Hiring Barista(s) for Mobile Coffee Company

Considered Coffee is hiring Barista(s)!

REQUIREMENTS

+ Valid DL, proof of auto insurance, and willingness to drive a large vehicle short distances!
+ Figure-it-out attitude, flexibility, and excitement about learning + growing
+ Sense of humor required to thrive in this job
+ Availability on Friday, Saturday, Sunday a MUST

+ Monday + Tuesday availability a plus, but not required
+ Previous barista experience a plus, but not required

COMPENSATION

+ $17.50/hr base rate
+ 15% automatic gratuity on all sales during your shift
+ Addl card + cash gratuity from customers
+ Free coffee while youre working, 50% off coffee when youre not working

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Were a small, entrepreneurial team: We dont have a constant flow of external funding, we work really hard, and we build as we go. We face social and bureaucratic challenges, in addition to the well-known challenges of working in hospitality or F/B.

Were presented with new opportunities every day/week/month, and we almost always say yes to them! This means that every shift is unique, and we regularly encounter a new obstacle.

Excitement about evolution: a willingness to lean into whatever comes up, thoughtful creativity, and a desire to grow your problem-solving skills are required to succeed and be happy in this role.

This also means you *always* have the opportunity to contribute ideas, work on passion projects, and define your own role/career as the company grows.

Mobile coffee is logistically intense: You must understand the importance of logistics, and not only be able to fulfill customer service and barista roles, but also maintain attention on the behind the scenes actions, processes, and tasks that allow us to operate smoothly.

This can sometimes be a physically demanding job! Other times its very chill.

WORK STYLE

We value dependability: clear and proactive communication, organization and detail-orientedness, and critical thinking are all important in this role. This is not a job where everything is done or perfect ahead of time (or ever?)

We're people people: You must be able to relate to people, show empathy, be a generous and attentive listener, and be aware of your surroundings. Providing a memorable customer experience, even if the environment is chaotic, is important! Yes, great coffee is delish but the people drinking it matter more.

We go above and beyond for our customers. Our focus is always on making things easier / more pleasant / more individualized / more special for them. If you are a person who is fulfilled by being of service, this is the right job for you

Be collaborative: Ability to both give and get feedback in a collaborative, results-focused, and quick-to-implement way is a must. Were constantly making small improvements over time, we run the business in a lean and agile way

On that note, learning and adjusting from sub-optimal (often unforeseen) events is a must we dont like to make the same mistakes twice! Being super self- and situationally-aware is what will make you thrive on this team

DISCLAIMER

If you want an easy job where you can clock in/out without having to think or do much, this is NOT a job you will enjoy

Things are rarely glamorous at Considered. You have to be okay with that, and be willing to work through it together and sometimes independently too.

Knowing how to ask for help is key, and being prepared to get your hands dirty (literally) is necessary

This is NOT just a barista job. Yes, youll be interacting with customers and making coffee. Youll also participate in the operations that go into a mobile business

WHY YOU MIGHT LOVE IT

Growth opportunities are plenty! Contributing your ideas, opinions, effort, and skills is welcomed and rewarded

Despite challenges, we have a lot of fun together, and we support each other with humor and hands on help

Youll get to do stuff youve never done before at Considered. Youll learn a ton from the unique challenges we conquer every day that youve likely not faced in other jobs!

Youll be trusted to work autonomously, treated like a human, communicated with directly if/when things can be improved, and have a say in decisions that affect you (and ones that dont!)

Youll be appreciated for your hard work! Youll feel like your boss and team mates have your back.

A TYPICAL SHIFT LOOKS LIKE

Arrive + clock in
+ Arrive at the Bus, clock in for your shift
+ Restock dry good as needed

Stop at the Commissary kitchen
+ Restock cold items
+ Fill up / empty water tanks as needed

Drive to the service location
+ Park + set up at the service location
+ Power up the electrical system, generator, and espresso machine
+ Prepare the space for service

Serve!
+ You might be serving customers in a public place, popping up at one of our regular spots, or serving at a private event
+ You'll take orders, check customers out in the POS system, and prepare drinks
+ Answer questions, get to know customers, highlight the company's values and business practices as appropriate
+ Balancing speed and customer experience is key
+ You'll be multitasking, sometimes working alone, sometimes with another person

Breakdown + depart
+ Power off electrical systems, generator and espresso machine
+ Pack in all service items, signage, etc
+ Tidy the space
+ Make note of items to restock
+ Count out

Stop at the Commissary kitchen
+ Unload + prep cold items for tomorrow
+ Fill up / empty water tanks as needed
+ Addl stop to fuel up as needed

Return bus + clock out
+ Restock dry goods
+ Charge electrical system
+ Leave shift notes
+ Complete any necessary side work!

To apply: please email your resume and cover letter