Barista

Essential Functions: Provide friendly, efficient, and timely customer service that exceeds the guests’ expectations. Exhibit complete knowledge of coffee bar beverages, food items, and merchandise. Ensure coffee, tea, beer, wine and other beverages are prepared and served according to Starbucks, Atmos Cafe and SpaceBase standards with correct presentation.

Experience & Skills Required: Must be 21 years of age. Minimum of 6-months Barista experience is required, preferably in a high volume environment. Great guest service attitude, professional, motivated self-starter. Job requires valid food handler’s permit within 14 days of employment.

Other Ideal Qualifications: Flexibility with schedule to work varied and last minute shift changes. Restaurant experience is a plus.

Physical Demands: Ability to walk, stand, reach, lift, and engage in repetitive tasks with fine motor agility for entire shift. Ability to lift 50 pounds. Typical shift is approximately 8 hours.

Full Time, Union Represented, Hourly Position

Hourly Rate: $23.01 - $23.01 / hour + tips

Benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Long Term Disability
• Pension and self funded 401k plan
• Paid Holidays ( 5 per year)
• Paid Vacation
• Paid sick leave
• Tuition reimbursement of 50%, up to $ 2500 / year
• 35% discount for many purchases at the Space Needle 
• Charitable Contributions / Matching Gift, up to $200 year
• $50 / month towards orca card or parking

The Space Needle symbolizes the innovative and forward-thinking spirit of Seattle. Our Team Members reflect our inclusive city, diverse country, and multicultural world. As an equal opportunity employer, we make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, the presence of any sensory, physical, or mental disability, military status, political ideology, genetic information, or any other status protected by local, state, or federal law. All Team Members and potential Team Members who apply for an opening will be considered without regard to these factors. We carefully screen applicants based on qualifications such as their training, education, skills, aptitude, experience, and previous work record.