Camber - PT Barista Position

We are seeking an experienced barista to join our small team starting in July. This position will be about 27-34 hours (4-5 shifts) per week, Wednesday through Sunday, from July through early September, and will then decrease to 13 hours (2 shifts) per week.

This position starts at $18.66/hr plus tips (between $8-$10/hr). Tips are split evenly between BOH & FOH based on the number of hours worked per day. Benefits include shift drinks & meals, free bag of coffee biweekly, discounts on bagged coffee and brewing equipment, wholesale discounts, and optional health insurance & 401k. We offer paid vacation for full time (30+ hrs/week) employees after 1 year of employment. Paid sick leave accrues at 1 hour per 40 hours worked.

Job duties include: running the front counter Toast POS system, providing excellent and genuine customer service, dialing in espresso, steaming milk proficiently (including pouring latte art), making teas, batch brew and specialty drinks from memory, quickly and efficiently managing a busy bar, cleaning the lobby and bathrooms, doing dishes, stocking the retail shelf and restocking / organizing supplies behind the bar, closely following health & safety protocols as well as daily task checklists, regularly reading Slack communication channels, maintaining excellent knowledge of our rotating bar, food, and pastry offerings.

Applicants must:
be 21+
be able to stand for extended periods of time and lift up to 50 lbs
have some barista experience - specialty coffee experience preferred but not required
be able to work quickly & efficiently in a small space with others
possess an eye for consistency & detail
be an excellent communicator
maintain a sense of urgency
be self-directed, focused, and able to multitask
be willing to maintain very high standards of cleanliness & organization
possess a WA state food handlers permit and MAST certification (or ability to obtain)

Our team is very tight-knit and its important to us to find the right candidate. We interview in a 2-step process beginning with a sit-down interview with our general manager. This is then followed by a paid 1 hour working interview. Upon hiring, the initial 90 days of employment are considered a probationary period for both parties to confirm a good fit.

Resumes can be brought in person to Camber at 221 W Holly Street between the hours of 8am and 2pm, Wednesday-Sunday. Alternatively, you can reply to this posting. Applications can be addressed to Gloria. Please include your resume, cover letter if desired, and three prior work references that we can contact.

Camber is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.