, and this role reflects those values by requiring a highly personable and dependable individual. Candidates can expect to engage in various tasks including handling point-of-sale transactions, maintaining cleanliness and organization of the cafe area, completing sanitation rotations, assisting with light food prep, and supporting play area supervision and party setup. They will also contribute to enforcing play area rules kindly and consistently, ensuring a safe and enjoyable environment for all visitors.

This job is designed for one who enjoys the energies of families and children, has a warm and friendly demeanor, and possesses the ability to adapt quickly to a dynamic cafe and play setting. The position offers flexible part-time hours, around 20 hours per week, with a mandatory requirement for weekend availability, and provides several benefits such as one free drink per shift, half-price food, event bonuses, performance bonuses, referral bonuses, and cross-training opportunities. The supportive team environment, coupled with meaningful interaction, makes this role ideal for those seeking a rewarding work experience blending service, hospitality, and community engagement.