Barista

Position Overview

Barista role will combine crafting a variety of beverages with providing excellent customer service. Barista will be expected to greet clients promptly, while taking orders and handling payments. Additionally they will be responsible for maintaining cleanliness, stocking supplies, servicing and operating equipment, and POS systems. This role requires a friendly attitude, with a keen sense of urgency, speed and attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Our ideal Barista will posses excellent hospitality and service skills to be able to build and maintain rapport within the client office community. They will be well versed to follow all FIFO and food safety rules, while providing a high quality product at all times. Additionally they will have proficiency with espresso machines, milk frothing, pouring techniques, and various other brewing methods, with the skills to make a variety of elevated craft beverages including latte art.

This role requires the physical stamina and ability to stand for long periods, and to lift items repetitively throughout the shift.

They will work along side the Lead Barista in the client cafe as well as supporting the onsite Snack & Drink team as needed with restocking, making bulk coffee and other responsibilities, as needed.

About Just Fare

Just Fare is building a just world where food is a force for social change. We make good food — for people who enjoy eating, and for those who want a more equitable and just food system. Based in Oakland, CA, we offer a variety of services for workplaces; such as, Office Catering, Snack & Drink programs, event catering, commercial kitchen design and operate a community kitchen. We ground everything we do in service of creating a more responsible and ethical world.

1% of our revenue supports donated meals made by our charitable arm, Just Fare Community Kitchen. So far, we have delivered over 494,250 meals to communities fighting food insecurity in the Bay Area.

Tastes good. Does good.

Responsibilities

• Setup and breakdown of coffee bar and all other points of service
• Helps uphold Just Fares’ hospitality standards
• Restocking and organizing all coffee, condiments, and other snacks and beverages as related to the Coffee Bar.
• Maintain a clean and organized work/service environment
• Maintains inventory and pars of all equipment, supplies and coffee
• Assist with maintaining equipment by cleaning, troubleshooting and scheduling repairs as needed. (Supports the Director of Operations and Managers of Snacks & Drinks)
• Engages with all staff (Client and Just Fare) and is a positive and friendly face to those getting drinks at the Cafe
• Menu & Drink Formulation (as needed)
• Taking payment from customers (if needed), including POS transactions and cash handling
• Assist Snack & Drink team with all other coffee brewing daily on multiple floors
• Assist with various other snack and drink attendant tasks (as needed)

Qualifications & Requirements

• 2+ years experience in a Cafe or Coffee bar, with latte art skills!
• Experience in hospitality with a passion for food & people
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, communication & patience
• Attendance & punctuality is required with schedule flexibility determined by needs
• Ability to be self-sufficient & make sound decisions on-the-fly
• Requires the ability to bend, twist, and stand to perform normal job functions
• Understanding & knowledge of safety, sanitation & food handling procedures
• Basic Food Handler Certification
• Basic mathematical skills and cash handling
• Experience with Point-of-Sale (POS) systems
• Smart Phone Mobile device required for daily communications
• Preferred: Basic computer skills (docs, spreadsheets, google docs, etc.)
• Preferred: Good knowledge of local products, producers and farms

Schedule & Expectations

Typical schedules are Monday through Friday with hours dependent on the service. You are responsible for managing your schedule, based on your shift availability, with your supervisor.

Shift details: Schedule will be 6am - 11am and/or 10am - 3pm as needed. Full availability preferred, Monday to Friday with days fluctuating depending on client and coverage needs. 

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive wages in an equitable tiered pay structure for all positions. Non-Negotiable.
• Cell Phone Stipend
• All employees 401K (retirement account) - After 90 days
• Commuter (pre-tax) - After 30 days
• Meals provided daily onsite at Oakland Commissary Kitchen
• Opportunity to develop your skills, work with amazing people & be a part of a force for social change!
• Full time employees receive Health, dental, and vision insurance and Paid Time Off (PTO) Accruals