Barista

0-1 years

Location: Toledo & Detroit Metro Areas Compensation: $20/hour Schedule: Part-time, 12 events per week (each event typically 46 hours including setup and breakdown)

Cafe Cotier is a mobile espresso bar delivering high-end coffee and Mediterranean-inspired hospitality to private events, weddings, and corporate gatherings. Our mission is to surprise and delight guests by elevating every interaction into a memorable experience.

We are seeking a skilled and hospitality-driven Barista to represent Cafe Cotier at events. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in ever-changing environments, can work independently, values precision in their craft, and understands that coffee service is not just about serving drinks, but about making guests feel better than they did before their interaction with you.

• Prepare and serve espresso-based beverages with speed, consistency, and attention to detail.

• Engage guests with warm, professional, and high-touch service that exceeds expectations.

• Ensure setup and breakdown of mobile espresso cart, equipment, and supplies before and after events.

• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and adherence to health and safety standards.

• Adapt to client-specific dress codes and event guidelines while upholding Cafe Cotiers professional brand image.

• Represent Cafe Cotier with punctuality, reliability, and hospitality at the core of every interaction.

• Minimum 1 year of high-end hospitality experience in a cafe, restaurant, or catering/events organization.

• Ability to safely lift and carry up to 80 lbs (equipment and supplies).

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to engage with diverse clientele in person, by phone, and through email/text.

• Proven track record of delivering exceptional customer service and hospitality.

• Punctual, dependable, and professional in appearance and demeanor.

• Flexible availability, primarily weekday mornings and weekends (both morning and evening).

• $20/hour starting pay.

• Opportunity to be part of a growing, hospitality-focused mobile catering brand with future roles in sales, marketing, and operations.

• Hands-on experience in events, catering, and premium coffee service.

• A culture that blends generosity, growth, and purpose: a place where hospitality is treated as a craft, a career path, and a way to elevate moments that matter.

Compensation: Hourly ($20.00) plus tips

Estimated Weekly Tips: $100

Benefits & Perks: Potential Bonuses, Advancement opportunities

Ability to Work Independently.

Attention to detail.

Ability to Thrive in Ever Changing Environments.

Flexibility in Scheduling.

Ability to Lift and Carry Heavy Equipment.

Strong Customer Service Orientation.

Professionalism in Interactions.

Ability to Follow Health and Safety Standards.

Capacity to Adapt to Different Client Needs.

Teamwork and Collaboration With Event Staff.

Time management skills.

Problem Solving Skills in High Pressure Situations.

Creativity in Beverage Preparation.

Cultural Awareness in Hospitality.

Commitment to Continuous Improvement in Service.

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