Barista Tech Specialist

💻 Are you the tech-savvy barista who fixes the POS when it freezes... while pulling a flawless ristretto?

☕ Do you feel most alive when you're deep in drink tickets and troubleshooting an equipment issue on the fly?

🛠️ Are you low-key the IT department your café never knew it needed?

If that’s you, let’s talk. Mothership Coffee is seeking a Barista Tech Specialist—someone who can make drinks at speed and diagnose why the WiFi’s down. This is a hybrid hands-on barista and systems-minded operator role designed for the multitasker who thrives in organized chaos and quietly keeps everything running.

☕ About Mothership Coffee Roasters

If you’re looking for a clock-in, clock-out gig with some latte art on top, this ain’t it. We are a culture-centered community brewing coffee with purpose. We care deeply—about kindness, creativity, hustle, and leaving this world better than we found it. Whether it’s sourcing coffee from women-led farms or empowering our team to grow, we’re here to make an impact, cup by cup.

Pay and Benefits: 

• $12.00 + Tips ($7-$10 an hour) for your Barista shifts. $18.00 per hour for your IT- related shifts.


• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance for Full- time employees


• Paid Time Off (Accrual) 


• Growth Opportunities within the Company
  

The role:

You’ll work behind the bar just like our Baristas—but with a sharper eye on the systems, tools, and tech that make our cafés hum. When something breaks or lags, you don’t panic—you problem-solve. From rebooting POS terminals to maintaining the performance of digital tools, your day is part espresso flow, part IT ops.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Drink Execution + Workflow Mastery – Fast, clean, dialed-in espresso service in high-volume settings.


• Systems Watchdog – Monitor and flag POS, WiFi, or tablet issues; assist with first-level troubleshooting.


• Tool Maintenance – Collaborate with leadership to support small equipment upkeep and tech upgrades.


• Digital Onboarding Support – Help new staff troubleshoot accounts for company tools (Slack, Square, etc.).


• Workflow Efficiency – Identify digital bottlenecks and propose tech-based process improvements.


• Bar Support – Clean, stock, prep, and help teammates stay on pace.


• Comms Liaison – Communicate tech issues clearly and concisely to managers or IT vendors.


• Documentation – Log equipment issues, reset steps, or known glitches for internal use.

Key Traits and Qualifications

• Confident and calm under pressure.


• Familiar with POS systems, Google Workspace, and basic device troubleshooting.


• Bonus: you've worked with Square, Shopify, or similar.


• Loves clean, efficient workspaces.


• Enjoys fixing stuff—quietly, quickly, and without needing applause.


• Can lift 25 lbs, stand for 6+ hours, and work weekend rushes.

Ready to Join the Mothership?

This isn’t just a job—it’s a launchpad for passionate people who want to lead from behind the bar. If you’re ready to work hard, laugh harder, and be part of something bigger than just coffee, we want to hear from you.