Barista

POSITION: Barista

CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO: Cafe General Manager

Position Summary

The Barista is all about hospitality! You want and aspire to provide a memorable experience to each and every person who visits our cafes. You are kind and weing to those you work with and serve, act with integrity and respect, work to create a safe, clean, and healthy work environment, provide quality beverages and food consistently, and your knowledge and passion for our coffees.

Key Responsibilities

Have a passion for our coffee and knowledge with customers

Committed to providing consistent quality beverages and food

Confidently and accuratelymunicate product information to customers by responding to questions, orders, and concerns

Maintain a clean environment including the cleaning of the back of house, bar areas, cafe lobbies, and patios to contribute to a healthy environment for customers and employees

Properly handle and maintain all coffee and food equipment

Contribute to store profitability by following cash handling and cash register policies and procedures

Assist in the training and development of new employees

Work at different stations in the cafe

Follow allpany policies, procedures, and processes and ideas to make it better

Attend all individual andpany scheduled training sessions and staff meetings to constantly advance education and stay up to date on coffee, tea, merchandise, espresso bar skills, and seasonal menu changes

Qualifications and Requirements

Must maintain current state-issued Food Handler Card

Retail and/or customer service experience required

Coffee experience preferred

Ability to make the customer a priority

Is hospitable and inclusive with all customers and is a team player with co-workers

Demonstrates passion and curiosity for coffee and tea

Builds ongoing connections with the customer

Able to multi-task and deal with ambiguity in a fast-paced environment

Ability tomunicate effectively with others

Respectful and professional

Cash handling skills

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

Schedule is based on the availability and needs of the business

Flexibility to work a variable schedule, including early mornings, weekends, and holidays, is strongly preferred

Compensation

Available to all employees

Competitive Hourly wage

Commuter Benefits - pre-tax parking and transit

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Physical and mental health, financial and legal coaching available at no cost to the employee

Free mental health app subscription

Employee discount on merchandise, coffee gear, and at Equator cafes

Continuing coffee education classes

Free coffee

After 60 days as an employee at Equator

Healthcare Benefits (for full-time employees working over 30 hours per week)

100% employer-covered premium medical insurance

Voluntary Insurance Plans - dental, vision, long-term disability, and supplementary life insurance

Employer covered life insurance premium

Flexible Spending Account (FSA) - healthcare and daily dependent care

Holiday Pay after 90 days of employment

Eight Equator-observed holidays per year

Paid Time Off with tenured increases for full-time employees

1 paid volunteer day per year

After six months as an employee at Equator

401K with up to a 4%pany match on employee contributions

Compensation will bemensurate with experience.

We'd love for you to use the video answer feature for our screening questions! It's a great way for us to get a better sense of your experience and howfortable you are discussing your skills. Plus, it helps us see your personality and passion for the role!

This position description intends to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. It is not intended to include all duties and responsibilities. Job responsibilities can change according to the operational needs of the business. The order in which duties and responsibilities are listed is not significant.

Equator Coffees is an equal-opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, and discharge will be based onpetence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability or any other applicable legally protected characteristics.