Pearl St. Cafe Barista

At Boxcar Coffee Roasters, our mission is to Uplift Lives, and we do this through kindness, delicious handcrafted coffee and espresso beverages, lovingly crafted pastries, attention to detail, and passion for creating an experience for our guests day in and day out. A barista at Boxcar is someone who is passionate about coffee and creating memorable guest experiences. A barista at Boxcar is responsible for the overall feel of the cafe through positivity and attention to detail.

Barista responsibilities include:

• Be welcoming and attentive to all guests and create a hospitable environment by engaging with and anticipating the guests' needs at all times


• Take customer orders accurately


• Take the initiative to respond proactively to prevent service delays


• Prepares and sells coffee drinks by following recipes and preparation techniques for different coffee drinks


• Able to work in a high-volume, fast-paced environment while maintaining a positive outlook


• Operate coffee grinder, brewer, and espresso machines; as well as follow all cleaning procedures on machinery as needed


• Maintains a safe and healthy work environment by following organization standards and sanitation regulations


• Maintaining and improving the appearance of the cafe and bar regularly


• Cleanliness of the cafe to include cleaning tables, windows, bussing stations, as well as doing dishes, taking out trash, and recycling


• Educating guests on our coffee and pastry offerings and providing insight on home brewing troubleshooting

What we are looking for in you:

• A passion for hospitality and uplifting your community


• A love of coffee and a passion for continued learning


• Ability to stay positive and focused under pressure


• Available to work mornings and weekends


• A detail-oriented approach


• Accountability and reliability

Physical Demands:

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


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


• Taste/Smell: ability to detect and perceive the smell of coffee


• Talk/hear: frequently communicates with customers


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

What we offer:

• Base pay starting at $13.80/hr plus hourly pooled tips. We offer a Tip Subsidy of $8/hr. If at any time or for any reason tips drop below this $8/hr threshold, Boxcar will cover the difference, ensuring a guaranteed take-home of $21.80/hr. 


• Boxcar employees receive free coffee and tea beverages at all times, whether on shift or on a scheduled day off


• One bag of coffee per week


• 50% discount on all pastries and food 


• 20% on retail items (including brewing equipment, apparel, and grab-n'-go offerings)


• Sick Pay up to an accrued 48 hours