We’re hiring!

Barista+ : $15/hr (+tips)

Available Shifts: TUES-FRI 6:30AM-4PM

Summary

We were coffee roasters, then we made cold brew, then we made a coffee shop! We’re new to our café but we’ve been in the neighborhood for a while, and we’re looking for employees to help us grow. As a Barista+ you’ll perform standard barista duties (listed below), as well as helping with food prep for the shop, and production tasks for our Roastery and Cold Brewery. This is an entry level, growth-oriented position so the more you learn about the business the more opportunities you’ll have to move into other roles. Read through the description below for a more in-depth explanation of the role and submit your resume at the bottom.

Qualifications

Demonstrated passion and enthusiasm for coffee as well as a desire to educate others about our coffee

Ability to deliver exceptional hospitality in a personal and professional manner

Strong attention to detail and a healthy respect for cleanliness and sanitation

Current Food Handler Certification

Great communication skills both with employees and customers of all backgrounds

Open to feedback and constantly striving to improve

Ability to multi-task with ease

Early AMs

Taste/Smell - ability to detect and perceive smell of coffee

Talk/hear - frequently communicates with customers

Responsibilities

Prepare espresso, cold brew, and other beverages for customers, meeting Ostara's quality standards

Prepare and serve food on menu (including but not limited to : breakfast sandwiches, toast, vegan breakfast items, eggs and dairy

Assist with production tasks for Roastery and Cold Brewery

Deliver an exceptional customer experience; proactively engage with customers to understand and meet their needs - go the extra mile to make their day with a perfect cup of coffee

Develop a thorough understanding of our coffees, beverages, foods, merchandise and promotions to drive sales, service and have knowledgeable conversations with customers

Maintain a clean and organized environment to customers and coworkers in all areas of the store

Demonstrate willingness and openness to change and share your ideas on how to make your store even better

Taste coffee, tea and specialty beverages regularly to maintain familiarity with product and quality standards

Accurately process transactions in the POS system and reconcile till

Practice self-reflection and ask for feedback on performance; know and hone your personal strengths and opportunities for improvement

Responsible forday-to-day activities that embrace sustainability and reduce the impact at your facility should be followed

Follow SOP's for minimizing waste, conserving energy and limiting water usage and share ideas on how to improve processes whenever possible

Other duties as assigned

Stand and walk-must be able to stand for shifts and move about the cafe

Perform repetitive motion with the hands, wrists and forearms to operate espresso machinery

Carry weight, lift - lift up to 5 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally

Work is performed at the cafe

Interfacing with the public